About Lyrica McTiernan
I bring 15 years of experience helping companies launch and grow their corporate sustainability programs. I believe that business can be a powerful driver for positive change, and I’m passionate about building sustainability programs that are tailored to each organization’s unique opportunities and goals.
As one of Facebook’s first sustainability hires in 2010, I was instrumental in establishing and evolving the company’s sustainability program. Over my nine years at Facebook, I built and led a team responsible for strategy, analytics, employee engagement, communications, and reporting. I was deeply involved in every aspect of the company’s approach to sustainability, from high-level strategy to in-the-weeds spreadsheet development and QA.
I joined WeWork in 2019 to lead Sustainability Partnerships and External Engagement. This included establishing the company’s partnerships strategy with the goal of maximizing positive impact through creative multi-sector collaboration. I also built the foundations for the company’s “sustainability 101” work, including materiality assessment and public reporting strategy.
In 2020, I kicked off a new chapter as an independent consultant. Leveraging my extensive experience working in-house, I’m thrilled to offer my clients a wide variety of services, all informed by the lessons I’ve learned navigating the complex landscape of corporate sustainability.
Since 2020, I’ve provided three primary types of support:
Extra capacity for established sustainability teams. I worked closely with the Salesforce sustainability team for almost four years on a wide range of projects including climate strategy and transition planning, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
Flexible supplemental support as a sub-contractor to larger consulting firms. I’ve had the pleasure of joining BSR to support their clients by conducting double materiality assessments, drafting and reviewing sustainability reports, etc. I’ve managed projects for Netflix, Snap, Ceridian, and others in this capacity.
Advisory services. I’ve served as a trusted advisor for many different types of clients who require unique - and sometimes evolving - support. Two specific examples:
Multi-stakeholder initiatives: I’ve provided strategic guidance, created materials, and co-facilitated complex multi-stakeholder engagements with diverse groups of stakeholders across multiple sectors. My work supporting TCAT’s development, launch, and ongoing pilots is a great example of this type of engagement.
Small and/or early-stage orgs: I’ve provided lightweight support for many smaller and/or newer companies that are just beginning their sustainability journey or are looking for expert advice in one specific area.
I hold an MBA in Sustainable Business from Presidio Graduate School and a BA in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College. I live with my family in San Francisco, California.
Want to discuss a potential project or find out more about my work? You can contact me here. You can also find me on LinkedIn.