Business Sustainability is increasingly important as businesses, investors, and governments focus on long-term environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. As such, our company expertise in the area of sustainable finance and sustainable business practices has become one of our core services. 

Here’s a breakdown of our services in the area of Business Sustainability:

1. Sustainability Strategy and Governance

Sustainability Strategy Development : Helping clients develop a sustainability strategy aligned with their business goals and values. This includes identifying the key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors that are most relevant to their industry and operations.

Sustainability Governance Structures : Advising on the creation of appropriate governance structures, including the establishment of sustainability committees, appointing Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs), and integrating sustainability into corporate decision-making processes.

Board-level Sustainability Integration : Assisting companies in integrating sustainability into their corporate governance frameworks, ensuring that board members are actively involved in overseeing sustainability initiatives and that sustainability is embedded into corporate risk management.

2. ESG Reporting and Compliance

Sustainable Business Reporting : Helping clients create transparent and comprehensive ESG reports in line with international frameworks, including Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

ESG Data & Metrics : Providing guidance on measuring and tracking ESG performance, helping companies identify relevant sustainability metrics (e.g., carbon footprint, water usage, diversity, governance practices), and creating systems for regular monitoring and reporting.

Compliance with ESG Regulations : Assisting clients in meeting national and international regulatory requirements regarding sustainability disclosures. This includes complying with European Union regulations like the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the EU Taxonomy Regulation, as well as other relevant local and international frameworks.

3. Sustainable Investment Structures

Setting Up ESG-Focused Investment Vehicles : Advising on the creation of sustainable investment structures such as green bonds, sustainable equity funds, impact investing funds, and ESG-compliant private equity funds. This includes structuring the vehicle to ensure compliance with sustainable investment principles and regulations.

Tax-Efficient Structuring for Sustainable Investments : Providing tax optimization strategies for clients looking to invest in sustainable projects or companies, including leveraging tax incentives available for green investments or renewable energy projects.

Fund Structuring for ESG : Assisting with the creation of investment vehicles specifically dedicated to ESG or impact investing, including structuring the fund’s objectives, compliance framework, and due diligence process to meet both financial and sustainability goals.

4. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

CSR Strategy Development : Helping businesses integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into their overall business strategy, with a focus on addressing key social and environmental challenges relevant to their industry.

Community Engagement & Stakeholder Dialogue : Providing support for companies to engage with their communities, employees, customers, and other stakeholders on CSR initiatives. This may include designing stakeholder engagement programs and sustainability-focused campaigns.

Philanthropy & Charitable Giving : Advising on setting up foundations or other charitable entities as part of a company’s CSR program, ensuring that philanthropic activities are aligned with the company’s sustainability goals and values.

5. Sustainable Finance and Green Bond Issuance

Green Bond Issuance Advisory : Offering advisory services for companies and investment funds interested in issuing green bonds or sustainable bonds to finance eco-friendly projects. This includes ensuring compliance with international standards such as the Green Bond Principles (GBP) and the EU Green Bond Standard.

Sustainable Financing Structures : Assisting companies in securing sustainable financing through loans, equity, and bonds by structuring deals to meet sustainable finance criteria, including offering advice on interest rate adjustments based on ESG performance (e.g., sustainability-linked loans).

Impact Investing and Financing : Advising on structuring investments and financing to deliver measurable positive social and environmental outcomes, with a clear link to long-term financial returns.

6. Carbon Footprint and Climate Strategy

Carbon Footprint Measurement and Reduction : Helping businesses calculate and reduce their carbon footprint by assessing their operations, energy use, supply chain emissions, and other environmental impacts. Advising on best practices and sustainable technologies for emissions reduction.

Climate Risk Management : Advising clients on identifying and managing climate-related risks as part of their overall Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategy. This includes physical risks (e.g., extreme weather events) and transitional risks (e.g., regulatory changes related to climate change).

Net Zero Strategy : Developing comprehensive Net Zero strategies for businesses looking to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to zero by a set target date, including setting milestones, developing sustainable energy solutions, and aligning with international climate goals (e.g., the Paris Agreement).

7. Supply Chain Sustainability and Ethics

Sustainable Supply Chain Management : Advising companies on creating sustainable and ethical supply chains that prioritize responsible sourcing, eco-friendly production processes, and fair labor practices. This includes due diligence on suppliers' sustainability practices.

Sustainable Procurement Practices : Helping clients adopt sustainable procurement policies, including the use of ethical sourcing criteria and ensuring that vendors and suppliers meet specified sustainability standards (e.g., ISO 14001 for environmental management).

Conflict-Free Supply Chain : Assisting clients with establishing conflict-free supply chains, including the sourcing of conflict-free minerals, compliance with ethical sourcing regulations (such as the Dodd-Frank Act), and ensuring due diligence processes are in place.

8. Sustainable Product and Service Innovation

Eco-Design & Green Product Development : Helping businesses design and develop products and services that are environmentally friendly and meet sustainable design principles (e.g., using renewable materials, ensuring recyclability, reducing waste).

Sustainability in Product Life Cycle : Advising companies on how to integrate sustainability into the entire product life cycle from sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and use, to end-of-life disposal. This may involve conducting life cycle assessments (LCAs) to understand the environmental impacts of products.

Circular Economy Models : Assisting companies in transitioning to circular economy models, focusing on reusing, recycling, and reducing waste, rather than the traditional linear "take-make-dispose" model.

9. Employee Sustainability and Well-being

Workplace Sustainability Programs : Helping companies implement sustainable workplace initiatives, including reducing office energy consumption, promoting remote work, and adopting eco-friendly office supplies and technologies.

Employee Engagement in Sustainability : Creating programs to engage employees in the company’s sustainability journey, such as internal sustainability challenges, green initiatives, and supporting volunteer programs for environmental or social causes.

Sustainable Employee Benefits : Advising on the design of employee benefits programs that focus on health and wellness, including mental health initiatives, flexible working hours, and promoting sustainable commuting practices (e.g., cycling or electric vehicles).

10. Sustainability Risk and Due Diligence

ESG Due Diligence : Offering due diligence services for investors and companies that are evaluating potential investments or acquisitions. This includes assessing the ESG risks and opportunities of target companies, ensuring that sustainability factors are considered in decision-making.

Sustainability Risk Assessment : Helping companies assess and manage sustainability-related risks, including physical, regulatory, reputational, and social risks. This can involve conducting risk assessments related to environmental impact, supply chain ethics, and social responsibility.

M&A Sustainability Integration : Advising on integrating sustainability practices during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring that ESG risks and opportunities are identified, assessed, and addressed in deal structures.

11. Greenwashing Prevention and Transparency

Greenwashing Risk Mitigation : Helping companies avoid greenwashing—misleading claims about the environmental benefits of products or services. This involves ensuring that any sustainability claims are backed by credible certifications and third-party audits.

Third-Party Certifications : Advising on obtaining relevant sustainability certifications, such as ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), B Corp Certification, or Fair Trade to demonstrate genuine commitment to sustainability.

12. Sustainability Education and Training

Sustainability Training Programs : Offering tailored sustainability training for employees, executives, and board members to build awareness and understanding of sustainable business practices, compliance, and how to integrate sustainability into their day-to-day operations.

ESG Workshops and Seminars : Hosting workshops and seminars to educate clients on emerging trends in sustainability, ESG reporting, and regulatory changes affecting sustainable business practices.