Sustainable Business Strategies
Verdantix research on sustainability and climate change strategies digs below corporate marketing machines and political messaging to examine the on-the-ground facts. Our forecasts answer questions about the real level of spending on sustainable business initiatives. Our case studies assess the substance behind corporate sustainability plans. Our Green Quadrant studies compare suppliers to help their customers make more intelligent procurement decisions.
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Unilever's Strategy Leverages Value Chain Influence
This case study is one in a series of Verdantix reports that analyses corporate sustainability strategies. This report provides individuals in roles such as Chief Sustainability Officer or VP of Sustainability with an independent analysis of Unilever’s sustainability strategy. Headquartered in London, Unilever is a $57.9 billion fast moving consumer goods firm operating across 180 countries. View full Report details »
Published: 10 January 2012
ArcelorMittal Begins To Tackle Climate Change
This case study is one in a series of Verdantix reports on corporate climate change strategies. ArcelorMittal is the largest steel company in the world with operations in 28 countries. In 2008, ArcelorMittal launched a climate roadmap which includes targets for greenhouse gas reduction and a commitment to work with the EU steel industry on investment in technologies that will reduce the sector’s carbon emissions. View full Report details »
Published: 20 April 2010
BA Operates Defensive Climate Change Plan
This case study is one in a series of Verdantix reports that analyzes the defensive climate change strategies implemented by companies in energy intensive sectors. The aviation industry is currently responsible for 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions, a figure which is expected to rise to 5-6% by 2050 through passenger growth. View full Report details »
Published: 01 December 2009
BAE Systems Wakes Up To Climate Change
Since 2003 BAE Systems, the global aerospace and defence contractor, has submitted a report to the Carbon Disclosure Project but until 2008 its climate change strategy was limited to energy efficiency and regulatory risk management. By appointing a Managing Director for CSR with a strong general management background, investing in an enterprise carbon footprint and engaging with customers and suppliers on sustainability the firm has now pushed its plans out of the hangar onto the runway View full Report details »
Published: 01 June 2009
Best Practices For The Carbon Reduction Commitment
From April 2009 the carbon dioxide emissions of at least 5,000 private and public sector organizations in the UK must be measured and reported by law under a scheme called the Carbon Reduction Commitment. Many organizations are woefully unprepared for this legislation. Individuals responsible for CRC compliance — in energy, finance, environment and CSR roles — need to understand the best practices. Otherwise they may face the wrath of the CEO due to unbudgeted costs and reputational damage. View full Report details »
Published: 16 September 2008
Best Practices In Sustainability Communications
As executives embrace sustainability across many strategic and operational areas of their business, marketing will be among the fastest growing areas of spending as they try to capitalize on the brand benefits of being seen as responsible. But to date, firms have relegated sustainability either to the corporate social responsibility report – underselling the strategic importance of key initiatives – or ‘green marketing’ campaigns, which the public views with scepticism. View full Report details »
Published: 23 January 2012
BHP Billiton Climate Plan Focuses On Compliance
This case study is one in a series of Verdantix reports that analyses defensive climate change strategies implemented by companies in energy and fuel intensive sectors. Climate change presents financial and operational risks to BHP Billiton, predominantly through increasingly stringent environmental regulations. To combat this, the firm has developed a short-term sustainability plan built on executive leadership, 5 year carbon reduction targets and broad stakeholder engagement. View full Report details »
Published: 16 December 2009
BP Hedges Against An Uncertain Future Climate
This case study is one in a series of Verdantix reports that analyse corporate climate change and sustainability strategies. BP is the third largest integrated oil and gas company in the world, providing around 2% of the world’s primary energy and generating revenue of $246 billion in 2009. BP references rising energy demand to justify and forecast a large share for its fossil fuel resources in the world’s energy mix over the next 20 years. View full Report details »
Published: 19 May 2010
BT's Connected Reporting Links Strategy And Sustainability
Accounting for Sustainability created the connected reporting framework to support organizations in linking business strategy, financial performance, and environmental and social trends. This report outlines the framework and key considerations of connected reporting, illustrated by BT Group’s implementation. The framework aims to offer a more balanced view of an organization’s performance than current annual reports usually produced in response to legal disclosure requirements. View full Report details »
Published: 01 April 2011
Capgemini Seizes Smart Metering Opportunities
Global consulting, technology, outsourcing and professional services firm Capgemini has capitalized on opportunities in the smart metering market, winning several contracts over the past five years, and is poised to benefit from future growth in this area. The smart meter capability falls under Capgemini’s global smart energy services division and is driving 90% of its revenues in this area. Capgemini believes that the greatest immediate smart meter opportunities exist in Europe. View full Report details »
Published: 23 September 2010