Sustainability

An integrated team to help you navigate the complexities of global regulation.

Sustainability has evolved substantially in recent years. Good corporate governance and social responsibility are not simply rooted in doing the right thing, they also bring with them performance benefits. We help companies address their sustainability strategies from design and embedding to reporting and assurance.

 

How we can help

Sustainability creates exciting opportunities for companies. It can improve corporate resilience, create economic value and contribute to a healthy ecosystem and strong community. As more businesses embrace sustainability, organisations will need to implement higher standards of governance and gain a full understanding of their social and environmental impact in order to remain competitive.

A solid sustainability approach requires a clear strategy, good governance and quality corporate reporting that addresses the full gamut of environmental, social and governance (ESG) based issues. This will result in clear benefits: increased trust, a competitive edge, greater employee engagement, less waste through improved business processes and loyalty and support from stakeholders.

Depending on where your business is in its sustainability journey, we will assemble a team of area specialists that is focused on your unique needs and can offer solutions aligned with your goals.  Whether it’s supply chain awareness, carbon mapping, climate change risk assessments or diversity promotion, we have the expertise and experience to deliver solutions that will support companies for the long-term. We believe our bespoke approach means you’ll always have the right experts for the right project.

At Forvis Mazars, we offer a wide array of sustainability services to meet your needs, including:

  • Reporting & assurance: Providing audit and assurance solutions for sustainability and human rights reporting, certification for green and social bonds, and assurance over all forms of carbon reporting.
  • Strategy & due diligence: Assistance with developing strategies and business models aligned with best practice ESG principles, as well as due diligence services to ensure compliance.
  • Implementation & transformation: Advice and guidance to help your organisation through a period of change and ensure that it is truly embracing its ethical and sustainable ethos.

Documents

Sustainability and Transparency Report 2023
Sustainability Report 2022
Mazars Global sustainability services brochure 2022
Sustainability Report 2020
Sustainability Report 2021
Sustainability Report 2019
The CSRD: paving the way towards a responsible and proactive transition for all

The CSRD: paving the way towards a responsible and proactive transition for all

19/05/21 Awaited with great impatience by some, yet with caution or even concern by others, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) adopted by the European Commission on April 21 has received a largely positive reception from many stakeholders, and rightfully so.

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Sustainability and Transparency Report 2023

Our reporting period is from September 2022 – August 2023 and coincides with our annual financial reporting cycle. Forvis Mazars in South Africa publishes its sustainability report annually, this is our fourth iteration of our sustainability report. We are also including our transparency reporting in this edition of the report.

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Sustainability and Transparency Report 2023
New EU sustainability regulations

New EU sustainability regulations

What is the CSRD?

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Understanding ESG

Understanding an organisation’s ESG aspects provides an in-depth exploration of non-financial risks that may adversely affect organisational performance. Furthermore, considering the different ESG aspects enable value creation through, firstly, recognising the gaps that are present in their ESG business practices and, secondly, closing the gaps to maximise the value creating opportunities inherit in them.

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Understanding ESG
Strategy & due diligence

Strategy & due diligence

Solutions for embedding sustainability into your business practices.

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Reporting & assurance

Building trust and demonstrating integrity.

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Reporting & assurance

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