Steve Lister is a pioneering sustainability consultant having worked with global brands and market-leading retailers to transform how retail marketing activations are designed, produced and managed.

Steve has extensive experience in the high-pressure sectors of print, packaging and retail environments and brings his consumer-aware expertise to any business seeking a dynamic and robust sustainability programme.

For over 20 years, he has supported leadership teams in aligning sustainability with commercial strategy — focusing on the critical decisions made at conception stage that determine environmental impact, cost and operational complexity. He has helped market-leading organisations deliver transformative projects including improving design decisions, material choices and end-of-life outcomes, and create clear customer-impacting sustainability strategies and communications.

Through consultancy, keynote speaking, training, and fractional and advisory roles, he helps organisations deliver the strongest possible sustainability solution for their business.

Recognised as one of RETHINK Retail’s Top Retail Experts for 2026, Steve is regarded as a trusted partner helping global brands and retailers turn sustainability ambition into measurable action.