Dr. Franco is an international leader in sustainability science, policy and practice interested in exploring the role of corporations in fostering overall inclusive and sustainable development. She does this through the development, refinement and application of sustainability assessment tools methods, models and techniques. She has applied such tools to various industries namely, extractives (mining), gemstones, higher education, finance and banking, public sector, international development, fashion and the third sector (NGOs), in geographical contexts as diverse as Australia, Japan, China, Thailand, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Zambia and Angola. Dr. Franco has completed numerous research and advisory projects, drawing on experience of working with such iconic brands as the United Nations, British Council and ESCAP Business Advisory Council. Her work can be consulted at DrIsabelFranco.com