Implementing
Sustainability
Strategies

Adapting the organisational sustainability strategy to the local context helps prepare an effective implementation plan. Implementation also depends on the industry sector. In the service sector, workplaces usually represent most of their emissions but for retail and manufacturing the emphasis is more likely to focus on supply chain, including logistics. In either case, our team is here to help develop a roadmap for sustainability implementation.

Organisational sustainability priorities include:

1. Net zero carbon​
2. Emission reduction ​
3. Sustainable workplace & certifications​
4. Social sustainability​
5. Scope 3

Developing a sustainability masterplan is the first step to implementation. This enables a strategic and localised approach to embedding new practices.

ESG reporting and adopting green best practices can result in operational efficiency, enhanced reputation and reduced risk. In real estate occupancy going beyond green building certification and taking additional measures can improve tenant satisfaction, employee retention and result in impactful business improvements.

We help businesses put strategy into action:​

1. Identify key goals for improvement.​​
2. Review real estate footprint and prioritise sites for maximum impact. ​
3. Review building and landlord’s sustainability status and plans.​
4. Prepare tailored landlord ESG engagement strategy.​​​
5. Draft green lease clauses to append to existing leases or as voluntary MOU, amendment to tenant handbook etc.​​
6. Monitor and review.​

We help businesses create roadmaps for implementation:

1. Retailers​
2. Manufacturing and logistics​ operators ​
3. Services companies​

Participants seek to demonstrate leadership, drive improvements, and monitor performance. Tracking your own progress and peer benchmarking are all made possible through the insights on performance.

Developing a sustainability masterplan is the first step to implementation. This enables a strategic, localised approach to embedding new practices.

ESG reporting and adopting green best practices can result in operational efficiency, enhanced reputation and reduced risk. In real estate occupancy going beyond green building certification and taking additional measures can improve tenant satisfaction, employee retention and result in impactful business improvements.

How we can help you:​

1. ESG advisory services, sustainability expertise and experience to support your in-house resources and co-ordinate efforts across business units.
2. Strategic thinking about how ESG commitments impacts local decision-making and what that means in different business contexts.
3. Real estate sustainability support and technical expertise for pre and post workplace opening, including workplace design, material selection, construction and operations.
4. Tailoring landlord sustainability partnerships and applying similar principles to other areas of business operations e.g. supply chain.​
5. Prepare a “Sustainability Master Plan” to help embed the best sustainable practices across the business.​

Process for implementing sustainability strategies

The external sustainability consulting services we offer are part of an ongoing journey. We can help at different stages.

Each stage may has different challenges and solutions. We offer a range of green business consulting services and solutions tailored to the real estate industry.

The external sustainability consulting services we offer are mapped on the sustainability continuum. We can help at different stages. 

Combining elements of our own internal reporting journey and global sustainability capabilities enable us to offer a range of green business consulting services and solutions.

Developing a sustainability implementation roadmap helps adapt the corporate strategy into local implementation plans.

The following high-level steps helps develop a roadmap for implementation of sustainability priorities and embed new working practices. The business nature and stage on the sustainability journey will determine the detailed steps needed.

Stage 1 - Capability and status mapping

By engaging with internal stakeholders, a wide selection of existing sustainable concepts and current best practices and gaps can be identified. Highlighting the key areas for improvement is a key deliverable.

Stage 2 - Strategy review, localisation and peer benchmarking

We will examine the sustainability strategy and initiatives, considering regional differences, and benchmark with peers for impact and effectiveness. Tailored approaches are the easiest to action.

Stage 3 - Corporate sustainability in workplaces and operations.

We advise on implementing sustainable practices into corporate spaces. This means improving energy efficiency and adopting renewable energy in workplaces, shops and factories by looking at the building, fit out and operations. Developing an operational guide enables regional teams to adopt a standard approach.

Stage 4 - Decarbonisation and net zero pathways

The goal of net zero is to implement all available emissions reductions and reach a state where greenhouse gas emissions are balanced by the removal of an equivalent amount of carbon from the atmosphere. The decarbonisation stage is a critical part of achieving net zero and we can outline the steps to decarbonise.

Stage 5 - Green lease clauses and voluntary partnerships

Incorporating workplace sustainability and decarbonisation into a voluntary partnership arrangement with landlords is a key step. This could include provisions that address energy efficiency, waste reduction and water conservation. Sometimes called green leases, such partnerships are more likely to be incorporated into a voluntary MOU separate to the legal contract.

Stage 6 - Social sustainability

Many companies have existing CSR activities and these can be incorporated into social sustainability to be included in ESG reporting. We also advise on data collection to measure impact and support reporting requirements.

Stage 7 - Sustainability master plan

We will consider must haves and nice to haves as well as a gap analysis and give recommendations as part of a sustainability master plan. Stakeholder feedback on preliminary plans will help develop the final draft.

Summary

Going through an end-to-end process of preparing a masterplan helps the organisation understand the business case for sustainability. Evaluating capabilities, gaps and opportunities is an added benefit of an ESG approach to business operations. The different stages can be considered separately or as a whole.​

An end-to-end process to help you implement your organisational sustainability strategy. The different stages can be considered separately or as a whole.​​

1. Internal Engagement​
2. Strategy Formulation and Peer Benchmarking​
3. Corporate Sustainability​
4. Decarbonisation Plan,
5. Sustainability Master Plan and Partnership Guidelines​
6. Green Leases​
7. Social Sustainability