Business and sustainability - it’s not a tradeoff, it’s a growth, risk mitigation, and cost savings opportunity that has brand and fiscal value
The right strategy can be vital in planning, protect against regulatory, reputational and climate risk, add brand value, assess financial materiality, save on energy costs, identify tax incentives, and enhance long term financial viability
Over half of global GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is moderately or highly dependent on nature, to the tune of $44 trillion in economic value generation (source: World Economic Forum and PwC).
In 2023, 22 states created pro-ESG laws and 18 created anti-ESG laws (source). Whether it’s the IRA (Inflation Reduction Act), the SEC regulations, local regulations (BEUDO, BERDO and more!), Extended Producer Regulations (EPR), or state requirements, we can help you to take advantage of incentive programs and stay ahead of what is on the horizon
Companies that place importance on environmental, social, and governance factors have seen profits rise 9.1% and revenues grow 9.7% over the past three years (source).
More than 80% of company leaders plan to voluntarily align with environmental reporting standards, even when it’s not required (source: Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, April 2025)
“Investors factor sustainability into risk assessments, consumers expect transparency, employees scrutinize corporate commitments, and business partners demand accountability. In a recent Workiva survey, 97% of C-Suite and other executives agreed that sustainability reporting creates value beyond compliance” (source)
More than half of CEOs expect significant returns from their investments in sustainability by 2030. (KPMG)
80% of C-suite leaders reported that their employees have already or soon will impact their sustainability plans (Deloitte)
69% of employees believe that their company should be committing resources towards sustainability efforts, including work that reduces waste and energy use (Deloitte)
While saving the earth is important, you have a business to run. The good news is that they are not mutually exclusive.
According to Ernst & Young, companies that implement these strategies have seen positive impacts on risk management, innovation and brand value. In addition, 89% of consumers worldwide would like to see mandatory environmental reporting and disclosures (source)
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“We can stop global warming – not by slowing down economies, but by speeding them up; Not by depending on national governments, but by empowering cities, businesses, and citizens; Not by scaring people about the future, but by showing them the immediate benefits of taking action. If we accomplish this, we will be healthier and wealthier; We will live longer and better lives; we’ll have less poverty and political instability, and while we’re at it, we’ll pass on to our children and theirs, a brighter future” (Bloomberg, 2017).
