Ray Georgeson Resources

Circular economy, resources and sustainability

Strategic approaches to sustainability

Policy, research, strategy, project and interim management, representation and communications

RGR has a depth of experience in the resources, recycling and circular economy fields and emerging interests in community energy, cycling strategy and low-carbon urban mobility. Working with a range of associates, RGR assembles flexible experienced teams providing a bespoke response to today's sustainability challenges.

Services

RGR services are provided by Ray Georgeson and experienced associates across a range of activities

Policy

Depth of experience and a wide network to support policy development

Ray Georgeson and RGR have many resources policy reviews under their belt, at EU, national and local government level as well as for businesses, drawing on a depth of experience and a wide network to support policy development.

Research

An extensive portfolio of innovative research projects

RGR has a track record of innovative research, often in collaboration with Beasley Associates. Ray Georgeson and Jane Beasley have an extensive portfolio of joint projects. Examples include: market intelligence for biomass businesses (Iona Capital); costs and impact of fly-tipping in Greater Manchester (Dsposal and Greater Manchester Combined Authority); and potential for increasing the social value impact of the waste industry (SITA UK, now SUEZ).

Strategy

Deep experience of waste and resources strategy development

Ray Georgeson has deep experience of waste and resources strategy development dating back to the mid-1990s, including work on Waste Strategy 2000 for Defra (then DETR), the Cabinet Office waste review in 2002-2003 and development of the first four Business Plans for WRAP (2001-2008). More recent work includes circular economy strategy for Belfast City Council.

Project and Interim Management

Interim management services with flexibility depending on need

Ray Georgeson is able to deliver interim management services, usually on a part-time basis but with flexibility depending on need. Past assignments have included interim roles for Manchester City Council waste service and leadership of Community Resources Network Scotland. Recent work includes OUR PAPER, an advocacy project for the Confederation of Paper Industries to promote separate collection of fibre.

Representation and Communications

Extensive media and PR experience to support your organisation

As part-time Chief Executive of the Resource Association, Ray Georgeson represents the interests of reprocessors and their supply chain to policymakers and leads the organisation in advocating high-quality recycling for a sustainable modern manufacturing sector. Ray has extensive media and PR experience and is able to provide support to organisations needing trusted advice in this area.

Ray is also a regular commentator and author on resource policy and speaks frequently at conferences and seminars. He is an experienced chair and facilitator across events at all levels, from community meetings to the Parliamentary Estate.

RGR Network

Clients and Partners

RGR works with a wide range of clients and partners. Here are a selection of organisations RGR and Ray have appreciated working with, both now and in recent years

London Sustainable Development Commission

News & Views

A selection of recent articles and commentary by Ray Georgeson as well as recent RGR news

Get moving on new environment office

Much has been said already about the merits of the resources and waste strategy for England. Like many others, I welcomed much of the ambition and recognition of the need for action. But little attention has been paid so far to the structures and agencies...

Recycling Parliament

The Palace of Westminster is without doubt one of the most important and iconic buildings in the United Kingdom, if not the world. For many it carries great symbolism as the home of the ‘Mother of Parliaments’ and even for people who have never visited...