The strategic advantages of a sustainability strategy

The impacts of climate change and the energy transition are creating operational and growth risks for businesses of all kinds. But the risks have evolved beyond just environmental factors to present broader challenges and are creating unique opportunities for people, investments and strategy.

 

We believe sustainable organizations can achieve more consistent, resilient growth by integrating and communicating climate and sustainability principles across their core activities. A sound sustainability strategy can help position organizations so that they lead in their sectors, create lasting value, and connect meaningfully with their employees, customers, investors and communities — while protecting reputation, mitigating risk and managing costs.

Harnessing the power of sustainability 

  • Unlock competitive advantage

    Foster innovation, create new revenue streams and build business models that meet your needs.

  • Drive operational efficiency

    We can help you identify opportunities, potentially achieve cost savings and optimize your resources.

  • Build resilience and future proof

    Prepare you organization for the future by adapting to changing regulation and stakeholder expectations.

  • Engage your stakeholders

    Enhance your brand reputation by showing your commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility and governance practices.

  • Improve access to capital

    By focusing on sustainability, you could attract new investment opportunities.

  • Attract and retain top talent

    Position your organization as an employer of choice, particularly with younger generations.

  • Create long-term value

    Drive sustainable growth, longevity and position your organization for positive financial performance 

  • Protect your workforce

    Business resilience relies on employee health and well-being. When people thrive, so do organizations and societies.

Why partner with Mercer

We are positioned to offer you a blend of strategic foresight and hands-on implementation practices to help you mitigate risks and achieve measurable, sustainable growth. Through data-driven insights, advice and specialist knowledge, we seek to empower businesses not only to navigate but also to capitalize on climate and sustainability challenges. Our tailored workforce strategies and forward-looking investment advice and solutions can help you drive positive impact that benefits their organizations, people and communities.
We believe in the 'sustainability advantage'. Our capabilities help to empower global organizations to lead with purpose, build resilient workforces, and shape a future where their people and progress can thrive together.
Cara Williams

Global Climate and Sustainability Leader, Mercer

Helping you build and implement your sustainability strategy

Leveraging proprietary technology and platforms, along with our advanced suite of innovative tools and robust data and analytics, we create and implement ideas to help you navigate a fast-changing climate and sustainability landscape. Our solutions aim to help you achieve your goals in areas such as diversity and inclusion, workplace benefits and solutions, and sustainable investing.

Climate and sustainability pulse check and assessment

To help you get started, take our complimentary Climate & Sustainability Pulse Check Assessment. The assessment takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and you will immediately receive your results with suggestions for potential improvement tailored to your organization’s current state and future plans. 

  • Research

    Get a climate and sustainability pulse score for your organization

  • Review

    Identify where your environmental, social and governance program might need improvement

  • Fix

    Leverage our high-level recommendation across each category to help with future planning

Our sustainability capabilities

  • Education and training
  • Sustainability Navigator
  • Strategy and risk rating
  • Climate benchmarking and target setting
  • Climate scenario analysis
  • Sustainable transformation
  • Responsible Investment Total Evaluation Tool (RITE)

  • Governance and due diligence
  • Climate reporting
  • Sustainability office setup

Meet the team

Our multi-disciplinary team of regional experts are on hand to deliver evidence-based insights, advisory services and implementation expertise. Acting as a strategic advisor, they will guide you as you transform to meet the demands of a changing world, empowering you to lead, inspire and drive impactful, sustainable change while delivering business goals. They can help you turn your sustainability strategy into action.

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