WHO WE ARE
Meet the professionals that will design your solutions
We are a group of freelancers who decided to join forces working for a common goal: facilitating a transition towards a sustainable present and future for all.
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Our passion lies in empowering clients to integrate sustainability into their businesses and workplaces. Our collective expertise spans a rich, multidisciplinary array of environmental sustainability consulting and workplace safety engineering.
As engineers, we are not just working towards a sustainable future – we are actively crafting it, starting with the present.
LUCA FRANCESCHINI
Founder & Environmental Sustainability Expert
Luca is an experienced environmental sustainability consultant with a deep understanding of the industry. He brings multidisciplinary and international expertise in sustainability, obtained in his experiences in Italy, Denmark and Sweden. His skills were further refined during his time with Quantis, a leading environmental consultancy and part of BCG (Boston Consulting Group).
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He holds a double Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Denmark Technical University & Chalmers University of Technology. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in HSE Engineering.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Quantitative analysis for sustainability: LCA, carbon footprinting, water footprinting, etc
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Science Based Targets (SBTs) submission, gap analysis and decarbonisation roadmaps
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Science Based Targets for Nature (SBTN)
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Circular economy
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HSE consulting
ALFONSO DE LELLIS
Safety Engineer
Alfonso is an expert in occupational health and safety and industrial hygiene. He manages the Industrial Hygiene section of Data Consult and works as a freelancer. Alfonso earned a Master of Science in Prevention and Safety Engineering in the Process Industry from the Polytechnic University of Milan and is a member of the Varese Engineering Association. He has continued to perfect his professional knowledge by obtaining numerous qualifications, including: safety officer (RSPP), radon remediation expert and fire safety expert.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Environmental surveys
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Risk assessment in the field of industrial hygiene
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Radon risk assessment
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Development of the Risk Assessment Document (DVR)
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Health and safety training at work
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External safety officer assignments (RSPP)
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Fire engineering
RICCARDO SPROCATI
Data Analyst & Sustainability Expert
Riccardo is an expert numerical modeler and collaborates with leading research institutions in Denmark, Norway, Germany, Italy and Australia. During his research career he specialized in multiphysics simulations and received several awards from both public institutions and international conferences. He has also strong experience of software development, machine learning and sustainability.
Riccardo also works as a freelance data analyst and is one of the co-founders of Ekion, an Australian company focusing on a sustainable novel mining technology aimed at recovering metals from ore deposits, without physical excavation or fracking.
Riccardo holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark and a double degree MSc (T.I.M.E. programme) in Environmental Engineering from both the Technical University of Denmark and the University of Padova (Italy).
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Numerical Modeling
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Software Development
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Machine Learning
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Quantitative analysis for sustainability
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Research
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Innovation
ALESSIO MORANDI
HSE and Industrial Hygiene Specialist
Alessio in an expert HSE and Industrial Hygiene technician. He has worked in various technical consultancies and he has a deep expertise in field work.
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Alessio holds a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), obtained after a Bachelor's degree in HSE Engineering.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Risk assessments in the field of industrial hygiene
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Development of the Risk Assessment Document (DVR)
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Health and safety training at work
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HACCP and food safety
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External safety officer assignments (RSPP)
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HSE consultancy
OUR MISSION
At Turning Stones, we work towards a sustainable future, building a sustainable present.
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Our mission is to guide our clients in comprehending and implementing the necessary steps to embark on a sustainable path.
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We believe that sustainability is key to a better future for all, and we are committed to providing solutions that help our clients achieve their goals.
CORE VALUES
Expertise
At Turning Stones, we believe in the power of knowledge and expertise. We stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in environmental sustainability and workplace safety to provide our clients with the best possible service.
Innovation
We are always looking for new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their sustainability goals. Being creative and resourceful, we are always willing to think outside the box to find solutions that work.
Sustainability
We are committed to sustainability in everything we do, and we believe that our work can have a positive impact on the world. We strive to help our clients achieve sustainable practices that benefit both the environment, the workers and the planet.