“Sean brought passion and dedication to our climate efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as to efforts in reducing energy poverty.”

— COO, Clean Foundation

Principal Consultant Sean Kelly has 30 years of practical experience in:

  • Program development

  • Strategic planning

  • Inclusive engagement

  • Communications on environment and global issues

A public service approach runs through everything we do at SKC.

Before launching his consulting company, Sean worked for nonprofits for decades. As Director of Energy at Clean Nova Scotia Foundation, he oversaw energy efficiency programs and helped create initiatives such as the Clean Energy & Equity Network. Sean has worked for other non-profits including Cuso International and the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia.

An award-winning writer, Sean was editor of The Sustainable Times, a magazine on environment and global development sold across Canada. He sits on the board of the Nova Scotia Nature Trust, and is co-founder of Climate Stories Atlantic.

Additional SKC Associates add in-house expertise in research, facilitation, and equity analysis.

We also have partnerships with other experienced consultants, expanding the range of skills that we can offer. But we will always tell you if we aren’t the right consulting service for you.

We are a member of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2).

SKC founder Sean Kelly is an engaging presenter who can speak on:

  • Why energy poverty reduction is critical to climate action.

  • How to talk effectively about climate change.

  • How to communicate like a human in a world of AI.

  • Using strategic questions in your strategic planning.