Nicola Ledsham

Associate Director
nicola.ledsham@sancroft.com

Nicola brings over 8 years of experience supporting global brands navigate ESG challenges and complexity, with a focus on delivering maximum engagement and impact that’s built to last beyond the next reporting cycle.

She is a trusted advisor across a diverse range of sectors including consumer goods, automotive, apparel, and food & beverage. Her expertise spans end-to-end strategy development, CSRD-aligned double materiality – the kind that goes beyond compliance, human rights saliency assessments, social impact strategies, and sustainability disclosure and communications.

Nicola joined Sancroft in 2026 from Salterbaxter, where she worked in the sustainability advisory team – specialising in materiality, sustainability strategy and stakeholder engagement. Before moving into consulting, she worked at the Food and Drink Federation, engaging with member companies and stakeholders to promote sustainability and drive collective action. She holds a BSc in Physical Geography from Durham University and an MSc in Marine Environmental Management from the University of York.

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