The Good Economy
Dr. Sophie Taysom is a seasoned professional in strategic consultancy, specializing in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects in real estate and the built environment. Currently serving as Director at Keyah Consulting since February 2017, Taysom also founded Connected Places Catapult in July 2023 and holds various roles, including Ambassador for Groundwork London and Board Trustee for The Good Economy. Taysom's experience includes a significant tenure at the UK Department of Health, where responsibilities encompassed international policy leadership for the Fleming Fund and managing high-profile national programs with substantial budgets. An active member of multiple committees, including the Healthcare Sector Executive Committee of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Taysom leverages extensive academic credentials, holding a PhD and BA in Political Science and Government from The University of Queensland.
The Good Economy
As the UK’s leading, independent social impact advisory firm, we partner with organisations looking to define, measure, evaluate, report and verify impact investments that make a positive contribution to sustainable development. With deep experience in economic development around the world, we have seen first hand that a new approach to addressing social and spatial inequalities is required. Our research shows that by adopting a place-based impact investment (PBII) approach real change can be achieved. We share this knowledge with clients and partners in order to build out the three pillars of a Good Economy - Ecological Sustainability, Essentials for Everyday Living and Economic Dynamism. Our four practice areas are: Impact Services ● Impact Strategy Development ● Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) system design ● Impact due diligence ● Impact assessment and reporting ● Bespoke services: Research, Strategy Advisory and Training Impact Assured ● Impact reviews ● Impact verification (AA1000 Assurance Standard) Place Based Impact Investing Consultancy ● PBII Reporting Framework ● Local Government Pension Fund PBII Reports ● Asset Manager PBII Reports ● PBII Data Analytics ● Good Jobs Rating ● Good Economy Index PBII Ecosystem ● PBII Labs ● PBII Forum ● PBII Network The Good Economy also serves as the Secretariat for the Sustainability Reporting Standard for Social Housing.