The opportunity for Strategic Materiality
he materiality of financial versus non-financial issues is viewed differently in most companies. Moreover, responsibility for determining the list of material issues from these different perspectives falls to different units within an organization. The net result is a missed opportunity to harmonize the management of these issues, and ultimately optimize how the company creates value. […]
How to communicate what innovation and sustainability have in common
In a classic atmospheric picture chosen for the annual report of the Swiss Prime Site Group, a couple sits on a bench looking out over the city from the “Zürcher Waid,” the Prime Tower that dominates the urban west of Zurich. Many figures, graphics and interviews follow in the next 200 pages, alongside talk of […]
Sustainability is an Executive Issue
Many companies have a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or sustainability program. However, many do not make the most of it. Sustainability is often approached as an add on to “normal” business and as such the impact of their sustainability initiatives is often limited. Corporate sustainability should be pursued strategically and holistically, and not as a […]
Materiality assessment: A starting point for strategy, performance and reporting
very company confronts economic, social, environmental and governance issues that are relevant to sustainable business management. A systematic materiality assessment helps determine which topics should be considered in business or sustainability strategy development, in performance measurement and in reporting. A clear focus enables impactful sustainability management.What are the advantages of a materiality analysis? A well-structured […]
Sustainable Finance Briefing – EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance. Implications for financial service providers. Five points.
The EU wants to redirect capital flows toward sustainable investments and anchor sustainability in risk management. These objectives stem from the Sustainable Finance Action Plan adopted by the European Commission in March 2018 and from the “European Green Deal” presented in December 2019. As a result, the interfaces and cooperation between financial institutions and companies […]
Transparency Delivers Engagement for Luxury Watchmaker
he reserved and private nature of the luxury watch industry has long been a cultural hallmark. The implicit promise in luxury is perfection and freedom from unpleasantries. However, luxury goods consumers are waking up to the truth that beautiful items may hide a back story of environmental damage and human suffering. Swiss luxury watchmaker IWC […]
20 Years Sustainserv – A conversation with the founding partners
Creating Shared Value Through Strategic Integration
Challenge Integrate ESG and material topics into core business operations and strategy. Client Goal Our client is a large high-tech manufacturing company that specializes in analytical laboratory instruments and software services for scientists. Currently, our client employs over 7,000 people worldwide and operations in over 30 countries including manufacturing facilities and corporate offices. Our client […]
Clariant’s Holistic Approach to Value Creation Through Integrated Reporting
Challenge Making the leap from a conventional financial report to an innovative Integrated Report, which requires far wider company participation, dismantling silos, mining a completely new kind of data and a significant process shift. Goal Clariant is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals. Before 2016, the company annually released a traditional financial report and […]
A climate strategy that lasts:Developing a dynamic climate strategy for the Pension Fund of the Credit Suisse Group
Challenge The challenge was to develop a pension fund climate strategy that considers both climate risks for the organization and climate impact by the pension fund. The climate strategy had to give clear guidance for the future while keeping enough flexibility for a step-by-step implementation approach. Project Goal The Pension Fund of the Credit Suisse […]
