Kevin Brady

Kevin Brady is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Industrial Design at Carleton University, combining roles as a management consultant, author, and educator. His work focuses on enhancing environmental, social, and financial sustainability in organizations, products, and materials across diverse sectors including mining, energy, consumer goods, and retail.

He has served as a key contributor to international sustainability standards, including representing Canada in ISO environmental management standard development (1995-2002) and membership in the Canadian Standards Association Standards Policy Board. Brady co-founded Five Winds International (now part of thinkstep), leading sustainability projects at corporate and product levels, and currently directs his own firm, Sustainable Enterprise Consulting.

• Awards: Recognized as a member of Canada’s Clean 16 in 2012 for contributions to clean capitalism.
• Professional Experience: Over 25 years advising Fortune 500 firms on sustainability strategies, integrating environmental and economic performance.

His teaching and consulting emphasize practical applications of sustainability frameworks, bridging academic and industrial practices.