Creating lasting impact through responsible business

“Creating lasting impact through responsible business”

Introduction:

Cogent Impact Advisory partners with organisations to embed ethical, social, and environmental practices into core operations. Whether you are at the outset or seeking to lift maturity, we offer practical, strategic support that goes beyond compliance, driving measurable results and long-term value.

At Cogent Impact Advisory, we believe responsible business isn’t just good practice — it’s smart business.

Cogent Impact Advisory Launches to Help Organisations Lead in Ethical and Sustainable Business Practices

Sydney, Australia – May 2025 – A bold new consultancy has entered the scene with a powerful mission: to help Government and Private sector organisations transform into ethical, purposeful leaders without compromising performance or profitability. Cogent Impact Advisory, co-founded by industry veterans Claudia Campbell and Ryan Barmby, offers tailored support for organisations navigating the complex landscape of ESG, modern slavery compliance, and social responsibility.

With over 45 years of combined commercial experience, Claudia and Ryan bring a rare blend of executive-level business acumen and deep commitment to social impact. Their work is already being recognised for fostering measurable outcomes in stakeholder engagement, legal compliance, and long-term sustainability.

"We founded Cogent Impact Advisory to challenge the misconception that responsible business practices are costly or inefficient," said Claudia Campbell. "Our approach focuses on facilitating organisations to embed sustainable value creation and ethics into the heart of their operations, unlocking both impact and innovation."

Ryan Barmby adds, "It is not about short-term fixes. It’s about creating enduring legacies through practical, purpose-led strategies that work in the real world. Every step we guide our clients through is designed for long-term value, for people, the planet, and profitability."

Cogent Impact Advisory services include strategy development, capability building, RAP program development and delivery, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting, with a strong emphasis on First Nations engagement, ESG maturity, and responsible procurement. Their offering ranges from complimentary consultations to fully tailored programs backed by proven frameworks and case studies.

Our Solutions include:

Solution 1: Responsible Business Strategy

Development and implementation of organisation-wide strategies aligned to sustainability priority areas. Areas of focus may include First Nations People, Supplier Diversity, Local Communities, Climate, and Environment.

Solution 2: Modern Slavery Compliance

Implementation of programs beyond legislative compliance including supplier due diligence, incident response, education, governance, and disclosure.

Solution 3: Social Procurement

Building frameworks and internal support to increase procurement opportunities, leading to significant increase in spend within the first year through storytelling and stakeholder engagement, and building from there.

Solution 4: Training and Education

Tailored programs to educate employees on modern slavery, social procurement, and First Nations partnerships. Designed to increase awareness, engagement, and practical understanding.

Solution 5: RAP Program & Social Impact Delivery

Execution support for RAP deliverables, community relations, and board-level reporting, internal communications, opportunity assessment, supplier engagement, and progress tracking.

Solution 6: Responsible Supply Chain

Build ethical, sustainable partnerships that strengthen business resilience and shared value.
Embed fairness and environmental stewardship to reduce risk and drive long-term impact.

Organisations ready to transform their legacy, connect with Cogent Impact Advisory by visiting our website www.cogentimpact.com.au