Sustainability for privately owned businesses

Every business is different, whether that’s in size, ambition, or even geography. But all of them have a connected topic that needs to be addressed: sustainability.

And we don’t simply mean turning the lights off in the office – there are real ramifications and opportunities when it comes to sustainability in business. Sustainability is no longer solely a challenge for larger organisations. Privately-owned businesses are under increasing pressure to take action on their ESG impact, and many are struggling to know how to begin.

At Mazars, we are here to help you to embed sustainability into your business, moving beyond compliance to reach tangible opportunities for the future. As such, we have created a dedicated hub for privately-owned businesses, and invite you to make the most of our collection of resources to support your sustainability journey.

Its value in attracting new talent

15/03/22 The importance of employers holding sustainable credentials is becoming increasingly critical in the recruitment (and retention) of talent.

Overcoming a lack of capacity and resources

17/02/22 Gaining competitive advantage through a more sustainable business proposition can be achieved by all companies, irrespective of size. Some, however, are still daunted by the challenges, known and unknown, of building a sustainable business. And the perceived burdens on resources of new commitments such as measuring and managing the impact of ESG over time.

Embracing a sustainable mindset

09/12/21 Shifting the emphasis from risks to opportunities. Some companies still see sustainability policies as a threat to their business. Far from it. In the new economy businesses will soon realise that integrating sustainability into their business strategy will help them take advantage of opportunities, better manage risk, and increase their appeal for inward investment. At the same time, they’ll...

A practical guide on sustainability

With societal expectations increasingly permeating corporate governance, companies need to evolve their business models to embrace lasting value creation that benefits not only the shareholders, but also internal and external stakeholders as well as wider society.

Three steps-kickstart your sustainability strategy

Executing a business sustainability strategy is more important than ever and is essential for the long-term success of a company. Not only does it help in the development of your business vision and strategy, but a sustainability strategy will also help to reduce unnecessary costs through the implementation of leaner and smarter processes.

Recruiting and retaining Gen Z

As Millennials, or Generation Y, grow into the founders, directors and managers of today’s workplace, focus is now shifting towards the new cohort coming through: Gen Z. Born between 1995 and the early 2000s, Gen Z are either just entering employment, or starting to think about what they want from their careers. They are the future leaders for growing businesses and the race is on to attract and retain...

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Getting the digital-cultural balance right

Digital and technological advances have brought great benefits to businesses worldwide. Through digital innovation, we have experienced increased customer communication and reach, artificial intelligence, development of new solutions and systems as well as being able to collect copious amounts of valuable data through various algorithms that help drive business direction.