Female Founders in Sustainability: Green Business Role Models for Young People
Meet the female founders building sustainable businesses in the UK. The green economy is worth over £200 billion and growing fast. These women are leading the way – from food-sharing apps saving 100 million meals to the UK's first 100% renewable energy supplier.
Featured Founders
- Tessa Clarke – Olio (food sharing app, 100M+ meals saved)
- Juliet Davenport OBE – Good Energy (100% renewable electricity)
- Ruby Raut – WUKA (reusable period pants, B Corp)
- Eshita Kabra-Davies – By Rotation (fashion rental app)
- Josephine Philips – SOJO (clothing repairs app)
- Laura Harnett – Seep (plastic-free cleaning, B Corp)
- Charlie Bradley – Müll Club (household waste to products)
- Julie Chen – Cheeky Panda (bamboo tissue products)
- Emma Heathcote-James – Little Soap Company (B Corp, Queen's Award)
- Charlotte Mayall – Loved Before (preloved toy adoption)
UK Green Economy Stats
£200bn+ value, 500,000+ employed, 480,000 additional green jobs by 2030, 68% of young people say climate influences career choices.