In recent decades, capital providers and other key stakeholders have begun to pay more attention to sustainability and climate change issues. Integrating ESG – environmental, social, and governance – factors into core business operations is now standard practice for most companies. Information such as companies’ carbon footprints, labour policies, board diversity, and decarbonisation plans, is essential for all stakeholders. 

However, no company has a fully complete story to tell. As a result, many companies make the mistake of rushing into sustainability with piecemeal reporting without a solid foundation. It can be detrimental. Developing and integrating a sustainability strategy into your core business operations is critical.

Building a new sustainability strategy from scratch is no easy task, especially without in-house expertise or skills. Whether your company is just starting out or looking to improve an existing sustainability strategy, a comprehensive approach involving all stakeholders will pay dividends.