Lucinda Lay Joins Kognise
Kognise is pleased to welcome Lucinda Lay, strengthening its capability across ESG, decarbonisation and responsible business.
As capital becomes increasingly tied to sustainability outcomes, businesses are under pressure to demonstrate credible, measurable and structured ESG performance. The challenge is no longer understanding ESG, it is executing it in a way that stands up to investor, lender and regulatory scrutiny. Lucinda’s focus is on making that practical.
Her work centres on:
- defining material ESG priorities aligned to commercial strategy
- establishing clear carbon and sustainability baselines
- building deliverable transition and decarbonisation plans
- implementing reporting and governance frameworks that are investor-ready
At Kognise, this capability is integrated directly into core advisory work, including:
- investment readiness and funding strategy
- commercial and technical due diligence
- strategic planning and execution
- governance and board-level structuring
This ensures ESG is not treated as a standalone exercise, but as a core component of value, risk and growth.
Lucinda will work closely with management teams to move from high-level ESG intent to structured delivery, supporting businesses as they scale and engage with capital.
Her appointment reflects our continued focus on aligning sustainability, capital and execution in a way that is commercially grounded and outcome-led.
Note: Lucinda retains her role as Founder and MD of Responsible Business ESG
Lucinda Lay
“There’s no shortage of ambition around ESG, but ambition alone doesn’t secure investment or drive change. The focus has to shift to delivery — building credible, measurable pathways that stand up to scrutiny and can scale commercially. That’s where I see real value in combining ESG with capital and execution through Kognise.”
Anthony King (Kognise)
“Lucinda brings exactly the capability the market is now demanding. ESG is no longer a narrative layer — it’s a core part of how businesses are assessed, funded and scaled. Integrating that properly into our work strengthens both the quality of the businesses we support and their ability to access capital.”
