Who we are
Our human capital is agile.
We work with a select group of Associate Consultants, who bring specialist expertise and knowledge.
This means we are able to mobilise fit-for-purpose teams to suit the needs of the project.
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Emma Pethybridge
Founder + Principal
Emma grew up on Tasmania’s NW coast exploring the island’s rugged wilderness and unique biodiversity.
Emma’s worked throughout Australia, North America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. She’s a member of the RedR Humanitarian Roster in international development and has been on the Board of Directors of the NSW Nature Conservation Trust and the National Parks Association of QLD. She was also a member of the National Indigenous Protected Area Sub-Committee advising the Minister.
She spent 9 years with the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, leading teams that helped Indigenous people acquire and manage Country and start land-based enterprises. Emma has also worked with Emirates-Nature-WWF, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, Swisscontact Vietnam, Expo 2020 Dubai’s Sustainability Pavilion and she’s led major carbon market projects in partnership with The Nature Conservancy.
Image credit: Jess Ewers Photography
Ethical Republic is a for-purpose agency.
In line with our values, we have a strong Social Impact and Sustainability Plan.
A portion of our profits is donated to impact projects that contribute to the protection, restoration or sustainability of wild spaces. As a newly established company, we are aiming to become a B Corporation within 12 months.
Pro-bono hours are available to not-for-profits, charities or social enterprises to help them think strategically about creating productive, mission-aligned partnerships to achieve their goals.