Strategic Focus: Customer Insights Into ESG & Sustainability Consulting Services

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Executive Summary

Since 2021/2022, the ESG and sustainability consulting market has grown substantially. Customers demand customized solutions and deep industry expertise to support regulatory requirements, mitigate potential risk and identify opportunities in the constantly evolving ESG and sustainability market. To help customers and consulting providers maximize the value of their engagements, this report provides customer insights, primary needs and preferences based on 36 corporate interviews conducted as part of the Verdantix Green Quadrant: ESG And Sustainability Consulting 2024.
ESG and sustainability consultants bring sustainability plans to life
Firms seek consulting services to foster their sustainability ambitions
Organizations prioritize deep ESG and sustainability expertise and customization
Customer advice on maximizing value from ESG and sustainability consulting services
Figure 1. Firms' priorities when selecting an ESG and sustainability consulting provider
Figure 2. Core recommendations to maximize value of ESG and sustainability consulting services

About the Authors

Elisa Molero

Elisa Molero

Industry Analyst

Elisa is an Industry Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in supply chain sustainability. Her research covers 100 vendors in the supply chain sustainability market, supporting b…

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Priyanka Bawa

Priyanka Bawa

Senior Analyst

Priyanka is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, where she leads research to enable sustainability leaders and services firms to analyse shifting market dynamics and evaluate innova…

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Kim Knickle

Kim Knickle

Research Director

Kim Knickle is a Research Director at Verdantix, bringing more than two decades of analyst experience to the evolving world of sustainability. Her current research spans ESG a…

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