From Firefighter To Global Advisor
Keynote Talks That Drive Action.
TEDx | The Royal Society of London | Citizens Assembly | Global Entrepreneurship Summit | TU Dublin | Founder of The GreenPlan
Informative, Inspirational talks by a trusted Industry leader
Neil is a globally respected sustainability leader and entrepreneur who has earned international recognition for pioneering practical, award-winning sustainability solutions.
As a frontline firefighter who developed the world’s first carbon-neutral fire station, Neil didn’t just talk about sustainability, he lived it. That local project became The GreenPlan©, a globally recognised framework now active in over 50 countries.
Ashoka Fellow, trusted Advisor to the EU & U.S governments, a U.S Department of State Alumni (now serving on the Board of Directors) and Entrepreneurial Ambassador at TU Dublin.
He brings something rare to the stage: real-world credibility and a story that resonates from the boardroom to the classroom.
Neil’s keynotes blend lived experience, policy insight, and entrepreneurial drive. They leave audiences not only entertained and informed, but also inspired to become true change-makers themselves.
Neil is a trusted voice for businesses, universities, and governments seeking real, measurable impact.
Sustainability & ESG Leadership
Neil explores how organisations of all sizes can lead with purpose, clarity, and measurable impact. Drawing from global best practices and real advisory experience with governments and businesses, this keynote helps leaders understand their role in shaping ethical, resilient, and future-focused enterprises. From ESG frameworks to boardroom influence, Neil equips audiences to lead with confidence and credibility.
The GreenPlan Story: From Local to Global
This keynote tells the inspiring story of how a firefighter’s project to green a single fire station evolved into The GreenPlan a globally adopted sustainability framework active in over 50 countries. Neil shares how grassroots innovation can scale to influence national policy and how everyday leadership can create extraordinary outcomes in sustainability.
Climate Action & The Future of Business
What’s next for climate strategy, green innovation, and sustainable enterprise? Neil unpacks the critical trends, risks, and opportunities facing organisations today from net zero roadmaps to funding frontline climate interventions. Packed with stories, insights, and strategic foresight, this keynote leaves audiences motivated and equipped to lead in a low-carbon future.
Ways to Work With Neil
Neil offers a limited number of high-impact engagements each year designed to educate, energise, and equip your audience with real-world sustainability insight.
Keynote Speeches
Powerful, story-driven keynotes tailored for conferences, corporate events, and global forums. Neil delivers real-world insights, ESG strategies, and inspiration to help audiences move from ambition to action in the climate and sustainability space.
Workshops
Hands-on, interactive workshops for leadership teams and sustainability professionals. These sessions focus on turning strategy into action through proven ESG frameworks, change leadership, and internal engagement practices.
University Lectures
Engaging lectures designed for students and academic audiences. Neil connects climate science, enterprise, and social innovation with inspiring stories, global case studies, and practical tools to prepare the next generation of ESG and sustainability leaders.
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What Audiences & Organisers Are Saying
Neil offers a limited number of high-impact engagements each year designed to educate, energise, and equip your audience with real-world sustainability insight.Neil’s talks consistently leave a lasting impression blending real-world experience with powerful storytelling and practical insight. Here’s what others have said after working with him.
Now Booking for 2025–2026 Speaking Engagements
Inspire your audience with a keynote that delivers credibility, clarity, and climate action.
Neil is currently accepting a limited number of keynote bookings, workshops, and university lectures. Whether you’re hosting a global conference, an executive summit, or an academic event — this is your opportunity to bring real-world sustainability insight to the stage.
The GreenPlan helps businesses of all sizes meet their sustainability goals through practical CSR and ESG certification. Based in Ireland and trusted by teams across Europe, we make compliance clear, achievable, and impactful.