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Executive Summary

As EHS teams acquire increased ownership of and influence over ESG and sustainability-related strategies, they are finding that this extends to climate risk and net zero emissions strategies as well. Given the complexity of these topics – and with understanding of them in a state of relative infancy – EHS teams are engaging with service providers to assist in the execution of their duties. When examining climate risk and net zero emissions engagement and requirements, current prominent themes encompass strategic plan priority ranking; changes in budget allocation amounts and dedication; and industry progression with regard to risk awareness and mitigation actions. 

This report will assist EHS-related C-Suite directors, managers and consultants in understanding market trends and dynamics, identifying significant shifts in market sentiment and preparing for future engagements. The following insights have been derived from respondents’ answers to the latest Verdantix global services survey (see Verdantix Global Corporate Survey 2022: EHS Services Budgets, Priorities and Tech Preferences), which will be published in December 2022.

 

Table of contents

Climate Risk And Net Zero Emissions Complexity Is Reflected In Growing Focus On Service-Firm Relationships 
Demand Commands Increased, But Reserved Budgets 
 

Table of figures

Figure 1. Level Of Importance Of Service Support  
Figure 2. Vendor Differentiators
Figure 3. 12-Month EHS Consulting Budget Projections
Figure 4. Service-Level Engagement By Risk Segmentation
 

About the authors

Nathan Goldstein

Senior Analyst, EHS

Nathan is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix EHS practice out of the New York office. His current research agenda focusses on the intersection of Sustainability and ESG trends with the EHS operational sphere. Prior to joining Verdantix, Nathan worked at Bluefield Research where he gained experience in consulting and market research within the global water industry. Nathan holds a MSc in Water: Science and Governance from King’s College London.

Bill Pennington

Research Director, Environment, Health & Safety

Bill leads the Verdantix Environment, Health & Safety practice. His current agenda focuses on EHS and sustainability services, product stewardship as well as benchmarking EHS technology buyer’s budgets, priorities and preferences globally. Bill comes from a background of corporate EHS roles in the manufacturing and logistics industries. He holds an MBS degree in sustainability from the Rutgers University.

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