Strategy & Sustainability Consulting · Zürich

From chaos to clarity

Real, structured solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs who want to grow with confidence, not guesswork.

9+ years in international operations
MBA Sustainable Business · BSL
EN · FR · ES
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Sustainability reporting · Africa · LATAM · Indonesia✦Barry Callebaut✦MBA Sustainable Business✦UN Geneva · GIMUN✦3,000+ KPIs designed✦ESG for SMEs✦Power BI & Excel✦Procurement & Finance✦ ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦

Four areas,
one clear direction

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Sustainability
that pays off

Your clients, banks and investors increasingly ask for it. Done right, sustainability isn't a cost or a marketing exercise. It's a way to reduce risk, cut waste and win business.

I've built sustainability reporting systems for global programmes in Africa, Latin America and Indonesia. Now I make it practical for businesses of every size.

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ESG diagnostic & materiality

Find out where you stand and what really matters for your business, your clients and your sector.

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Sustainability reporting & KPIs

Clear indicators and reports your clients, banks and investors can trust.

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Responsible supply chain

Map, assess and improve your suppliers for sourcing that's resilient, traceable and fair.

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Efficiency that saves money

Less waste, energy and resources: sustainability measures that lower your costs, too.

MBASustainable Business, Business School Lausanne
3 continentsGlobal programmes in Africa · LATAM · Indonesia
PracticalNot performative. Measures that make business sense

Global experience
Human approach

  • Project and operations manager with 9+ years leading initiatives across multiple countries and continents.
  • MBA in Sustainable Business from Business School Lausanne, Switzerland.
  • Global corporate experience at Barry Callebaut, the world's leading cocoa and chocolate multinational.
  • International operations management in the UN Geneva environment (GIMUN / University of Geneva).
  • Specialist in operations, procurement, finance and strategic reporting.
  • Now I bring that experience to small businesses and entrepreneurs, helping them grow with structure, clarity and real results.
  • Consultancy available in English, French and Spanish.

"I think globally, but I speak your language."

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Built for businesses
ready to grow

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Growing SMEs

“We grew fast, and now costs, processes and reporting can't keep up.”

I bring structure: cost models, KPIs, dashboards and processes that scale with you.

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Small businesses & expat entrepreneurs

“I run a restaurant, shop or studio in Switzerland and need clear numbers and solid operations.”

Practical tools, explained in your language, so you can focus on your clients.

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Startups & scale-ups

“We're preparing to scale or raise funds and need numbers investors trust.”

Financial models, KPIs and ESG foundations from day one. Zug & Zürich.

Real businesses
Real structure

A few examples of my work. Client names are kept confidential.

Hospitality · Zürich

Restaurant: from scattered data to clear numbers

Challenge
Sales and purchase data spread across systems and invoices, with no clear view of real costs.
What I did
Consolidated sales and purchases, analysed costs by category, reviewed supplier invoices and mapped alternative suppliers in Zürich.
Result
One clear view of sales, purchases and costs, with ongoing support through a monthly partnership.
SME · French-speaking Switzerland

Financial diagnostic for a growing company

Challenge
The founder needed an objective view of the company's financial health before making key decisions.
What I did
Full financial diagnostic: profitability, cost structure, cash flow and key risks.
Result
A clear diagnosis with prioritised recommendations and a concrete action plan.
🌱 Global food multinational · Sustainability

Sustainability reporting across three continents

Challenge
Eight global sustainability programmes needed consistent, comparable data.
What I did
Designed the reporting system and 3,000+ KPIs for programmes in Africa, Latin America and Indonesia.
Result
One structured reporting framework shared across countries and teams.

What I've achieved,
I can do for you

3,000+
KPIs designed for 8 global programmes
€10M+
In multi-year sustainability programmes
280
Participants coordinated at international event, Geneva
8
Countries with projects managed directly

"I designed sustainability reporting systems for Africa, LATAM and Indonesia, and learnt that without structure, no business can grow in a healthy way. The same applies to a company of 5 people or 5,000."

Questions
before we talk

How much does it cost?

Every business is different, so there are no fixed packages. After the free call you receive a clear proposal with scope, timeline and price. No surprises, no hidden costs.

Is my business too small?

No. I work with solo entrepreneurs, small teams and mid-sized companies. The tools are adapted to your size, never more complex than you need.

What happens in the free call?

30 minutes, no commitment. You tell me about your business and your challenges; I tell you honestly whether and how I can help.

Can a small company really do sustainability?

Yes, and it often starts simple: understanding your impact, answering what clients and banks ask for, and finding measures that also save money. Practical, not performative.

Do you work remotely?

Yes, remotely across Switzerland and abroad, and in person in the Zürich area.

In which languages do you work?

English, French and Spanish, for meetings, documents and reports.

How long does a project take?

A diagnostic takes a few weeks, depending on its complexity. Projects depend on their scope. The monthly partnership runs for as long as it's useful to you.

Isabel Peláez

Let's talk about
your business

Every project starts with a conversation. Pick a time that works for you. I'll be there.

No upfront cost
100% personalised
Measurable results
Remote or in-person
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estrategia@isabelpelaez.com
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