About Lawton’s Sustainability
In 2025, Tom founded Lawton’s Sustainability to provide cost-effective, simplified and dependable sustainability support. His focus is on creating reporting and data foundations that organisations can trust: foundations that make sustainability credible, manageable and aligned with business priorities.
Tom Lawton
Founder
Tom Lawton is a sustainability reporting and data specialist committed to bringing integrity, clarity and trust to organisational sustainability performance. With almost 10 years of international experience, Tom helps businesses navigate complex sustainability requirements through rigorous data scrutiny, structured reporting processes and practical, actionable guidance.
- Experience
- 10 years, across sectors and geographies
- Accreditation
- Licensed AA1000 assurance provider, GRESB Accredited Professional
- Education
- MSc Sustainable Development (Distinction) and BSc Business Economics, University of Surrey
Approach
Tom’s approach is grounded in the belief that impactful sustainability work begins with reliable data. He has expertise in strengthening data systems, elevating reporting quality and ensuring that disclosures stand up to investor, regulatory and assurance-level scrutiny. His work blends analytical precision with a calm, pragmatic style, enabling organisations to make confident decisions backed by evidence rather than assumptions.
Experience
Across roles and clients in real estate, infrastructure, FMCG, manufacturing and professional services, Tom has led ESG reporting programmes, delivered assurance activities and guided organisations through major frameworks and regulations. He brings a steady, detail-driven perspective that helps teams cut through noise, reduce risk and build long-term resilience.
- Carbon accounting
- ESG reporting
- Data management
- Disclosures
- Data assurance
- Strategy
Why We Exist
Lawton’s Sustainability exists to provide organisations with a transparent, dependable, and technically robust sustainability partner.
Seen from both sides
Years in consultancy and in-house roles mean Tom knows what advisers need from internal teams, and what stretched internal teams need from an adviser.
Data first
From carbon accounting to ESG disclosures, every role has centred on sustainability data that is complete, traceable and ready to build impact.
Built on real estate
Special expertise in real estate, across fund types, property types and locations, alongside the reporting frameworks and strategies that come with them.
Selected work
Data Collection and GRESB Reporting for a European Asset Manager
Full-cycle support for two GRESB submissions across 60+ assets. Both funds achieved 5 stars.
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ESG Reporting and Data Management for a UK Build-to-Rent Operator
ESG reporting and data management support during reduced internal capacity, with a 5-star GRESB rating maintained.
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