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An overview of news, trends and research in Sustainability consulting in the UK:

Cognizant leader Rob Walker: ‘The time to act on ESG is today’ The UK & Ireland Managing Director of Cognizant, Rob Walker, outlines why and how businesses must start acting on their environmental and social responsibilities – and how Cognizant is leading by exa
25 October 2021
KPMG investing over $1 billion in sustainability and ESG services KPMG is investing big in sustainability consulting. In the coming three years, the global firm is channelling more than $1 billion in its services focused on sustainability and ESG matters.
18 October 2021
UK businesses without sustainable supply chains at financial risk More than 80% of investment managers now believe businesses without supply chain sustainability risk falls in their share price.
23 September 2021
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees to cost at least €6 trillion According to a new report, if the global energy sector fails to rapidly decarbonize and increase its generation capacity, the world will lose the race to net zero.
22 September 2021
10 ways businesses can reduce their digital carbon footprint Over the past year many businesses have seen their digital emissions grow – in some cases dramatically.
25 August 2021
L.E.K. Consulting establishes centre of excellence for sustainability Following the firm’s announcement it would become a net zero business by the end of the decade, L.E.K. Consulting has launched a new sustainability centre.
19 August 2021
Bridging the gap between net-zero targets and government policy In June, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) published a report setting out the most pressing climate change risks and opportunities.
19 August 2021
It’s time consulting leaders walk-the-walk on climate change Sustainability professionals have long encountered a mixed response from the C-suite when it comes to taking action on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
18 August 2021
Researcher warns world on course for societal collapse The revisitation of a controversial research piece from five decades ago has suggested “the collapse of society” could occur in the next 30 years.
09 August 2021
Firms must 'eliminate' palm oil from supply chains The infamously damaging palm oil supply chain is eating itself, according to a new study.
05 August 2021
Bain & Company sets out to slash business travel emissions Bain & Company plans to reduce its scope 3 emissions from business travel by 35% over the next five years.
05 August 2021
New BCG offering helps corporates scale sustainability ventures The Digital Ventures arm of Boston Consulting Group has launched a new offering aimed at helping corporates accelerate their progress to a net-zero economy.
28 July 2021
Renewable projects could help G20 find 22% of 2030 targets A new report has identified a number of renewable energy projects, which could deliver 22% of emissions reductions promised by leading countries before 2030.
21 July 2021
Element Energy joins sustainability consultancy ERM Global sustainability advisory ERM has confirmed its seventh purchase of 2021. The acquisition of Element Energy adds around 90 professionals to ERM’s growing global presence.
14 July 2021
ERM acquires renewable consultancy RCG Sustainability consultancy ERM has completed its sixth acquisition of 2021, with renewable energy advisory RCG bringing another 60 experts to ERM.
07 July 2021
Re_Set Co-Founder James Bidwell on consultants walking the talk in sustainability As the consulting industry pushes to improve its collective sustainability credentials, Re_Set Co-Founder James Bidwell has warned that it is not enough for firms to advise.
05 July 2021
L.E.K. joins 2030 net zero drive of consulting industry L.E.K. Consulting has become the latest UK consulting firm to join the race to be net zero by the end of the decade.
05 July 2021
10 ways in which IT can help energy companies meet sustainability goals CIO’s and IT leaders at energy companies have a significant role to play in helping their organisations green their operations and meet net zero targets.
01 July 2021
Re_Set establishes new partnership with Rewilding Britain Strategy consultancy Re-Set has announced a new strategic partnership with Rewilding Britain.
01 July 2021
Capgemini launches sustainable IT offering for clients Global consulting firm Capgemini has launched a new Sustainable IT service, as it looks to help clients reduce their IT carbon footprint.
24 June 2021
Baringa sells Climate Change Scenario Model to BlackRock Baringa Partners has agreed for BlackRock to acquire its Climate Change Scenario Model, which will be integrated into BlackRock’s Aladdin Climate technology.
24 June 2021
Only one-in-10 sustainability being scaled by manufacturers While sustainability can bring huge benefits to manufacturers, a minority of 11% are scaling their sustainability initiatives at present.
21 June 2021
Pandemic hamstrings sustainability efforts of UK banks Many UK banks are pushing sustainability down the agenda due to Covid-19, according to a new report.
16 June 2021
UK consumers warm to EVs but remain cold on robocars More than half of UK consumers would now consider purchasing a fully electric vehicle in the future, according to a new study.
03 June 2021
McKinsey launches sustainability and ESG consulting practice Management consulting firm McKinsey & Company has announced the foundation of a new platform aimed at helping clients across industries transform their sustainability function.
27 May 2021
The five key focal points for workplace safety excellence Achieving health and safety excellence is critical for every organisation – but doing so can be easier said than done.
21 May 2021
Wealth managers failing to adapt to ESG needs face client exodus In the face of continued concern about the sustainability of economic activity, just under half of investors still feel wealth managers do not adequately understand their ESG goals.
18 May 2021
Leaders more confident of Covid response than sustainability or diversity Most business leaders are now well positioned to handle the impact a public health crisis might have on their firm. However, a host a new challenges await leaders in the years ahead.
04 May 2021
H M Project Developments administrators launch climate restoration project Administrators from Duff & Phelps have commenced a land restoration project in Northumberland, after determining that a mining operation there would not recommence.
19 April 2021
How purpose has changed the CEO and the consumer in 2021 Becky Willan, co-founder and CEO of Given, an agency for purpose-driven brands, shares her take on how the new post-Covid-19 world will change the world of the CEO and the consumer.
23 March 2021
Fossil fuels peaking not enough to limit global warming, study warms Aggregate fossil fuel demand is set to peak in 2027, according to a new study. The research also asserts that demand for coal, oil and gas will never return to its pre-pandemic growth curve.
08 February 2021
EY to be carbon negative by end of 2021 Professional services giant EY has announced that it is on course to become a carbon negative firm by the end of 2021.
27 January 2021

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