Michael Lynch

Group Head of Environment, Energy and Sustainability at Serco

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Serco (18 yrs 10 mos)
    • Group Head of Environment, Energy and Sustainability
      Jun 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

      Responsible for: - Group Environment strategy development and implementation, including net zero targets, transition planning and removals strategy through nature-based solutions - Supporting our approach to ESG and collaboration with key stakeholders - Internal and external performance reporting and data management - Supporting governance and assurance on related elements of the Serco Management System, reporting performance into C-suite and relevant boards and committees - Providing business intelligence from a marketing and business development viewpoint across multiple sectors, markets and geographies - Responding to and improving upon ESG ratings, benchmarking and investor questionnaires / scoring - Reporting on performance to meet various stakeholder and legal requirements using globally recognised frameworks such as GRI, CDP and the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures - Programme management of complex projects supported by global stakeholders - Delivery of strategic and practical support to divisions, business units, contracts and functions on ESG matters - Support ongoing development of environmental performance data management systems - Directly managing a team and influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions - Contributing to the company culture, driving positive behaviours through awareness, multiple communication programmes, oversight groups, committees and wider initiatives - Fostering leadership on sustainability by increasing training and competence - Being a key contributor in the development and success of the business whilst assisting our people, clients, communities and wider stakeholders address the escalating climate and environmental emergencies - Developing relationships with wider stakeholders including investors, industry groups, environmental organisations, charities and community groups - Supporting implementation of our sustainable procurement charter and working across value chain

    • Head of Environment, Energy and Sustainability
      Jan 2016 - Jun 2020 · 4 yrs 6 mos

      Responsible for all aspects of management and leadership across multi-sector services industry in our UK & Europe division. Also responsible for developing, implementing and supporting Group-wide strategy and wider Corporate Responsibility reporting.

    • Energy, Environment and Sustainability (EE&S) Consultancy Manager
      Sep 2010 - Dec 2015 · 5 yrs 4 mos

      Delivery and programme management of £1m plus consultancy business across multiple sectors. Services included EE&S strategy development and implementation, energy supply and demand side management, corporate reporting, corporate image enhancement, climate change mitigation and adaption, external certification services.

  • The Wise Group (5 yrs 1 mo)
    • UK Environment Manager
      Aug 2006 - Aug 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Responsible for developing and implementing policy and environmental management system

    • Energy Saving Trust Local Authority Support Programme Manager
      Aug 2004 - Aug 2006 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Responsible for supporting 12 Local Authorities with policy and programmes related to climate change, energy efficiency and carbon management.

    • Energy Saving Trust Local Energy Support Programme Officer
      Aug 2002 - Aug 2004 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Responsible for supporting 12 Local Authorities with policy and programmes related to climate change, energy efficiency and carbon management.

  • STEP programme - environmental management placement at Caledonian Alloys
    Jul 2001 - Jul 2002 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Shell Technology Enterprise Programme placement in manufacturing / aerospace industry. Assisted solvent management, ISO 14001 and energy management activities

  • Trainee Quantity Surveyor at ANDREW P. ORR (DECORATORS) LIMITED
    Sep 1995 - Mar 1998 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Trainee QS, initiated a Built Environment technician course