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Rebecca Mills Strategist at The B Team New ZealandManagement Consulting Current The B Team, Ministry of Green Limited, Intersect Trust Previous Environment Agency, London and South-East England, UK, Waikato Regional Council, Thames Water, London UK Education University of Waikato 500+ connectionsConnectSend Rebecca InMailMore options nz.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamillsx/ Contact Info Background Summary Rebecca is an established and well-regarded sustainability strategist who is driven to create catalytic strategies for maximum speed, scale and impact. An expert at using a regenerative lens for competitive advantage she has led many projects in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors globally over the last decade. Rebecca is currently helping some of the most inspiring/influential Business Leaders of our generation to drive the strategic direction of a new global movement to change the way the world does business - The B Team. Career Highlights • Part of core project team that established the direction of the Energy and Sustainability Strategies for London’s 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy. • Led a cross-sector team in the development and implementation of future focused sustainability standards for UK’s first ‘Eco- Region’ - The Thames Gateway. 
 • Managed the environmental assessment for the largest planning application submitted in Europe - Greenwich Peninsula. 

 • Selected as one of two UK representatives to form part of the ESPACE (European Spatial Planning Adapting to Climate Events) project team. ESPACE shaped the practice of planning for climate change adaptation at a global level. • Project managed (on behalf of NZGBC) the development of Homestar - NZ’s first sustainability, health and comfort residential rating tool. • Managed the assessment of complex masterplans and energy developments such as - Contact Energy and Mighty River Power (NZ), Belvedere waste to energy plant (London), Tripcock Point Masterplan (London), Thames Gateway Bridge (London), Tairua Marina (NZ) and Wairakei Geothermal Power Station (NZ). • Contributed to multiple projects to the strategic direction at a Central/Local Government levels for Sustainability, Energy, Climate Change and Resource Efficiency strategy and policy. This work has included proposing innovative public/private partnerships. Experience Strategist The B Team March 2012 – Present (1 year 8 months)New Zealand, New York The B Team is a plan with a single purpose: to make business work better. How? By shifting the focus from just financial gains, towards environmental and social gains as well. The B Team will achieve this vision by dividing our agenda into specific ‘Grand Challenges’ that we act on. Each Challenge, led by a B Team business leader, will empower and enable businesspeople around the world to transform how business is done. www.Xprize.org meets www.CarbonWarRoom.com meets www.theElders.org. For Business. Director Ministry of Green Limited October 2008 – Present (5 years 1 month) Chair Intersect Trust August 2011 – Present (2 years 3 months) Environment Agency, London and South-East England, UKPrincipal, Sustainable Design and Construction - London Thames Gateway Regeneration Area Environment Agency, London and South-East England, UK 2006 – September 2008 (2 years) Waikato Regional CouncilSenior Advisor, Geothermal and Wind Energy Generation - Resource Use Group Waikato Regional Council 2005 – 2006 (1 year) Environment AgencyPrincipal, Major Projects - London and South East England Planning Team Environment Agency 2002 – 2005 (3 years) Thames Water, London UKRegulatory Scientist Thames Water, London UK July 2001 – 2002 (1 year) Environment WaikatoResource Use Advisor Environment Waikato October 1999 – July 2001 (1 year 10 months) The University of Waikato, Hamilton NZTutor The University of Waikato, Hamilton NZ 1998 – 2001 (3 years) Part time tutor and guest lecturer for Environmental Science, Analytical Chemistry and Geochemistry undergraduate papers Policy Analyst Matamata Piako District Council 1995 – 2000 (5 years) Skills & Expertise Most endorsed for... 99+Sustainability 38Strategy 37Climate Change 23Environmental Impact... 15Policy 14Environmental Science 13Energy 11Sustainable Development 10Stakeholder Engagement 9Environmental Policy Rebecca also knows about... 9New Business Development 7Sustainability... 6Feasibility Studies 3Process Improvement 3Corporate Social... 3Sustainable Business 3Project Planning 3Government 3Leadership 3Sustainability Reporting 2Carbon Footprinting 2Carbon Management 2Strategic Planning 1Proposal Writing 1Business Process... See 4+ Projects Waikato Regional Council Sustainable Procurement Project July 2011 – Present Developing sustainable procurement criteria, guidance and assessment methods and processes for Waikato Regional Council. Annual procurement expenditure > NZD$100m. 3 team members Rebecca Mills Rebecca Mills Strategist at The B Team Calum Revfem Calum Revfem Sustainability Reporting Specialist No photo Bob Hamon Education University of Waikato University of Waikato Master of Science (1st Class, 1st Division- Scholarship for outstanding academic merit), Environmental and Geochemistry, Sustainability and Resource Management, Microbiology, A+ 1995 – 2000 Awarded A++ for Masters Thesis - the highest mark awarded in Science and Technology for preceding 15 years. Thesis: Influence of land use on the shallow groundwater geochemistry at the Firth of Thames University of London Architecture, Interior and Spatial Design 2006 – 2007 Studied Spatial Design Part 1 and Spatial Design Part 2 with Ugo Passin Activities and Societies: Course Tutor and Lecturer at Central Saint Martins College of Design. 'Design for Sustainability' for Architecture, Space and Objects Lecture Series. Additional Info Interests Regenerative systems for waste and energy. Climate change mitigation and adaptation. Founder of 'ART4' - ART4 collectively buy, learn about, own and share (rotational basis) great art. Honors & Awards Additional Honors & Awards University of Waikato Masters Scholarship - for Outstanding Academic Merit Awarded A++ for Masters Research Thesis - The highest award given in Science and Technology for proceeding 15 years. 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