Business Details
11 Years
experience
Sustainable Environmental Consulting Solutions
Founded in 2015 by John Beath, John Beath Environmental is a sustainability consulting firm dedicated to guiding clients toward a more sustainable future. Our team of engineers, strategists, and climate experts provides comprehensive services including environmental compliance, carbon footprint assessments, life cycle analyses, and ESG strategy development. With decades of combined industry experience, we specialize in transforming complex sustainability challenges into actionable solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our ISO-certified methodologies ensure rigorous data analysis and compliance with global standards.We prioritize transparency, accuracy, and client collaboration to deliver measurable environmental and business outcomes. Backed by proven expertise in regulatory frameworks and carbon accounting, we help organizations navigate evolving climate regulations while enhancing operational resilience. Our reputation for excellence is evidenced by successful partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, renewable energy producers, and private equity portfolios. We maintain strict ethical standards and technical proficiency to ensure our clients' sustainability initiatives achieve both environmental impact and business growth.
Services
Corporate Carbon Footprints
Life Cycle Assessment
ESG Strategy Development
Climate Risk Assessment
Product Decarbonization
Regulatory Compliance
Carbon Inventory
Sustainability Training
Data Analytics
GHG Verification
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in sustainability consulting across 13+ industrial sectors
- Our team holds 15+ professional engineering certifications and LCA credentials
- We provide ISO-certified life cycle assessment methodologies and EPD verification services
- Our proprietary tools streamline carbon footprint analysis for global corporations
- We've completed 350+ LCAs and developed climate strategies for Fortune 500 companies
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14040
- ISO 14044
- SmartEPD
What people say
Methodical approach
In-depth knowledge
Patient and flexible
Tremendous partner
Successful outcomes
Services
Corporate Carbon Footprints
We develop comprehensive greenhouse gas inventories for organizations across all stages of their climate journey. Our experts establish accurate emissions measurement systems aligned with financial reporting standards while preparing companies for upcoming disclosure regulations. Services range from initial carbon footprint development to Science Based Target validation for Fortune 500 corporations and renewable energy producers.
Life Cycle Assessment
Our ISO-certified team conducts full-spectrum life cycle assessments from screening analyses to third-party verified reports. We identify environmental impact hotspots across product lifecycles and develop custom tools for ongoing assessment. Services include comparative LCAs, EPD development, and specialized training programs for accurate carbon impact communication.
ESG Strategy Development
We help organizations establish robust ESG frameworks through regulatory compliance, supply chain risk assessments, and investor benchmarking. Our services include creating disclosure strategies, conducting stakeholder engagement programs, and developing assurance processes for accurate sustainability reporting that enhances brand reputation and investor confidence.
Climate Risk Assessment
We provide data-driven climate risk assessments that evaluate physical, transitional, and regulatory risks. Our services include net zero strategy development, emissions reduction roadmaps, and regulatory compliance solutions that help organizations build climate resilience while maintaining operational competitiveness.
GHG Verification
We offer GHG inventory verification services with both limited and reasonable assurance levels. Our experts ensure emissions reporting accuracy through rigorous validation processes that meet international standards, helping organizations maintain compliance and build stakeholder trust through transparent reporting.
People
John Beath
CEO & Founder
John Beath, P.E., founded John Beath Environmental in 2015 after a successful engineering career. He leads climate strategy initiatives and has authored industry publications including 'LCA 103: Hands-On Carbon Footprinting.' His expertise spans carbon accounting and regulatory compliance.
Matt Peak
Director of Operations
Matt Peak, P.E., oversees John Beath Environmental's operational excellence. With engineering credentials in multiple states, he manages project execution and technical quality assurance across the firm's environmental compliance and carbon footprint projects.
Sarah Elizabeth Backes
Environmental Lead
Sarah Elizabeth Backes leads environmental compliance initiatives at John Beath Environmental. She specializes in regulatory reporting and air permitting, bringing extensive experience in managing complex environmental risk assessments for industrial clients.
Sevda Rosenbaum
LCA Practice Lead
Dr. Sevda Rosenbaum leads John Beath Environmental's life cycle assessment practice. She specializes in ISO-conformant LCAs and EPD development, providing technical leadership for product sustainability assessments across multiple industry sectors.
Josalynne Tay
Senior Sustainability Consultant
Josalynne Tay, CPA, serves as senior sustainability consultant and risk advisor. She combines financial expertise with ESG strategy development to help clients align sustainability initiatives with business performance metrics.
Questions
What industries do you work with?
We serve clients across 13+ industrial sectors including energy, manufacturing, consumer goods, and private equity.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we've completed projects for clients in North America, Europe, and Asia with global supply chain assessments.
What makes your LCA services unique?
Our ISO-certified team offers both screening analyses and third-party verified assessments with custom tool development capabilities.
How do you ensure data accuracy?
We use standardized methodologies, multiple verification levels, and proprietary tools validated through peer-reviewed processes.
Can you help with regulatory compliance?
Our engineers specialize in air permitting, emissions reporting, and regulatory gap assessments across multiple jurisdictions.
What ESG reporting frameworks do you support?
We support GRI, SASB, TCFD, and CDP frameworks while ensuring alignment with emerging disclosure regulations.