What do sustainability consultants do?
Businesses are under increasing pressure to improve their sustainability credentials and secure success by embedding ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) best practice throughout their organisation. Be it regulators, customers or supply chains, stakeholders favour companies that serve the triple bottom line of people, profit and planet. Embracing sustainability makes business sense in driving efficiencies, securing a competitive edge and building resilience, yet many companies need support on the journey. Many lack the in-house expertise to drive that transition and turn to sustainability consultants to help to develop and implement a robust strategy.
How a sustainability consultant can help your business
A sustainability consultant is a trusted partner that can support your business in meeting its ESG objectives. They help navigate the ever-shifting landscape of sustainability requirements and regulations, and help maximise the business benefits of putting the interests of people and the planet at the heart of decision making.
As a strategic ally, the consultant’s role is to take a deep dive into business operations and help develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy. This includes identifying risks and opportunities and drawing up an action plan to map out positive interventions. These might include tracking and reducing a company’s carbon footprint or adopting more responsible resource management. They also help business leaders keep abreast of the latest legislation and go beyond compliance to steal a march on their competition.
The benefits of working with a sustainability consultant
Having expert guidance from a trusted professional is invaluable for businesses large and small. Sustainability consultants can apply their knowledge and experience to develop a tailored sustainability strategy to meet the needs of your business. At Wylde Connections, our consultants act as an extension of a client’s internal team, driving change that will future proof operations.
They not only help businesses improve their ESG credentials but lead interventions that have significant commercial benefits. Improving operational efficiencies, introducing more responsible resource management and putting strategies in place that have a positive impact on the bottom line.
Sustainability consultants help mitigate risks and maximise opportunities. They help businesses build resilience, respond to pressures, go beyond compliance and gain competitive advantage. Businesses that embrace sustainable practice enhance their reputation, reduce operational costs and harness innovation to open new revenue streams.
Reaping the rewards – real case studies
Wylde’s sustainability consultants have supported a wide range of clients in securing long term benefits from putting sustainability at the heart of their growth strategy. Examples include:
TDP – The Derbyshire-based family business has used our consultancy to develop a robust ESG strategy based on the principles of sustainable production. The business supports the circular economy by manufacturing outdoor furniture from 100% recycled plastic. This not only has environmental benefits but helps differentiate TDP in a competitive market and secured the King’s Award for Enterprise in 20023 for Sustainable Development.
The P & M Group – Gloucester’s The P & M group is working with Wylde to drive its sustainability strategy Project Acorn to stand out from the crowd as an ethical and responsible business whilst inspiring the wider construction sector to meet its Net Zero targets. The group specialises in temperature-controlled buildings for the cold chain industry. It is using our consultants’ expertise to help reduce its own carbon footprint and win more business by helping customers minimise their energy consumption.
CHH – The business has worked with Wylde consultants to develop a robust sustainability strategy that allows it to use its smart connectivity solutions to support smart city development. It applies three decades of manufacturing experience to tap into high growth markets such as solar and electric vehicle charging. By aligning its action plan with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, CHH is accessing new commercial opportunities that benefit people and planet whilst improving operational efficiencies by committing to measure and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
The work of a sustainability consultant has never been so important. As businesses struggle to respond to the impacts of climate change and try to adapt more sustainable practices to ensure their long-term success, they need experts at hand to help them on their journey.
Talk to Wylde today about how our consultants can help your business secure a more sustainable future. Book a discovery call today.