About Chatham Lab

At Chatham Lab, we build social impact, sustainability, public policy and advocacy strategies. 

We work with businesses, non-profits, philanthropists and family foundations to unlock long-term value creation.

From responsible business practices and stakeholder engagement to strategic partnerships and more - we help our clients magnify their impact, grow their organizations and increase their influence. 

Our diverse expertise allows us to address the most pressing challenges facing organizations today, driving positive change and creating sustainable impact across industries and communities.

We guide business towards achieving long-term value creation by integrating innovative social impact, sustainability and public policy strategies. 

We build strategic partnerships and foster new relationships. 

We create social impact and sustainability strategies for businesses, non-profits, philanthropists and family foundations.

We unlock business growth and long-term value creation through social impact, sustainability and public policy strategies.

We implement sustainable business practices that drive innovation, reduce costs, attract investment and open up new market opportunities.

In a rapidly evolving world, innovative thinking and collaborative approaches are essential for driving meaningful social impact and unlocking business value. Partner with us to navigate these changes and transform challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth.

Why Chatham Lab? We change the game.

Our work is powered by two decades of experience engaging more than 70 global brands, leading NGOs and governments on strategies and initiatives to advance meaningful social, cultural and policy change on the issues they and their stakeholders care about most.

We build best in class partnerships with leading stakeholders that achieve breakthrough change in the communities in which organizations live and operate.

We sit at the center of a rapidly changing landscape in which social impact and sustainability are integral to any business growth strategy. It defines an organization's values, culture and governance. It is foundational.

Our Approach

Collaboration is core to who we are, how we operate and deliver results.

  • We work with our clients to define a strategy and implement it; generating innovative campaigns, partnerships and initiatives; and opening new doors to the relevant stakeholders critical to success.

  • We engage a global network of thought leaders, community activists and trailblazers who challenge our assumptions, inform our thinking and help unlock solutions centered on the communities most affected by the problems we are trying to solve.

  • We know better than anyone that the challenges that our clients seek to address can’t be solved by one dynamic pitch deck or compelling marketing campaign. We deliver thoughtful, creative, sustained engagement and measurable impact.

  • Our work is rooted in building trust, forging unforeseen alliances and increasing our clients’ influence to drive breakthrough change.

Jennifer Smith, Principal & Founder

Jenny is a seasoned executive renowned for propelling business growth and long-term value creation for global brands. By integrating cutting-edge social impact, sustainability and public policy strategies into their operations, she transforms businesses into market leaders and drivers of positive change. Read more.

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