Insight Advisors can help you develop solutions for complex issues that are at the intersection of advocacy and government affairs and sustainability. Martin O’Neill is the principal of Insight Advisors and can bring more than 30 years of experience to help your organization achieve your business strategy supported by a robust advocacy agenda. For more than 25 years, Martin served in senior management and leadership roles for a global specialty chemical manufacturing organization. Most recently, Martin served as the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) and Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with global responsibility. He has been instrumental in shaping a robust ESG strategy that has resulted in industry leading recognition during a time of rapid change and increasing customer and stakeholder expectations.

Strategic Advisory Services:

Development and execution of strategic government affairs and advocacy initiatives that support business objectives

Engagement with senior government and administration officials on Federal grants, trade and tariffs in a dynamic business climate

Due diligence assessments related to operations and sustainability performance

Investment thesis evaluation in light of dynamic sustainability environment

Sustainability and SH&E programs development and goal setting

Development and implementation of insurance and risk management strategies for complex global organizations

Regulatory strategy assessment, development & execution

Stakeholder identification and regulatory engagement

Recent Projects

  • Secured $50M Federal Government Grant to support of the construction of two new manufacturing operations in the US. Successfully pivoted project approach following change in administration to secure funding for new market areas

  • Execution of an advocacy strategy to engage policy and political stakeholders in response to new industry specific environmental emission standards that resulted in a industry wide coalition

  • Engaged with senior regulatory and administration officials on critical trade and tariff issues facing an industry that is essential to the continued growth of the US manufacturing base. Successfully advocated for implementation of trade barriers.

  • Evaluation of investment thesis and growth projections in light of changing dynamics of Sustainability landscape

  • Critical review of net-zero vs. carbon neutral aspirations and the development of a dynamic plan for a hard-to-abate industry leader to achieve Net-Zero goals and aspirations in line with market and customer expectations.

  • Refresh of materiality assessment and assessment of options for establishing medium and long term performance targets

  • Implementation of a strategic plan to improve external rating agency assessments of sustainability programs

A robust advocacy and government affairs agenda is no longer a ‘nice to have’- it needs to compliment and support your overall business strategy. I can help you determine what is important and create a rode map for achieving your business objectives in concert with the dynamic environment of Federal and State governments. It is crucial to be able to communicate your impact while being transparent about your progress in order to connect with key stakeholders. A robust advocacy agenda should align and can accelerate the achievement of your business objectives.

Sustainability & Engagement