Research Report
Getting the SDGs back on track: The clock is ticking
Our joint report with the UNGC explores why the private sector is critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. But with all the SDGs currently off track, greater urgency is needed.
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Research Report
Destination net zero
Business has a critical role to play in achieving net zero to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Business commitment to net zero continues to grow, but action continues to lag.
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Research Report
Powered for change
Decarbonization requires collaboration. So what if all net zero investments were synchronized? We outline key actions each industry needs to take to ensure an equitable, affordable and sustainable energy transition.
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Blog
Embedding Sustainability With Carbon Intelligence
Developing carbon intelligence can better position organizations to seize opportunities, manage risks, and become more resilient to the rapidly evolving transitional impacts of climate change.
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Announcement
Every day we create 360° value
Our reporting provides an in-depth view of the value we track across Accenture in six vital dimensions.
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Case Study
Powering an actionable decarbonization roadmap
Helping a petrochemical giant meet its net-zero commitment.
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Case Study
Elevating Accenture’s ESG reporting
Affirming our commitment to transparency and accountability to our ESG goals and progress.
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Case Study
Sustainability drives automotive market cap
How Volkswagen is driving clarity and confidence in their sustainability strategy.
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FAQs
What is a sustainable business strategy? A sustainable business strategy is a set of actionable steps that a company takes to improve their impact on the community and the environment. Sustainable strategies can take time to implement, but when done correctly, they should benefit the company and its employees as well.
What is meant by sustainability services? ›
The aim of sustainable services is to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What is an example of a company sustainability strategy? ›
Some examples of supply chain sustainability include recycling programs for packaging, exercising fair labor practices and responsibly sourcing materials from the local community. Patagonia uses eco-friendly materials when creating their products and packaging.
What are the three strategic sustainability priorities? ›
Sustainability is often described in three dimensions: environmental, economic and social. The Sustainable Development Goals encompass all three. Trinity's Sustainability Strategy focuses on environmental sustainability, specifically climate change, biodiversity loss and human health.
What are the three sustainability strategies? ›
Sustainability's three main pillars represent environmental concerns, socially responsible practices, and economic cooperation. These three pillars are also informally referred to as people, planet, purpose, and profits.
What are the 4 types of sustainability? ›
Human, Social, Economic, and Environmental are all aspects that must be included in order to be successfully sustainable.
How do you create a sustainable service? ›
Other signs of sustainable products or services
- Share their sustainability goals (and progress) openly.
- Explain how and where their products are made.
- Have a reputable green business certification.
- Accurately label their products.
- Provide sustainable packaging.
- Give back to environmental causes.
What makes a service sustainable? ›
One way is through a reliance on a more efficient use of natural resources, e.g., materials and energy, and less discharge from the production process to the environment while emphasizing more efficient use of the product itself.
What is a simple example of sustainability? ›
Climate action: Acting now to stop global warming. Life below water: Avoiding the use of plastic bags to keep the oceans clean. Life on land: Planting trees to help protect the environment. Responsible consumption and production: Recycling items such as paper, plastic, glass and aluminum.
How do you achieve sustainability? ›
- Think twice before shopping. ...
- Ditch plastic and switch to reuse. ...
- Take extinction off your plate. ...
- Simplify the holidays. ...
- Choose organic. ...
- Ditch fast fashion and animal-based textiles. ...
- Be water wise. ...
- Drive less, drive green.
There are five core strategies and principles related to sustainable marketing. They are known as consumer-oriented marketing, customer-value marketing, innovative marketing, sense of mission marketing, and societal marketing.
What are the 3 C's of sustainability? ›
We just need to harness its power through a simple mantra of collection, coordination, and collaboration.
How to set up a sustainable business? ›
Our Top 10 Sustainability Podcasts for Business Leaders
- #1: GreenBiz 350 Podcast. ...
- #2: ESG in Conversation. ...
- #3: Sustainability Defined. ...
- #4: TED Climate. ...
- #5: The Climate Question. ...
- #6: America Adapts. ...
- #7 The Sustainability Agenda. ...
- #8: The Impact Report.
What are the 3 core goals of sustainability? ›
The 3 pillars of sustainability: environmental, social and economic.
What are the four strategies of sustainable development? ›
Introducing the four pillars of sustainability; Human, Social, Economic and Environmental.
What are the 7 keys to sustainability? ›
7 Steps to Sustainability
- Understand the basics. Find out everything you need to know about what net zero means and why it matters.
- Involve your team. ...
- Make the SME Climate Commitment. ...
- Make a plan. ...
- Take action. ...
- Find finance and support. ...
- Look beyond your business.
What are the three P's of the sustainability strategy? ›
The 3Ps of sustainability are a well-known and accepted business concept. The Ps refer to People, Planet, and Profit, also often referred to as the triple bottom line.