Strategy and due diligence

Companies are increasingly adopting sustainable strategies that consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues as part of their daily operations. As the world pays more attention to how companies behave, an effective strategy is imperative. Our team can provide the advice and guidance needed to integrate and develop a sustainability framework.

Sustainability is fast becoming a critical component of the business agenda. In the past, sustainability was primarily associated with environmental factors, but today it encompasses the full range of ESG issues and is seen as having an impact on a company's bottom line as well as its reputation. 

A sustainability strategy is the integration of economic, environmental and social objectives into the business plan with the goal of creating long-term value for your organization, your stakeholders and society at large, while maintaining and enhancing our natural resources for future generations. As awareness of ESG issues increases, many companies are seeking to implement and integrate these principles into their operations. Because ESG encompasses a wide range of issues, such as climate change, human rights, consumer protection, employee relations and responsible management, it is important to focus on the ones that matter most to your organization.

We combine our extensive knowledge of ESG issues with our business expertise to provide you with the advice and support you need when developing a sustainability strategy. Our team draws expertise from across the Forvis Mazars business and works as one in an integrated and collaborative way, focusing on tailoring your service to ensure it is the right fit for you.

Through our collaborative approach, we can help you with

• Formulate a comprehensive stakeholder engagement policy, ensuring that all parties are considered, the approach is planned and strategies are agreed upon
• Identify and focus on the material issues that have the greatest impact on your company and matter most to stakeholders in terms of economic, environmental and social risks that could affect your business reputation and ability to create value
• Establish systems to measure your chosen key performance indicators.
• Calculate your carbon footprint and identify opportunities to reduce and offset your impact

Our services

• ESG and sustainability strategy development and due diligence
• Establishment of anti-corruption programs
• Corporate governance services
• GDPR and privacy and data protection compliance
• Carbon footprint and energy efficiency assessment
• Human rights strategy
• Supply chain CSR diagnostics and sustainable procurement strategy