SUSTAINABILITY & ESG
Embedding purpose, strengthening performance, delivering responsible growth.
CHALLENGES BUSINESSES FACE WITH SUSTAINABILITY & ESG
Organisations across all sectors are under increasing pressure to demonstrate genuine progress on sustainability and ESG. Yet many discover that translating ambition into action is far more complex than expected. Evolving regulations, fragmented data, cultural resistance, and operational pressures often create significant barriers — leading to uncertainty about where to start, what to prioritise, and how to evidence meaningful impact. The challenges below reflect the most common obstacles organisations face on their ESG journey.
Complex and Evolving ESG Requirements
Fragmented Data and Limited Operational Integration
Lack of Capability, Culture and Long-Term Alignment
The ESG landscape is shifting rapidly, with new reporting frameworks, evolving stakeholder expectations, and regulatory requirements that vary by sector and region. Many organisations struggle to interpret what applies to them, how to measure it, and how to report transparently without over-committing or under-delivering. The result is uncertainty, inconsistent approaches across departments, and a heightened risk of reputational or compliance failure.
ESG data is rarely held in one place. Environmental metrics sit in operational systems; workforce and social data fall under HR; governance insights sit within risk and compliance teams. Without a unified data approach, organisations lack a complete view of their ESG performance. This makes it difficult to measure progress, embed sustainability into procurement or supply chains, or connect ESG to financial and operational outcomes.
Sustainability is more than a checklist — it requires a cultural shift. Many teams lack the capacity, clarity or confidence to embed ESG into day-to-day operations. Short-term pressures often compete with long-term sustainability goals, leaving ESG initiatives under-resourced or deprioritised. Without the right governance, skills and change management support, organisations struggle to build momentum or deliver the outcomes stakeholders expect.
OUR SERVICES
FPB Consulting helps organisations move from intention to implementation by translating sustainability and ESG goals into clear strategies, actionable plans and measurable outcomes. Leveraging our strengths in strategic delivery, advisory services and resource augmentation, we support clients at every stage — from defining their ESG direction to building the data, systems, governance and culture needed for sustainable, long-term impact.
ESG Strategy, Governance & Roadmapping
ESG Data, Reporting & Digital Enablement
Embedding Sustainability Through Change, Operations & Supply Chain
We work with leadership teams to define a clear ESG strategy aligned to organisational priorities, stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements. This includes materiality assessments, governance frameworks, policy development and a practical roadmap that integrates ESG into business planning. Our approach ensures organisations have a credible, coherent and actionable direction — backed by strong oversight and decision-making structures.
ESG performance depends on reliable data. FPB helps organisations build the foundations for accurate measurement and reporting by reviewing existing data sources, designing integrated data architectures, selecting appropriate systems, and developing reporting frameworks aligned to recognised standards (e.g. CSRD, GRI, TCFD, SASB). We ensure ESG insights are accessible, consistent and transparent, supporting both internal decision-making and external disclosure.
Sustainability only delivers value when embedded operationally. We support organisations to incorporate ESG into procurement, supply chain management, operational processes and cultural development. This includes supplier assessment frameworks, ESG-aligned procurement criteria, training programmes and change management support. Our focus is on building capability, reducing risk and ensuring ESG becomes a natural part of everyday decision-making across the organisation.
OUR INSIGHTS
Our team of experts regularly share their insights and success stories on the services they have accomplished within Sustainability & ESG across a range of sectors. You can read some of them here.
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