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      Discover how embedding sustainability into your operations can boost efficiency, innovation, and growth while reducing environmental impact.

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      Although many companies have set sustainability goals, only a few seem likely to meet their targets. In fact, while 67% of companies in our global survey reported having bold sustainability ambitions with clear objectives, only 3% are on track to achieve them. But for leaders who identify the right opportunities and focus on holistic solutions, sustainability strategies can yield enormous value and competitive advantage.

      We built our sustainability consulting expertise on three core tenets: pragmatism, value, and teaming. We collaborate with you to develop actionable plans and realistic targets, emphasizing practical solutions. This approach enables your organization to meet sustainability goals while increasing value and improving the bottom line. And we recognize that no single team can solve complex sustainability challenges alone, so we work with you to mobilize teams across your organization and embed stakeholder collaborations and partnerships across every aspect of your business.

      We’ll help you seamlessly weave sustainability strategies into your core operations, addressing everything from energy and carbon emissions to sustainable investments and due diligence. Our expertise extends to circularity and sustainable materials, sustainable food systems, supply chain refinement, commercial excellence, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Let’s team up to turn your bold ambitions into meaningful results.

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      We help clients define carbon reduction strategies that add value. This includes reducing emissions in operations and supply chains, monetizing low-carbon offerings, and preparing for climate risks. We collaborate with you to maximize the impact of your carbon reduction efforts and make them a competitive advantage.

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      Transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy will mitigate climate change, reduce pollution, and conserve resources. Our goal is not only to help companies meet their 2050 net-zero commitments, but to accelerate their energy transition, achieving drastic emissions reductions by 2035 and using this expertise as a strategic advantage.

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      Circularity decouples economic growth from resource consumption. As natural resources become more and more limited and sustainability regulations increase, circular business models can drive growth, cut costs, and build resilience. We assist you in executing comprehensive solutions that reveal new opportunities, increase customer value, and preserve our environment.

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      The urgent need for transformation in food systems presents a significant opportunity for companies to elevate their ambitions and rethink their strategies. By aligning with climate and nature commitments, companies can create greater value for customers, ensure supply chain stability, and drive sustainable growth for their businesses.

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      Sustainability presents a range of opportunities and risks for investors. As the leading consulting adviser to the private equity and financial services industries, their key stakeholders, and other investors, we have the expertise you need to achieve sustained returns from your sustainability strategy.

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      We bring together diverse perspectives supported by a culture of belonging, unlocking strategic advantages for businesses across all sectors.

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      A growing number of organizations are leveraging the power of AI to drive long-term business value while advancing their sustainability goals. We work with you to:

      • Embed sustainability into AI strategy and deployment
      • Identify and mitigate sustainability-related risks introduced by AI
      • Unlock AI as a powerful driver of sustainable value creation

      Across industries and geographies, we partner with companies to strike the right balance between AI’s potential and its risks to deliver measurable, sustainable outcomes.

      Discover how AI is creating opportunities in sustainability

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      Learn about AI’s transformative role in helping global leaders use decarbonization and other strategies to align environmental impact with business value.
      Decarbonizing Fashion: How to Align Impact with Business Value See how we’re helping global industry leaders win with AI

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      Our AI and sustainability experts work side by side with your teams to integrate responsible AI practices into your operating model, reduce environmental footprints, and optimize resource use.
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      An Oil and Gas Leader Creates a New Clean Energy Business
      We helped build plans, launch, and set ambitious targets for this independent entity.

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      A Manufacturer Vows to “Push to Zero” Carbon Emissions
      Bugaboo CEO Adriaan Thierry explains how the global manufacturer of parenting products and solutions is charting a bold course.
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      We’ve been recognized by IDC MarketScape as a leader in carbon management and net zero services.

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      Along with our sustainability expertise and corporate strategy, our partnerships with leading players in the sustainability sector enable us to achieve exceptional results for our clients. In collaboration with industry visionaries, we offer state-of-the-art platforms for decarbonization, circularity, and more to support your sustainability goals. Discover below how these top-tier partners help us create value for your company.

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      Our Insights on Sustainability

      How AI Is Starting to Transform Circular Packaging
      There are 15 AI use cases companies across the value chain can use today to accelerate circularity.
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      Exploring AI for Packaging Circularity
      AI is already creating value across the packaging lifecycle, from optimising design and reducing material use to improving sorting and traceability.
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      First Movers Coalition for Food: CEO Lessons for the Future of Food Procurement
      How companies can move beyond pilot initiatives to embed resilient, sustainable sourcing at scale.
      World Economic Forum
      Fueling the Future: How Business, Finance, and Policy Can Accelerate the Clean Fuels Market
      Why global clean fuel ambitions are outpacing investment, and what leaders must do to unlock capital and scale viable projects.
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      The Visionary CEO's Guide to Sustainability 2025

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