Help with Sustainability – Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Sustainability – Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

In a nutshell, sustainability is about meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Why is being a sustainable organisation important?

If you ask anyone about sustainability most will have an awareness of global issues such as climate change, poverty and hunger, clean water and sanitation. It is also equally important to consider your business’s impact on your local community, and your ability to affect change that will benefit not only your organisation’s growth, but also the lives of others both now and in the future.

The social aspects of sustainability could be perceived as being just for the big companies, the reality is that every company that wants to have a future is going to have to consider how they operate socially and responsibly.

Governance is just how we make it all work. It’s about putting a programme around your environmental, social and governance measures and making sure that this is not just a one-time tick box, but that it is absolutely engrained in your company.

Apart from the fact that it is the right thing to do for the sustainability of our plant and generations to come, you might be missing out on positive opportunities for your business. Here’s some consideration to get you started:

This is borne out by a recent Nielsen Global Corporate Sustainability Report that showed that 66% of consumers said they would pay more for a product if it came from a sustainable brand, with this rising to 73% for millennials (born 1980-1994)
Your supply chains – there is a demand for ESG credentials of tier one suppliers, this is being passed down the supply chain. Are you ready for the opportunity? What are the risks if you don’t?
1 in 5 companies will look to pay for sustainable support (British Business Bank)

Taking the next step on your sustainability journey with Risk Evolves…

We understand that no company will be starting with a blank piece of paper – our role is to extract what you are already doing and applying it to the framework. Supporting you on your sustainability journey with planning, implementation, evaluation and taking positive steps to not only benefit the plant and people, but also have a positive impact on your profits.

If you already have certifications such as ISO9001, then you will already have made a great start on your sustainability journey. And if you’re worried that you don’t have time to work out what your carbon foot print is, wouldn’t know what to do to offset or to reduce your impact or are simply confused by all the jargon, then don’t worry. We can help on each step of the journey.

Benefits of working with Risk Evolves

We’re a safe pair of hands – your best interests are at the heart of everything we do

We’re experienced – we bring expert knowledge from across a wide range of industries

We’re trusted – supporting business leaders with their governance needs

We’re objective – we come with no bias and no preconceived ideas

We’ll challenge you (in a friendly way!) – we work with you to question assumptions

We’re independent – you’ll always receive impartial support and guidance

We’re innovative – we’ll encourage you to think differently and consider all possibilities

We’re relatable – we promise you we won’t baffle you with jargon

Our credentials mean a lot to us; we wouldn’t ask our customers to do anything we wouldn’t do ourselves

We are working towards becoming a certified B Corp company, creating a positive impact for our business and all our stakeholders
As certified living wage employer we are committed to paying a fair wage for all
We are ISO9001, ISO27001, ISO27701 and Cyber Essentials accredited
Fellows of the International Institute of Risk & Safety Managers

At Risk Evolves we have the expertise to support your risk management journey with the following…

Minimising your environmental impact with ISO14001

ISO14001, is an Environmental Management Standard, it helps you to achieve your business objectives whilst meeting the demand for greener, more ethical suppliers. Protecting the environment can also help you safeguard your reputation and save you money.

Explore how ISO14001 can benefit your business

Rapidly bring innovative products, services, or processes to market with PAS

Respond to urgent market needs with PAS (Publicly Available Specification), a fast-track standardisation document that defines good practice standards for a product, service or process for public and private organisations across a wide range of industry sectors.

Discover how PAS can support you rapidly bring products or services to market

Benchmark and monitor your sustainability performance with EcoVardis

EcoVadis is a sustainability ratings platform for both large and small, public or private organisations. Providing a universal scorecard, benchmarks and performance improvement tools. Helping you to manage your network both upstream and downstream, either by sharing your performance with your stakeholders or monitoring your performance of your own upstream value chain.

Learn how EcoVardis can help you benchmark and monitor your sustainability performance

Create a positive impact for your employees, community, and the environment with B Corp

Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.

Find out how B Corp can have a positive impact for your organisation

Let’s get the conversation started…

Whether you are looking to find out more information, or are ready to take the next step, we’d love to talk to you. Click the button below to book a free 30-minute Risk Discovery Call.