Esmé has 20 years’ experience in the environment and energy industry. She has worked as an in-house environmental manager as well as founding and building a successful London based sustainability consultancy and freelance project management business. Esmé is currently leading the pathways project at Community Energy South to support the growth of the community energy sector and its diverse project outreach. This has included working with Essex County Council to establish community energy groups in Essex. Esmé is also a Director of Forest Row Energy Co-op.