Tor is truly a gifted leader whose counsel and advice is sought out by CEOs of some of the largest and most forward thinking companies in the world.
Grant F. Reid, Chair of SMI Agribusiness Taskforce and former CEO Mars Incorporated 2014 - 2022
ABOUT ME
Acorn is led by Tor Harris, a sustainability expert with over 15 years experience working with some of the world’s leading businesses and not-for-profits on all aspects of ethics and sustainability, particularly in food and farming.
“I found that all too often leaders want to make their businesses better by being more sustainable but the issues are complex, constantly changing and it can be hard to do it well. So I set up Acorn to make doing better easier.”
Unsure how to balance profit and purpose?
Confused by all the jargon?
Too busy to keep on top of all the issues?
Our services are tailored to your unique business needs and make it easy for you to know what to do, how to do it, and to have the confidence to shout about it.
STRATEGY
Honest and pragmatic
strategy development
ADVICE
Straight talking advice
when you need it
DELIVERY
An extra pair of hands to
help land your projects
Tor has a deep understanding of how commercial sustainability and environmental sustainability are inextricably linked. This enables her to get strong engagement at all levels and make things happen.
Rob Collins, Managing Director, Waitrose & Partners 2016-2020
Those who have already taken Tor’s advice on the responsible business agenda are so impressed and helped by her great strength in making complex problems simple and setting out actionable first steps.
Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO, Vice President, Business in the Community
Tor has an exceptional grasp of the ever-changing landscape and communicates brilliantly a vision of a sustainable future.
Bishop James Jones KBE, Chair, Waitrose CSR Committee, 2013-2019
I highly recommend Tor - she consistently delivers outstanding results and exceeded expectations at the Agribusiness Task Force.
Natasha Santos, Vice President, Head of Stakeholder Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, Bayer AG
Tor is a brilliant programme manager. She drives alignment & change whether with CEOs or practitioners across a wide range of organisations with a strong strategic mindset & a firm but friendly style.
Barry Parkin, Chief Sustainability & Procurement Officer, Mars Incorporated
