About me
Hi. I’m John Mackintosh, Founder of GreenGoals.
Having worked in both central and local government for many years, mostly in the areas of environment and transport, I established GreenGoals in 2021. Seeing the challenges faced by the public sector in addressing the climate crisis, I became aware of the need for better, simpler information for decision makers and those tasked with meeting environmental targets. By bringing together my knowledge of national policy and emissions monitoring with an understanding of performance management in the public sector, my aim is to simplify the picture for decision makers. So that the right decisions can be made and the right actions put in place.
My career has focused on the use of evidence to inform policy and decisions, and to improve performance. Between 2008 and 2013 I led the team at the Department of Energy and Climate Change responsible for all UK greenhouse gas emissions reporting – from the data management to the publication of UK National Statistics, and the submission of reports in order to meet international and domestic reporting obligations. That also included work on setting the UK’s carbon budgets. Prior to this I spent several years at the Strategic Rail Authority, including five years heading up the team which analysed rail performance on behalf of the Department for Transport. That involved developing tools and processes to monitor and report performance, which resulted in performance reaching its highest level in five years. Most recently I have worked in waste management, supporting Surrey Environment Partnership as they work towards their recycling targets.
My background provides a unique combination of knowledge and experience, gained over many years. That combines an understanding of the public sector with knowledge of environmental monitoring and reporting, and experience in performance management and working with targets.
My website should give you a flavour of the level of experience and knowledge I can offer.
John Mackintosh
Contact GreenGoals
Having worked in both central and local government for many years, mostly in the areas of environment and transport, I established GreenGoals in 2021. Seeing the challenges faced by the public sector in addressing the climate crisis, I became aware of the need for better, simpler information for decision makers and those tasked with meeting environmental targets. By bringing together my knowledge of national policy and emissions monitoring with an understanding of performance management in the public sector, my aim is to simplify the picture for decision makers. So that the right decisions can be made and the right actions put in place.
My career has focused on the use of evidence to inform policy and decisions, and to improve performance. Between 2008 and 2013 I led the team at the Department of Energy and Climate Change responsible for all UK greenhouse gas emissions reporting – from the data management to the publication of UK National Statistics, and the submission of reports in order to meet international and domestic reporting obligations. That also included work on setting the UK’s carbon budgets. Prior to this I spent several years at the Strategic Rail Authority, including five years heading up the team which analysed rail performance on behalf of the Department for Transport. That involved developing tools and processes to monitor and report performance, which resulted in performance reaching its highest level in five years. Most recently I have worked in waste management, supporting Surrey Environment Partnership as they work towards their recycling targets.
My background provides a unique combination of knowledge and experience, gained over many years. That combines an understanding of the public sector with knowledge of environmental monitoring and reporting, and experience in performance management and working with targets.
My website should give you a flavour of the level of experience and knowledge I can offer.
John Mackintosh
Contact GreenGoals
