Sustainability
Yes, indeed… we have done it again!
After having assisted many SMEs and some leading Italian and international companies in managing their risks, Augustas has created a dedicated team to support your company in seizing opportunities related to sustainability.
We have united our strategic, tailor-made, and high added value approach with the experience of our most seasoned professionals, combined with the energy of young consultants from some of the leading advisory firms who have specialized in Environmental, Governance, and Corporate Social Responsibility topics. Therefore, we have created an optimal mix of knowledge of business processes, regulations, principles, and requirements in the fields of ESG and sustainability.
Sustainability as an added corporate value
Sustainability is an opportunity that must be taken!
The benefits of sustainability are many, and the risks of falling behind competitors are too high. At the same time, it is a complex subject that requires a multidisciplinary approach with high expertise in:
- Governance, Risk & Compliance;
- Communication;
- Knowledge of reporting standards;
- Technical and environmental assessments.
A dedicated team
Our dedicated team helps companies that intend to optimize the transition toward more responsible and inclusive business models, capable of protecting natural ecosystems and generating benefits for all stakeholders.
We assist firms that intend to grasp new opportunities in a context where “sustainability” has acquired unprecedented significance.
We accompany organizations through consulting and advisory services on several topics:
Carbon Footprint and Reduction of Emissions:
We offer Carbon Footprint calculations (Scope 1, 2, and 3), the preparation of decarbonization strategies, and assistance in the choice of high integrity carbon offsetting projects.
Sustainability Plan and Strategies:
We identify the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that the company intends to pursue along with activities, projects, and initiatives to achieve them, by examining the company’s current business model and identifying methods to improve sustainability performance.
Sustainability Report:
We provide support in drafting the company’s annual Sustainability Report following international standards and using metrics to evaluate progress in the areas of environmental, social, and governance impact.
Certifications and ESG Ratings:
We guide companies through the complex landscape of sustainability certifications and ESG ratings, allowing them to obtain official recognition for their commitments to sustainability.
Sustainability along the Value Chain:
We support organizations in mapping processes, supply chains, and defining the value chain.
Stakeholder Engagement:
We prioritize the interests of the company by involving both company personnel and other stakeholders and applying the principle of double materiality.
Satisfying compliance obligations regarding the EU’s Non-Financial Reporting Directive, which will be extended to an increasingly wider range of companies in the coming years through the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
Enhancing the company’s image and reputation in the market and with stakeholders, to obtain benefits in terms of business deals and negotiations.
Identifying possible critical success factors for the company in terms of sustainability, both from a strategic point of view and from a marketing perspective.
Maximizing investments and costs already incurred by the company that contribute to achieving sustainability goals.
Gaining advantages in terms of access to credit and evaluating the possibility of initiating investments and projects for which the company can benefit from tax incentives.
Why is sustainability also an important opportunity?
Competitive advantage
Today, customers are particularly attentive and sensitive to the issue of Greenwashing, which consists of making false or exaggerated claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service. They are more loyal to companies with a clear stance on sustainability and are even willing to spend more on a product or service from a sustainable company.
The commitment to promises and transparency serve as the foundation for establishing enduring customer relationships, which must be based primarily on trust.
Better access to credit
Access to sustainable financing and ESG credit provides advantages, facilitating the evaluation of investment and project possibilities through which the company can benefit from tax incentives.
Investors and banking institutions are increasingly drawn to organizations that invest in sustainability and actively demonstrate their commitment in that direction.
Security in relationships with customers and suppliers
For some years now, major companies (both Italian and international) have adopted a sustainability process that involves initiating commercial relationships only with other companies that, in turn, meet specific requirements in the ESG field.
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