Sustainability and Climate Change Advisory

A net zero target is a statement of intent. A credible net zero roadmap is the operational and financial plan that makes it real. The difference matters because investors, regulators and supply chain partners are no longer accepting targets without the evidence of how they will be achieved.

A rigorous net zero roadmap includes a complete GHG emissions inventory across Scope 1, 2 and 3, identification and sequencing of the most cost-effective decarbonization levers, science-based interim and long-term targets aligned with SBTi methodology, capital expenditure planning for the transition, and a governance and KPI framework to track progress. It also addresses the sector-specific technology choices and value chain engagement strategies that determine whether decarbonization commitments are executable in practice or aspirational on paper.

ESG reporting is the process of disclosing your organization's sustainability performance against a recognized framework - IFRS S1 and S2, GRI, CSRD, TCFD or SFDR. ESG strategy is the foundation that makes that reporting meaningful: the materiality assessment that identifies what actually matters to your business, the goals and governance structure, and the operational roadmap that drives real performance improvement rather than disclosure compliance.

Organizations that invest in reporting without building the underlying strategy tend to produce disclosures that satisfy the letter of frameworks but fail under investor or auditor scrutiny. As mandatory assurance requirements come into force under CSRD and ISSB, the gap between organizations with genuine ESG strategy and those with reporting-only programmes will become increasingly visible - and increasingly costly.

ESG due diligence in a transaction context involves identifying and quantifying the material sustainability risks embedded in a target before they affect valuation, post-acquisition costs or investor confidence. This means evaluating physical and transition climate risk exposure, Scope 3 liability in the target's supply chain, governance quality and ESG management systems, regulatory compliance across applicable sustainability frameworks, and potential stranded asset risk in transition-exposed sectors.

The output is a risk-rated assessment of ESG materiality with direct implications for valuation and deal structuring, alongside a post-acquisition integration plan. For private equity, this extends across the full investment lifecycle - from ESG screening at deal sourcing through to value creation programmes and exit positioning. As LP demands on ESG performance intensify and regulatory requirements on sustainability disclosure tighten, ESG due diligence has moved from a nice-to-have to a standard part of every serious transaction process.

Climate risk assessment under TCFD and IFRS S2 requires organizations to evaluate both physical risks - the direct impacts of climate change on assets, operations and supply chains such as flooding, extreme heat and water stress — and transition risks, which arise from the policy, technology and market changes associated with moving to a low-carbon economy. Both categories must be assessed across recognized climate scenarios, typically including 1.5°C, 2°C and higher warming pathways, with quantified financial impact analysis rather than narrative-only disclosure.

The most common gap we see is organizations producing scenario narratives that describe climate risks qualitatively but cannot translate them into financial terms - revenue impacts, asset impairment, increased capital expenditure or higher operating costs. Investors and auditors are increasingly requiring this quantification. A climate risk assessment that meets the current standard integrates into enterprise risk management, informs strategic planning, and produces disclosures that are defensible under third-party review.

Sustainability consulting delivers the most value to organizations where sustainability decisions carry real financial, regulatory or competitive consequences - which today covers most large organizations across most sectors.

Corporations and industrials typically engage for net zero roadmaps, Scope 3 transparency, mandatory ESG reporting under CSRD or ISSB, and market entry strategy for green economy opportunities. Financial institutions and private equity firms engage for ESG due diligence on transactions, portfolio climate risk management, financed emissions measurement and green finance structuring. Energy companies engage for low-carbon technology strategy across hydrogen, CCUS, renewables and storage. Governments and development finance institutions engage for green finance taxonomy design, climate investment strategy and regulatory framework development. The common thread across all of them is that sustainability has moved from a voluntary commitment to a core business and financial consideration - and the organizations that treat it that way are the ones that get the most from advisory support.

From day one, you will be part of the process. We start by understanding your business inside out, then craft a project roadmap filled with clear milestones and actionable strategies. You will get ongoing updates and transparent communication, ensuring you are always in the loop. It's not just advice; it's a partnership.