Sustainability Management Consulting
We help transform your business by mitigating risks and seizing opportunities in sustainability.
Our team leverages the engineering, consulting, and industry expertise of AFRY's 19,000-strong network of professionals worldwide, helping provide world-class sustainability solutions.
The decade of sustainability transformation
Companies must meet new expectations for positive environmental, social, and economic impacts. With the world needing to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050, this is a huge undertaking, especially as we are already on a trajectory to surpass the 1.5-degree limit. Companies and financiers must present credible transition plans on how they will deliver their strategy, aligning with the latest and most ambitious climate science recommendations in their journey towards net zero.
Over half of global GDP relies on nature and its services; companies depend on biodiversity and water throughout their value chains and must better understand and manage their nature-related risks and opportunities. Additionally, there is growing stakeholder expectation and regulation around managing supply chains with respect for human rights.
In this decade of action, corporates, investors, board members, governmental organisations, and other key stakeholders need trustworthy partners. Specifically, they need partners who can help them analyse the current situation and develop strategies and actionable roadmaps to achieve their sustainability targets. By combining management consulting, engineering, and design with deep sector competence and tech/AI/big data skill sets, we provide actionable solutions that go beyond compliance and reporting to ensure measurable impact and value.
Integrating sustainability into business strategy
Our global sustainability advisory team is tackling challenges and capitalising on opportunities across energy, bioindustry, infrastructure, industrial sectors, and future mobility.
We support clients throughout their sustainability transformation journeys, tailored to their current situations and ambition levels. By providing strategic advice on developing comprehensive sustainability strategies and ESG governance, we help clients achieve market leadership and comply with emerging sustainability regulations and requirements.
Our consultants have extensive experience in the five key areas of change: climate, biodiversity, circular economy, water, and social issues, which are also the core objectives in sustainable taxonomies worldwide. We help companies navigate the dynamic regulatory landscape and determine what is material for their business strategies. We also assist companies in adapting to new Green Claims regulations by bridging marketing and product development to transform scientific integrity into marketable sustainability.
ESG transactions and due diligence
As ESG continues to grow in importance for transactions, our ESG due diligence services help companies ensure alignment with sustainability principles and responsible practices. This involves verifying the availability of data and analysis in addition to compliance with legislation, as well as evaluating costs and risks related to regulatory and non-regulatory targets, process and technology-stranded risks, and asset integration into the overall portfolio.
Our team of experts conduct comprehensive assessments in close collaboration with AFRY Management Consulting's energy and bioindustry professionals, identifying potential risks and opportunities for improvement within environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance.
On-demand webinar: Time To Act: Biodiversity
Join us to explore sustainable business practices across industries and their role in preserving biodiversity.
Net-Zero Strategy and Implementation
Using advanced modelling tools, AFRY helps clients achieve net-zero emissions with tailored decarbonisation roadmaps for sectors like energy and manufacturing. We address physical and transition climate risks and risk assessments and stress tests for companies, banks, and financiers. Our solutions ensure compliance and measurable impact.
Circular Economy Solutions
AFRY helps improve resource efficiency, creating closed-loop systems, decreasing waste, and helping clients design sustainable products to enhance recycling and reduce emissions. Integrating circular principles into business operations, we help companies achieve regulatory compliance, improve market competitiveness, and foster sustainable growth.
Corporate Biodiversity
AFRY develops biodiversity and nature-positive management strategies aligned with SBTN for companies and financial institutions. We use advanced geospatial tools to enhance biodiversity efficiency, assess impacts, identify green opportunities, and promote natural capital to mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance in sectors like energy and mining.
Water
AFRY optimises water usage, enhances management, and ensures regulatory compliance across varied sectors, including the most water-intensive industries. We develop stewardship and conservation strategies, conduct risk assessments, and use advanced technologies to promote sustainable water practices, mitigating risks and supporting sustainability goals.
Social Responsibility
AFRY improves social responsibility by addressing social impacts within operations and supply chains. We conduct baseline studies, assess community relations and human rights, and create tailored social responsibility frameworks. Our services align companies with global standards and regulatory requirements to promote sustainable growth.
Sustainable Investments
AFRY’s energy and carbon market modelling assists investors in understanding climate and transition risks. We advise on green bonds, impact investing, and other sustainable finance mechanisms, ensuring alignment with ESG principles and regulatory requirements. Our approach supports financial performance with positive environmental and social outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the vision of AFRY's Sustainability Management Consulting?
- How do we support clients in integrating sustainability into their operations?
- What specialised consulting services does AFRY provide to assist clients on their sustainability journey?
Our vision is to embed sustainability at the core of companies as a trusted advisor, encompassing influencing their operations and boardrooms.
We aim to help our clients become global leaders in sustainability, turning risks into opportunities and leveraging their achievements as cornerstones of their marketing efforts, demonstrating their commitment to a sustainable future.
At AFRY Management Consulting, we leverage AFRY's network of over 19,000 experts, bringing extensive knowledge in adjusting technologies, materials, and design to enhance sustainability and help companies address the multifaceted challenges of sustainability and ESG issues (Environmental, Social, and Governance issues). Our seasoned leadership team and experts collaborate closely with clients to develop tailored, innovative solutions that align with their specific needs and goals while reducing their environmental footprint and carbon intensity.
Recognising the critical importance of addressing the climate crisis and the role of renewable energy sources in shaping a more sustainable future, we offer comprehensive due diligence solutions to ensure that corporate governance and ESG practices align with the highest standards. In addition, we conduct comprehensive corporate strategy workshops to equip businesses with the necessary tools and knowledge for driving sustainable transformation. This holistic approach ensures seamless integration of sustainability into their operations and strategies, fostering innovation and long-term success.
We further provide support to portfolio companies in optimising their supply chains and mitigating risks within, e.g. global food systems, contributing to the stability of the global economy. Large institutional investors and corporate clients under our guidance will receive benefits from sustainable investing and forming strategic partnerships that drive impactful climate action.
Our approach is tailored to meet the increasingly demanding expectations of investors, employees, and other stakeholders influenced by the global incorporation of sustainability into legislation and strategies. By focusing on natural resources management, reducing costs, and promoting diversity within organisations, we position our clients as global leaders in sustainability. Through our guidance, companies can enhance their corporate governance frameworks, address governance issues effectively, and create long-lasting value for all stakeholders involved.
Additionally, AFRY advocates for diverse perspectives and inclusive practices as part of a comprehensive approach to sustainability. We believe that diversity enhances innovation and strengthens organisations' ability to tackle complex ESG issues, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and sustainable future.
Our team of dedicated sustainability consultants helps clients and businesses address challenges and opportunities through a broad service portfolio:
- Market analysis and research
- Net Zero strategies and roadmaps (scope 1-2-3)
- Sustainability strategies and KPIs
- Taxonomy and CSRD/ESRS advisory
- Carbon pricing, modelling and carbon/GHG accounting
- Climate Adaptation advisory
- Biodiversity and natural capital accounting
- Water strategies
- Social responsibility
- Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Life Cycle Cost Analysis
- Environmental Product Declarations and Ecodesign
- Sustainable and digital experiences
- Green/impact tech advisory
- Sustainable transformation
- Strategic advice and ESG due diligence
- Asset and portfolio reviews and impact strategies
- Sustainable finance
