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Meet the Team: In Conversation with Dustin Lawrence, GCX Digital Developer

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Dustin Lawrence has been with GCX for the past decade working in the position of Digital Developer. He has always been interested in how things work and pursued this interest by obtaining a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Before joining GCX, Dustin’s work experience was quite varied having worked as a machinist, fabricator, maintenance fitter, engineering technician and an energy engineer at an international tyre manufacturer. Led by his desire to bring about positive change, Dustin left the corporate world to use his skills in the sustainability sector. Connect with Dustin on Linkedin.

What has been your favourite project at GCX so far?

By far the most exciting project that I have worked on at GCX is the Dashboard we have developed. I have always loved data and the value that you can extract from it. The importance of measuring your performance cannot be overstated.

What, in your opinion, are the three words that best describe GCX?

Adaptability. Innovation. Knowledge.

What do you like the most about GCX and what is your favourite part of working there?

I have always liked the working environment. The GCX team is really more of a family than work colleagues.

How did you first learn about GCX and what first drew you to the company?

I had heard about them through friends who had told me that they really did walk the talk. And we really do.

What are your hopes for the sustainability industry, and in particular GCX’s clients?

My biggest hope is that sustainability becomes the new normal. Not legislated sustainability but true sustainability built into companies from the ground up. While this is happening slowly, I always have a hope that this will happen faster.

What would you say is the biggest career lesson you’ve learnt thus far?

I can’t nail it down to one… Do what you love, ask questions, work hard and be adaptable. Change is constant and being ready for change is always required.

What is your favourite quote?

For the life of me, I can’t think of an upbeat one but this one has always been one that I remember: “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society” (Jiddu Krishnamurti).

“Every Action has an equal and opposite reaction”, while this is a scientific statement, I also see it as every action has a consequence. What we do now will have an effect (good or bad) later on.

Where is your favourite holiday destination in South Africa?

Nowhere in particular. South Africa is a beautiful place. Anywhere I can be outside in the fresh air is good for me.

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Bernard Jacobs

DIGITAL DIRECTOR

After 14 years in the marine water sector Bernard joined GCX in 2013 and initially focused on water sustainability at corporate level. It was this process that highlighted that “most” corporates, with all good intentions, do not have the know-how, ability or understanding of how to go about gathering, managing and reporting responsible data.

During his tenure at GCX, Bernard combined his formal accounting training, his IT skills and worked together with the highly skilled technical team at GCX and its associates to develop the GCX GCX Data Analytics and Sustainability Hub (DASH-).

Ohad Shachar

SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

Ohad joined GCX in 2008 and has over 15 years of sustainability management consultancy experience, specialising in the development and delivery of climate change response programmes. This has included carbon footprint analysis, life cycle assessments, GHG verification services, CDP reporting and GHG mitigation and adaptation strategies – all of which he has implemented with a portfolio of JSE-listed companies across various sectors such as Property, Insurance, Finance, Mining and Fisheries.

Ohad has co-authored various climate adaptation studies in agricultural and insurance sectors, and has assisted companies and cities in developing innovative climate risk and vulnerability assessment tools. He has a BSC Hons in Biochemistry, and an MPhil in Environmental Management.

Sandra Ririe

FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Sandra is responsible for the financial and operational management of GCX. She brings rigour and discipline to the organisation’s finances and executes our strategy through efficient and sustainable operations management. Prior to joining GCX in 2012, she worked with a variety of companies to optimise their administrative processes and to build capacity internally, with a specialised focus on customer relationship management. Sandra holds a BComm Financial Accounting Degree from Stellenbosch University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Enterprise Management from the University of Cape Town.

Kevin James

CEO & FOUNDER

Kevin leads a dedicated team of strategic environmental sustainability and project management experts. He and his team actively support the transformation of large, complex organisations into more responsible and valuable entities by unlocking fast-emerging green economy opportunities.

As a professional with deep experience in strategic corporate sustainability as well as in the development of green, low carbon projects, Kevin and his team have developed sector-leading technology within the design and implementation of business intelligence analytics. Kevin also holds non-executive Directorship in The Green Building Council South Africa.