Green Quadrant Environmental NGOs 2009 (UK)

Published: 18 November 2009

22 pages, 12 figures

Executive Summary

This report provides executives responsible for Corporate Social Responsibility with an in-depth, fact-based assessment of 12 leading Environmental NGOs. NGOs like The Climate Group and WWF are key stakeholders who influence, validate and advise on corporate environmental and climate change strategies. They also influence the standards and new policy frameworks which shape future markets. Verdantix interviews with a focus group of 30 CSR executives shows how climate change awareness-building has ceded centre-stage to mitigation plans, water scarcity, adaptation and building the sustainable enterprise. The Green Quadrant® analysis positions two NGOs in the Leaders quadrant and ten NGOs in the Specialists segment. This reflects the differentiated value propositions of NGOs that they require to attract funding. Shortlists for NGO engagement, drawn up by CSR directors, should reflect their material issues and business objectives — as well as the NGO’s credentials.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

STATE OF THE MARKET
Moving Targets Force Evolution Of Both NGOs And Corporates

FIRMS FOCUS ON NGOS FOR SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY ADVICE
CSR Directors View NGOs As Key Stakeholders In Sustainability Strategy
Firms Prioritise Climate Change, Employee And Sustainability Issues
Firms Balance Business Alignment And Credibility To Select Partners
CSR Directors Want Strategy Validation Not Executive-Level Change
Four NGOs Dominate Brand Awareness On Sustainability Issues
 

GREEN QUADRANT® ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL NGOS UK
The Green Quadrant Methodology
Evaluated Firms: Selection Criteria
Evaluation Criteria
Two Environmental NGOs Lead The Way In The UK
Specialists Create High Momentum On Specific Environmental Issues

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BUYERS
Environmental NGO Shortlisting Advice

PROVIDER PROFILES

Business In The Community
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Group
Earthwatch Institute
Fauna and Flora International
Forrest Stewardship Council
Forum For The Future
Global Action Plan
Green Alliance
Oxfam
Tomorrow’s Company
WWF

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1. The Three Phases Of Environmental NGOs From 2005 To 2013
Figure 2. NGOs Are A Key External Stakeholder For Corporate Climate Strategies
Figure 3. NGOs Advise On Climate Change & Sustainability (CCaS) Plans
Figure 4. Water Management And Adaptation Are The Key Topics Of Tomorrow
Figure 5. Companies Look For Pragmatic NGOs With Business Aligned Objectives
Figure 6. Companies Primarily Seek Environmental Strategy Input
Figure 7. Four NGOs Lead The Pack On Brand Awareness
Figure 8. Green Quadrant® Environmental NGOs UK
Figure 9. Capabilities Criteria For 12 Environmental NGOs
Figure 10. Market Momentum Criteria For 12 Environmental NGOs
Figure 11. Capability Scores For 12 Environmental NGOs
Figure 12. Momentum Scores For 12 Environmental NGOs