With the increasing demand for sustainable developments, businesses are heavily investing in environmental consulting services to attain sustainable solutions for the long run. Sustainable consultants are not only assisting organizations with sustainability initiatives but are also guiding them through green innovation.
The global environmental consulting market growing significantly in recent years, is forecasted to reach at USD 43.86 billion in 2024 and an impressive USD 61.62 billion by 2029. Amidst this growing sector, CHANGE Environmental emerges as a dynamic force, poised to solve the most pressing environmental issues in a cost-effective and highly professional way, creating lasting relationships that continue to build
sustainable results.
The man at the helm is Timothy R. McAuley. As the Founder and CEO of CHANGE Environmental, Dr. McAuley spearheads a team known for providing clients specialized experience and expertise to deliver solutions each time. With over decades of experience, Dr. McAuley is adept at navigating environmental challenges and opportunities. It is under his leadership that CHANGE Environmental has emerged as a global thought leader in the professional environmental consulting services industry.
We are pleased to recognize Dr. McAuley on the cover of the issue, leading the list of “Best CEOs of the Year 2024.” Let us delve into his inspiring story of entrepreneurship to uncover the philosophies, strategies, and secrets to his unputdownable success.
Dr. McAuley’s Leadership Odyssey
Dr. McAuley is a leading authority and multi-award-winning environmental leader and recognized expert across various environmental disciplines. He has a world of expertise in air quality and human health exposure and risk assessment. A man of many virtues, Dr. McAuley has directed, managed, and consulted on numerous domestic and global environmental consulting and research studies. He has been invited to give several keynote speeches and has become a global resource for environmental forward thinking.
Dr. McAuley holds a PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering and MS in Chemistry from Clarkson University along with a BS in Biochemistry from The College of Saint Rose. His certifications include the ATSDR and Risk Assessment Phase I and II Remediation.
Dr. McAuley is a leading authority and multi-award-winning environmental leader and recognized expert across various environmental disciplines.
In a career extending decades, Dr. McAuley has served on various prestigious positions including, the Transportation Research Board, Committee on Transportation and Air Quality at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, the American Chemical Society Committee on Environmental Initiatives, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency Scientific Advisory Board. In addition, he is also a peer elected member of several subcommittees at the National Academies in areas of aviation, transportation, air quality, indoor air quality, exposure assessment, and human health.
Dr. McAuley’s biggest inspiration behind the formation of CHANGE Environmental stemmed from his desire to create something that would not only be a standalone but would stand for the highest level of excellence.
“I wanted to create something that would not only be different from all other various consulting companies but to create a company that would set a standard of excellence.”
Building upon this vision, Dr. McAuley established CHANGE Environmental in 2008.
Paving the Path to Success
From inception to positioning itself as a global thought leader, the journey of CHANGE Environmental has been full of valuable lessons that shaped Dr. McAuley’s leadership approach. He shares,
“The biggest lesson that I have learned is to always listen to your instincts and never make quick decisions. However, never wait too long to make good decisions and with that has allowed me to achieve the goals that I have.”
Grounded in core values of professionalism, accountability, transparency, and honesty, Dr. McAuley endeavors to push the boundaries of possibility. This path has set the standard for what the company is today and what it has always been meant to be.
Fostering a Culture of Innovation: The Foundation of Success
Innovation is the key to success and for future initiatives to allow you to continue to stay on top. And that is where CHANGE Environmental’s success is rooted in. “I’ve always told my whole team to listen to your God and follow your instincts in a few user experiences and expertise providing innovative and new approaches to what we do has always been at the forefront of client success that leads to our own success.”
Differentiators: CHANGE Environmental’s Winning Points
CHANGE Environmental has always maintained a unique position as the world’s renowned strategic environmental leadership and consulting company. It is through excellence and education that they have been able to separate themselves and become a leading resource for clients on a national and global scale. Many larger firms from around the world and from the environmental industry have relied on their expertise to help them see through their own needs. From attorneys to private and public companies and a variety of other organizations, CHANGE Environmental’s extensive portfolio of clients from different industries stand as a testament to their innovation and customer satisfaction.
Turning Challenges into Opportunities
It is the attribute of a successful leader to embrace challenges as learning opportunities. With a growth mindset and strategic resilience, Dr. McAuley navigates the complex terrains of entrepreneurship and converts challenges into stepping stones to success.
“By staying true to the core values of the company and believing in what you can do and being truthful to those that you serve and those who rely on you, you can eliminate the challenges that many others face. Opportunities are followed by reputation, and I’ve developed a reputation that brings the biggest opportunities.”
Charting the Road Ahead: Future Vision and Aspiration
Looking ahead, Dr. McAuley envisions continuing to be the leader in the professional environmental consulting services industry. As the company embarks on this journey of growth, Dr. McAuley wants to expand their footprints further and evolve with the dynamic trends of changing times, however, staying true to the core values, continuing to lead.
“My legacy as Chief Executive Officer of this company will be remembered as a lifetime of achievements that have come from hard work and dedication of what I knew and know has to be done and with that provided the best guidance, strategy, and leadership to all those I had the honor and privilege to work and support.”
About CHANGE Environmental
Founded by Timothy R. McAuley, CHANGE Environmental is a highly recognized and called upon multi-award winning and world-renowned strategic environmental leadership and consulting company. With its comprehensive and robust approach, CHANGE is leading the charge in assisting clients resolve their environmental, resiliency, and sustainability issues in a timely and effective manner while offering long-term solutions to be sustainable and compliant.
CHANGE Environmental’s unparalleled expertise lies in air quality, environmental compliance, acoustics engineering, environmental engineering, environmental epidemiology, renewables & energy, risk aversion, and sustainability & climate change. Through its unique approach and deep understanding of industry dynamics, the company is setting new standards in environmental consulting and leadership, catalyzing innovation in the industry.
Backed by a team of industry-recognized experts, environmental scientists, field researchers, published authors, and consulting professionals from around the world, CHANGE Environmental has not only kept pace with the increasing competition but has also consistently remained at the forefront, maintaining long-standing associations with clients, showcasing a steadfast commitment to delivering excellence at every stage of business.
CHANGE Environmental has always maintained a unique position as the world’s renowned strategic environmental leadership and consulting company
