Bright Green Edge CIC

Bright Green Edge CIC provides training, consultancy, workshops and community programmes that help individuals, businesses and community groups adopt sustainable practices. Our work focuses on reducing environmental impact, improving resource efficiency, and supporting communities to build long-term environmental resilience.

As a Community Interest Company, we are legally committed to the community. We operate with an Asset Lock, meaning all company assets and surpluses are dedicated to our social mission. We do not distribute profits to members or directors; instead surpluses are reinvested into delivering low-cost or free community workshops, outreach programmes, and educational resources.

Founded by Jacquie Silvester, Bright Green Edge CIC draws on her extensive experience as a sustainability professional to ensure our community activities are grounded in industry-leading expertise. Jacquie champions a bottom-up approach to environmental change. Recognising the challenges posed by diverse perspectives, varying knowledge levels, and the complexity of the sustainability landscape. She emphasises the vital role of both individual and collective responsibility, believing that meaningful progress in sustainability occurs when every team member – from local residents to small business owners – is engaged and empowered to contribute.

Jacquie holds a Master of Science in Environmental Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, both from The Open University. She is a Practitioner with the Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (ISEP), and is committed to advancing awareness through public speaking, and industry engagement.

Her areas of expertise include decarbonisation, carbon offsetting, and balancing cost with environmental responsibility. Jacquie has shared her insights at leading industry events including The Sustainability Supply Chain Conference, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Annual Conference and as a panel speaker at Anthropy and Decorex. She has also served as a judge for the Supply Chain Excellence Awards. In addition, Jacquie is Carbon Literate, accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project, and has completed the Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer training for ISO14001.