Sustainability

Sustainability has evolved substantially in recent years. Good corporate governance and social responsibility are not simply rooted in doing the right thing, they also bring with them performance benefits. We help companies address their sustainability strategies from design and embedding to reporting and assurance.

Our approach

Sustainability presents remarkable prospects for companies, offering a range of benefits such as enhancing corporate resilience, generating economic value, and contributing to a thriving ecosystem and robust community. As an increasing number of businesses embrace sustainability, it becomes imperative for organizations to adopt higher standards of governance and gain a comprehensive understanding of their social and environmental impact to maintain a competitive edge.

To establish a strong sustainability framework, a clear strategy, effective governance, and high-quality corporate reporting addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are essential. Such an approach yields significant advantages, including enhanced trust, a competitive edge, heightened employee engagement, streamlined business processes leading to reduced waste, and the support and loyalty of stakeholders.

At different stages of your sustainability journey, we will curate a team of specialized experts tailored to your unique requirements. Our team is dedicated to delivering solutions aligned with your goals, whether it involves raising supply chain awareness, conducting carbon mapping, assessing climate change risks, or promoting diversity. With our expertise and experience, we are committed to providing long-term support to companies. Our personalized approach ensures that you always have the right experts for each specific project.

How we can help

At Mazars, we offer a wide array of sustainability services to meet your needs, including:

• Reporting & assurance: Providing audit and assurance solutions for sustainability and human rights reporting, certification for green and social bonds, and assurance over all forms of carbon reporting
• Strategy & due diligence: Assistance with developing strategies and business models aligned with best practice ESG principles, as well as due diligence services to ensure compliance
• Implementation & transformation: Advice and guidance to help your organisation through a period of change and ensure that it is truly embracing its ethical and sustainable ethos
• Sustainable finance: supporting financial institutions to respond to regulatory expectations, adhering to sustainability principles, and more broadly, navigating the complex risks and making the most of opportunities emerging from the transition to a sustainable future.