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DR WILLIAM BEER

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PhD

ABOUT WILLIAM

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Will is the Owner and Founder of Tunley Environmental and is responsible for the overall strategy and growth of the Business.

Will is obsessed with continuous improvement and takes pride in managing and adapting to change across all departments of Tunley Environmental.

Being the “smartest person in the room” gives you nothing so Will surrounds himself by people who, in his words, are “better than him” to ensure the Tunley Environmental continues to improve its service competencies.

Learning from others has, and continues to be a critical success factor in Tunley Environmental's growth.

With a professional background in multi-departmental transformation and an academic background in advanced full factorials, large datasets and combustion modelling, Will continues to apply innovation, change management and exploration skills to his role as the CEO of Tunley Environmental.

WILLIAM'S PUBLICATIONS AND FEATURES

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InsightsReflecting on The Sustainability Leaders Playbook 101

Different organisations, different sectors, different challenges on the surface, but underneath it all, the same questions kept coming up. Where do we start? What actually matters? How do we turn all of this into something practical? 

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WhitepaperPressure Ulcer Prevention with AI: Improve Outcomes and Sustainability

By integrating predictive analytics with clinical expertise, the PU-CPA supports personalised, evidence-based care pathways that optimise patient outcomes while reducing both costs and carbon emissions. 

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InsightsHow Planetary Tipping Points Define the Limits of Business as Usual

When I speak to organisations about sustainability and climate change, one of the things I emphasise is that the planet doesn’t behave in simple, linear ways. Instead, it acts like a living system, an entity that’s vast, interconnected and capable of absorbing shock, until eventually it can’t. 

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InsightsMOAC: Seven Marathons In...

Seven marathons down, forty-five to go—My challenge to run 52 marathons in 2025 is well underway. Back in January, I set out on an ambitious (some might say crazy) challenge; What if I ran a marathon every week for the rest of the year?  

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InsightsWhy I'll Be Running 52 Marathons This Year (2025)

In the words of Steven Bartlett (Entrepreneur and host of the podcast ‘Diary of a CEO), "The most convincing sign that someone will achieve new results in the future is new behaviour in the present."  

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InsightsWilliam Beer Reflecting on His Recent Survey

First off, I want to say thank you to all of you who participated in my recent survey on LinkedIn and via email. It’s always fantastic to see such engagement and enthusiasm from the community.  

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PublicationNet Zero: A Very British Problem

The UK is a global success story when it comes to reducing carbon emissions. Committed to reaching net zero by 2050, we’ve surpassed targets for 2012, 2017 and 2022. We are ahead of all EU countries and other leading economies. 

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PublicationThe Yorkshire Post: The Rise of Greenwashing

Greenwashing describes the practice of companies promoting their products or services as environmentally friendly when, in reality, their environmental impact is not significantly reduced and may not have been calculated. 

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PublicationThe Yorkshire Post: Net Zero vs Carbon Neutral

In this article, we will highlight the key differences between net zero and carbon neutral so that you can be more informed and less susceptible to this common pitfall. To do this we will use descriptions provided by internationally recognised verification standards for sustainability, namely ISO 14068 and SBTi. 

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PublicationThe Business Desk: Tunley's Unprecedented Growth

Leeds-based sustainability consultancy Tunley Environmental has achieved a record financial year with annual turnover surpassing £1 million for the first time, reaching £1.55 million in 2023-24. Founded by entrepreneur Dr William Beer in 2017, the company experienced its third consecutive year of turnover growth exceeding 50%. 

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PodcastThe Last Dinosaur Podcast: Episode 68

Join Chris and guest Dr William Beer, a leader in environmental sustainability, shares his journey and insights into decarbonising maritime operations, with a spotlight on the Port of Detroit project. 

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PublicationThe Lancashire Times: Trailblazing Sustainability

Dr William Beer CEO of Tunley Environmental writes on how Optima has undergone a remarkable sustainability transformation over the past five years. Optima has developed and implemented a comprehensive Net Zero plan, encompassing emission measurement, solar integration, and sustainable supplier development.  

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PublicationDecarbonisation Technology Magazine: Recycled Aluminium: A Key Enabler in the Energy Transition

This article shows how end users are adapting and, in so doing, creating a demand for decarbonised products. The aluminium industry faces challenges related to its substantial carbon emissions footprint and the need for sustainable production methods.  

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PublicationClaims to Reality: The Importance of Verified Carbon Footprint Analysis

Accurate and transparent carbon reporting is the backbone of decision making in today’s more environmentally conscious world. To put it simply, you need to be sure that the decisions you are making are based true impacts. 

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PodcastNet Hero: Navigating Climate Claims Disclosure with Dr William Beer

Dr William Beer, CEO of Tunley Environmental, aims to empower sustainable solutions and accelerate sustainability globally. Tunley Environmental is comprised of a team of PhD-qualified scientists who provide comprehensive net zero assessments, offer carbon training, and guide businesses towards implementing effective solutions that drive significant carbon reductions.  

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"Leading Tunley Environmental is not just a responsibility; it's a profound commitment to shaping a future where sustainability isn't just a goal, but a way of life. Every decision we make today echoes in the tomorrows we're building for generations to come."

WILLIAM BEER