Oluwaseun Sanni and Restord Ltd

Internship case study

Oluwaseun Sanni and Restord Ltd

Internship case study

The Entrepreneurial Futures Net Zero Internship and Leadership Programme was a funded internship opportunity placing current students or recent graduates of the �� within businesses throughout Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to work on a specific low-carbon challenge or opportunity. worked as a Marketing Coordinator Net Zero Intern at , focusing on building awareness and engagement for the organisation's biochar pilot project in Cornwall. This involved communicating the potential of biochar as a carbon removal solution while showcasing Restord's efforts in addressing climate change through innovation and collaboration. A key part of the project was managing and promoting Grounded, Restord's award-winning podcast, which documents the startup's journey and sheds light on the challenges and opportunities within the carbon removal space.

3 What were the aims?

Enhance Restord's visibility and engagement across multiple digital channels, including website and social media platforms.
Support the promotion and growth of Grounded, Restord's award-winning podcast, highlighting the company's biochar journey.
Create and execute campaigns that communicate Restord's milestones, partnerships, and sustainability efforts to a wide audience.
Educate and engage stakeholders and the general public about biochar and its potential as a carbon removal and agricultural solution.

My internship at Restord has been transformative. I developed skills in content creation, campaign strategy, and stakeholder engagement while learning the intricacies of carbon removal and biochar, as well as business management skills from Tom [Restord manager].

I have watched myself grow from an outsider conducting research on sustainability to an active participant contributing my quota to a more sustainable planet, thanks to the internship experience."

Oluwaseun, Net Zero Intern

Oluwaseun's impact on Restord has been transformative. His energy and willingness to get stuck into all aspects of a startup have elevated our communications and public engagement to new heights. Whether it's spearheading campaigns that doubled our social media followership or playing an integral role in our podcast's Gold Signal Award win, his contributions have been top-tier.

Oluwaseun's ability to distill complex concepts like biochar and pyrolysis into accessible and engaging content has strengthened Restord's brand as a leader in carbon removal and broadened awareness about biochar to diverse audiences. His adaptability, strategic thinking, and commitment have made him an asset to us and any future employer."

Tom, Restord Ltd

3 What was achieved?

Launched and managed content for Restord's social media platforms, achieving substantial growth across each channel (e.g., followers on LinkedIn, Instagram and X) and established TikTok and Bluesky from scratch, with tailored strategies driving platform-specific engagement and reach.
Supported the promotion of Grounded, contributing to its .
Developed and executed creative campaigns for key moments and milestones, such as the as well as partnership with Cornwall Council's Cormac.
Attracted website traffic and impressions across all social media platforms, resulting in increased visibility and awareness among stakeholders and the public.

3 What was the impact?

Strengthened Restord's position as a thought leader in the carbon removal space, increasing brand credibility and public awareness.
Amplified stakeholder engagement and recognition of Restord's innovative work in sustainability.
Contributed to meaningful conversations around carbon removal and sustainable agricultural practices.