CERES Consulting
CERES Consulting is a social enterprise that provides education, training, environmental management and facilitation services for schools, business, government and community.
We draw on 40 years’ experience in education and community development to help organisations create sustainable and connected places, communities, and a future for all.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Provide training programs and learning modules in sustainability & environmental topics tailored to organisation and community needs.
- Topics include: Food, Water, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Energy, Waste, Regenerative Living, Urban Agriculture and Best Practice Environmental Management.
FOOD SYSTEMS & PRODUCTIVE LANDSCAPES DESIGN
- Conduct site assessments and provide recommendations based on green infrastructure and horticultural best practice.
- Plan and design community gardens and green infrastructure.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLACEMAKING
- Facilitate community visioning and skill-sharing workshops.
- Conduct community and stakeholder consultations.
- Provide advice and planning for community development, engagement and placemaking.
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING & MANAGEMENT
- Measure and analyse baselines for environmental and sustainability goals
- Identify key areas for improvement on-site and across the organisation (Energy, Water, Waste, Materials, Greenhouse gas emissions).
- Assist in setting feasible and practical targets for monitoring and evaluation.
- Provide advice for environmental management planning and policies.
- Demonstrate and research environmental best practice examples.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
- Provide strategic planning and advice for social enterprise development
- Demonstrate best practice models for social enterprise.
Jane Burns
Consulting Director
Jane is a subject matter expert in environment and sustainability change and education. She leads the team, providing environmental management, education and training to schools, businesses and community organisations. She is a Climate Reality Leader and in 2015 was awarded the Victorian Environmental and Sustainability Educator of the Year award, recognising exemplary contribution to the field of environmental and sustainability education within Victoria.
Emmanuelle Delomenede
Project Consultant
Emmanuelle specialises in the environmental impact assessment of organisations. She has worked previously as a Sustainability Consultant, providing design and operational advice to building owners. Emmanuelle joined CERES in 2015, supporting schools to embed sustainability in all levels of operation through the world-leading ResourceSmart Schools.
Andrea Olivera Garcia
Environment & Sustainability Project Officer
Andrea is a sustainability professional with over seven years’ experience in ecological restoration, community engagement, and environmental education. She excels at finding solutions, building connections, and designing programs that drive behaviour change. Currently studying a Master of Sustainability with a focus on environmental management and a keen interest in the circular economy, Andrea is dedicated to advancing impactful, practical sustainability outcomes.