Lorraine Jenks is a global TEDx speaker. Climate, sustainability, circularity and ESG guide. A teacher by profession (University of the Witwatersrand), plus Montessori qualifications and two Procurement and Supply Chain Management Diplomas. Her activist career began in the 1970s when living in California, working with the Environmental Protection Agency. Back home, 15 years as Procurement Manager for Africa’s largest hotel chain. Trained by US Vice President Al Gore as a Climate Reality Leader. Studied under the UN Eco-Labelling Project, the National Cleaner Production Programme, Green Building Council’s Interior Design, Green Leaf Carbon Auditors. She consults, builds furnished “green” exhibition homes and hotels. 23 awards. Created two leading non-profit online directories 22 years ago, Hotelstuff and Greenstuff.co.za used by up to 33,000 a month.
Lorraine Jenks is a professional TEDx speaker, a sustainability and ESG guide, and a green procurement, supply chain and circularity specialist. A teacher by profession (University of the Witwatersrand), with two additional Montessori Method qualifications.
An accredited Climate Reality Leader, trained by Former US Vice President, Al Gore, Lorraine also studied under the United Nations Eco-Labelling Project, the National Cleaner Production Programme, Green Building Council’s Interior Design and Décor, Green Leaf Carbon Auditors and is a qualified Procurement and Supply Chain Manager.
With her unique style, Lorraine has become a popular international speaker for all industry sectors. She runs workshops, consults, manages fully furnished “green” exhibition homes and hotels.
Her career as an activist began in the 1970s during her hippie years when she travelled to California and worked with the brand new Environmental Protection Agency. After returning to South Africa Lorraine spent 15 years as Contracts and Procurement Manager for Africa’s largest hotel chain – working on new builds, refurbishments, management and operations. It became her personal mission to find a more eco-friendly version of every product and service in her Purchasing Manual.
Winner of 23 awards and honours for her work, with her indomitable team, Lorraine also manages two leading not-for-profit, “yellow page” product directories – www.hotelstuff.co.za for all sectors and www.greenstuff.co.za which lists only eco-friendly goods and services. These are used by up to 33,000 buyers a month.
Armed with understanding, practical tools and tips, Lorraine will leave you feeling informed and inspired to meet the increasing ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) expectations of your company; utilize AI (Artificial Intelligence); and fill the gaps in your sustainability journey. You will have the courage to protect your business, career and family. A safer future is yours to choose.
