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Sustainability speaker & eco-journalist

Lucy Siegle

Transform sustainability into action with Lucy Siegle, speaker, environmental journalist and ethical fashion advocate. Lucy works with organisations to address ecological challenges and consumer responsibility, delivering impactful insights as BBC presenter and Netflix documentary producer.

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Lucy Siegle, Speaker | Journalist & Sustainability Advocate
Lucy Siegle

Lucy Siegle

London, United Kingdom

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£6–10k

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Lucy Siegle's biography

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  • BBC One reporter on environmental issues
  • Author of influential sustainability books
  • Co-executive producer of The True Cost documentary
Lucy Siegle is a journalist, broadcaster, and sustainability advocate specialising in climate, nature, and the environmental impact of consumerism. As a presenter on BBC One’s The One Show and co-executive producer of the Netflix documentary The True Cost, Lucy has built a reputation for making ecological issues more accessible and encouraging action. Her focus includes the environmental and social footprint of the global fashion industry and the widespread problem of single-use plastics. Lucy’s interest in sustainability developed through years of reporting on the challenges posed by fast fashion, plastic pollution, and corporate greenwashing. Her book To Die For: Is Fashion Wearing Out the World? served as the foundation for The True Cost, a documentary that exposed the social and environmental consequences of the fashion industry. This work established Lucy as an advocate for ethical fashion and responsible consumer choices. Throughout her career, Lucy has highlighted the need for industries to address their environmental impact, often challenging the narratives of major fashion brands. As a co-founder of the Green Carpet Challenge with Livia Firth, Lucy has also worked to promote sustainable fashion at high-profile events such as the Oscars and Met Ball. Lucy has written five books on environmental topics, is a trustee for Surfers Against Sewage, and serves as an ambassador for WWF UK and The Circle. With her extensive experience in journalism and sustainability, she is a valued speaker who helps audiences understand the connection between individual choices and global environmental challenges.

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Why we recommend booking Lucy

Book Lucy Siegle to inspire your team with her compelling insights on sustainability and the fashion industry. With two decades of experience, she brings a unique perspective on ecological issues, empowering audiences to take meaningful action. Her engaging storytelling and expertise will elevate your event and spark vital conversations.

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Testimonials

She really is a great asset to the Awards and approached it with exactly the right balance, lots of humour and warmth while keeping it slick and professional.

Sarah Moore

Events Manager, Triodos

Featured Projects

Lucy Siegle - Turning The Tide On Plastic (How Humanity (And You) Can Make Our Globe Clean Again book cover
Lucy Siegle - Fashion Critical podcast cover
Lucy Siegle - To Die For: Is Fashion Wearing Out The World? book cover

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How do I book Lucy Siegle for my next event?
Email lucy.siegle@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Lucy's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Lucy Siegle's speaking style like?
Lucy Siegle draws on her background as an investigative journalist and documentary maker to structure talks around the lifecycle of consumer products, tracing the social and environmental consequences of industries such as fast fashion from production to disposal.
What topics does Lucy Siegle specialise in?
Lucy Siegle specialises in fast fashion's environmental and social impact, plastic pollution, and corporate greenwashing, alongside broader themes of climate change and sustainable consumerism. She co-executive produced the Netflix documentary The True Cost and co-founded the Green Carpet Challenge with Livia Firth, while serving as a presenter on BBC One's The One Show.
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