Sustainability and ESG strategy
Strategy can change the world
Sustainability is a business fundamental. We work with you to develop strong sustainability strategies, built on robust research.
Our methodologies are designed for feasibility, implementation, engagement and action, to get to goals you can really reach and roadmaps you can really deliver.
Want to understand your sustainability baseline, performance in your field, and easy-to-fill gaps in your activities?
We conduct an ESG health check across your business, to give you a starting point for where you are ahead and where you can improve. This is a short and sweet activity which can be undertaken yearly to assess your ESG journey, or periodically to share the current state of play with your board, employees or customers.
Discover and explore the sustainability issues that are most material to your business using a systems-orientated, double materiality lens, fully aligned with CSRD and ISSB needs.
We work with your stakeholders’ inputs to develop a short-list of material issues, presented in a suite of charts and matrices. This will help set out and communicate your top priorities, and inform your business-led sustainability strategy.
Sustainability strategy development
Formalised sustainability strategies, supported with numbers and communications, allow you to prioritise activities and make progress on your sustainability journey. We work with you to craft sustainability strategies, all the way from defining what sustainability means to you, your stakeholders and your vision, through to measuring, managing and monitoring key activities and embedding your strategy into your day-to-day culture.
Sustainability metrics and targets
To gauge the effectiveness of your strategy, it's crucial to establish targets supported by key performance indicators (KPIs). We work together with your people to define your sustainability targets and establish the relevant metrics and targets and tracking, harmonisation and reporting mechanisms.
Sustainability frameworks and policies
To achieve meaningful impact, it's essential to clearly define sustainability priorities tailored to your business. We specialise in crafting precise and impactful sustainability frameworks and the accompanying company policies that highlight your ambition and underscore your commitment.
Strategy roadmap and implementation support
Successful strategy execution hinges on a clear grasp of the required tactics and initiatives, and the availability of necessary resources and capabilities. We help you identify what you should be prioritising, and who should be doing what and when, in order to deliver your sustainability strategy.
Double materiality assessment
The starting point for CSRD reporting is a vital step and we have a set of methodologies and approaches to support our clients in a bespoke manner – you can read more about this under ‘Double materiality assessments’ above.
CSRD preparedness
Whether you are already required to report against the CSRD framework, or will be mandated to in the near future, we carry out a deep dive into the disclosure requirements of each ESRS to provide you with a robust gap analysis. We then walk you through tactical advice to help you better understand the framework and effectively prepare for the reporting obligations.
Reporting regulation alignment
We understand the complexities that come with reporting in line with new and constantly updating regulations. We will guide you through aligning with national and international regulations, both mandatory and voluntary frameworks, employing recommendations and gap mapping exercises to enhance your preparedness. We specialise in alignment to TCFD, CFD, ISSB, GRI, IFRS S1 and S2, TNFD and the GHG Protocol.
Social and environmental factors are rightly regarded as inseparable, and building a bespoke social strategy helps to maximise the benefits for internal and external stakeholders.
We work with clients on social strategies, focused on key issues such as diversity, inclusion and equity, community impact, the just transition and rights-based approaches.
By understanding the existing governance and engagement mechanisms within your business, we facilitate the creation of a clear change management program.
This program defines how your strategy will be executed, ensuring clarity and structured progression towards your sustainability objectives.
Governance structure gap analysis
By understanding the governance structure of your organisation and how the relevant bodies oversee and track progress against sustainability metrics and targets, we can highlight the gaps and associated risks and identify opportunities that can mitigate and facilitate an organisation's sustainability goals.
Facilitation and set up of sustainability governance mechanisms We support our clients in their move from understanding their gaps and requirements, to establishing a governance structure that is fit for purpose to facilitate their sustainability agenda and goals.
Sustainability board and senior management training
With senior management and board training being a crucial element of change management, we work with clients to deliver tailored training sessions for board members and senior management to help any organisation upskill its internal stakeholders. This training is always tailored to the requirements of the organisation, to maximise the benefits and ensure a bespoke approach.
Employee engagement and internal communications
Employee engagement and internal communication strategies are key to the success of any sustainability agenda within an organisation. We support clients in developing a suite of engagement sessions and internal communications designed to meet your specific needs, ensuring that your team is aligned, informed and motivated towards achieving your sustainability goals.
We are experts in sustainable investment and enjoy working with private equity houses and their portfolio companies to help shape the sustainability market from the perspective of these growing and ambitious companies.
Read more about our private equity work here and get in touch to discuss your project with us.
Sustainability health check
Want to understand your sustainability baseline, performance in your field, and easy-to-fill gaps in your activities?
We conduct an ESG health check across your business, to give you a starting point for where you are ahead and where you can improve. This is a short and sweet activity which can be undertaken yearly to assess your ESG journey, or periodically to share the current state of play with your board, employees or customers.
Double materiality assessments and sustainability audits
Discover and explore the sustainability issues that are most material to your business using a systems-orientated, double materiality lens, fully aligned with CSRD and ISSB needs.
We work with your stakeholders’ inputs to develop a short-list of material issues, presented in a suite of charts and matrices. This will help set out and communicate your top priorities, and inform your business-led sustainability strategy.
Sustainability strategy, metrics and roadmaps
Sustainability strategy development
Formalised sustainability strategies, supported with numbers and communications, allow you to prioritise activities and make progress on your sustainability journey. We work with you to craft sustainability strategies, all the way from defining what sustainability means to you, your stakeholders and your vision, through to measuring, managing and monitoring key activities and embedding your strategy into your day-to-day culture.
Sustainability metrics and targets
To gauge the effectiveness of your strategy, it's crucial to establish targets supported by key performance indicators (KPIs). We work together with your people to define your sustainability targets and establish the relevant metrics and targets and tracking, harmonisation and reporting mechanisms.
Sustainability frameworks and policies
To achieve meaningful impact, it's essential to clearly define sustainability priorities tailored to your business. We specialise in crafting precise and impactful sustainability frameworks and the accompanying company policies that highlight your ambition and underscore your commitment.
Strategy roadmap and implementation support
Successful strategy execution hinges on a clear grasp of the required tactics and initiatives, and the availability of necessary resources and capabilities. We help you identify what you should be prioritising, and who should be doing what and when, in order to deliver your sustainability strategy.
CSRD and ISSB readiness
Double materiality assessment
The starting point for CSRD reporting is a vital step and we have a set of methodologies and approaches to support our clients in a bespoke manner – you can read more about this under ‘Double materiality assessments’ above.
CSRD preparedness
Whether you are already required to report against the CSRD framework, or will be mandated to in the near future, we carry out a deep dive into the disclosure requirements of each ESRS to provide you with a robust gap analysis. We then walk you through tactical advice to help you better understand the framework and effectively prepare for the reporting obligations.
Reporting regulation alignment
We understand the complexities that come with reporting in line with new and constantly updating regulations. We will guide you through aligning with national and international regulations, both mandatory and voluntary frameworks, employing recommendations and gap mapping exercises to enhance your preparedness. We specialise in alignment to TCFD, CFD, ISSB, GRI, IFRS S1 and S2, TNFD and the GHG Protocol.
Social and DEI&J
Social and environmental factors are rightly regarded as inseparable, and building a bespoke social strategy helps to maximise the benefits for internal and external stakeholders.
We work with clients on social strategies, focused on key issues such as diversity, inclusion and equity, community impact, the just transition and rights-based approaches.
Governance and employee engagement
By understanding the existing governance and engagement mechanisms within your business, we facilitate the creation of a clear change management program.
This program defines how your strategy will be executed, ensuring clarity and structured progression towards your sustainability objectives.
Governance structure gap analysis
By understanding the governance structure of your organisation and how the relevant bodies oversee and track progress against sustainability metrics and targets, we can highlight the gaps and associated risks and identify opportunities that can mitigate and facilitate an organisation's sustainability goals.
Facilitation and set up of sustainability governance mechanisms We support our clients in their move from understanding their gaps and requirements, to establishing a governance structure that is fit for purpose to facilitate their sustainability agenda and goals.
Sustainability board and senior management training
With senior management and board training being a crucial element of change management, we work with clients to deliver tailored training sessions for board members and senior management to help any organisation upskill its internal stakeholders. This training is always tailored to the requirements of the organisation, to maximise the benefits and ensure a bespoke approach.
Employee engagement and internal communications
Employee engagement and internal communication strategies are key to the success of any sustainability agenda within an organisation. We support clients in developing a suite of engagement sessions and internal communications designed to meet your specific needs, ensuring that your team is aligned, informed and motivated towards achieving your sustainability goals.
Private equity
We are experts in sustainable investment and enjoy working with private equity houses and their portfolio companies to help shape the sustainability market from the perspective of these growing and ambitious companies.
Read more about our private equity work here and get in touch to discuss your project with us.
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