From policy to practice

Keyah Consulting is a London-based climate and sustainability advisory firm founded in 2017 by Dr Sophie Taysom. The firm advises real estate professional services firms – including law firms, engineering consultancies, and organisations – on ESG strategy, climate risk, and regulatory compliance across UK and European markets.

Keyah works at the intersection of policy intelligence, market forces, and commercial strategy, translating complex regulatory frameworks – including CSRD, EU Omnibus, SFDR, TCFD, and UK SDR – into practical, board-level decision-making for clients including Trowers & Hamlins, Hydrock, Habitat for Humanity GB, and Connected Places Catapult.

Dr Taysom holds a doctorate and has worked across government, corporate, and academic institutions. She is a regular contributor to the Financial Times’ Sustainable Views, founder of the Sustainable Real Estate LinkedIn group (close to 10,000+ members), and a speaker at RICS, FIABCI, and major real estate sustainability conferences across Europe.

The story behind Keyah

The name Keyah means ‘in good health’, a deliberate choice reflecting a belief that genuinely healthy businesses balance profit, people, and planet. They do this not as a marketing exercise, but as fundamental to long-term resilience and value creation.

How I work

Dr Taysom’s clients range from ambitious startups to global institutions. What they share is a desire to move beyond compliance theatre toward genuine sustainability integration that protects value and creates competitive advantage.

Dr Taysom maintains a curated network of specialists across London and Brussels – not as subcontractors, but as trusted partners. This means you get precisely the expertise you need, when you need it, without paying for capabilities you don’t.