In the public sector, this translates into an efficient mix of regulatory and market-based instruments plus stewardship over public assets. PA Consulting Group’s work for a dozen countries worldwide to capture and recycle methane from feedlots and wastewater shows how governments can use incentives to reduce greenhouse gases without regulation and "big government" intervention.
Environmental sustainability in the private sector should reduce costs, reduce risks, and create new business opportunities through innovation and access to new markets. PA's work designing smart-grid solutions for America's energy sector, for example, has steered hundreds of millions in investment toward systems that reduce carbon emissions, streamline operations, and provide consumers choices about consumption. Compelling evidence like these suggest that governments can promote sustainable behavior in individuals and firms and achieve growth objectives. Similarly, firms that commit to environmental sustainability create stronger, more vibrant organisations with more resilient financial returns.
PA’s portfolio of environmental sustainability solutions guides companies and governments in optimising performance to (1) reduce costs in the short run through resource efficiency, lean operations, and technology improvements; (2) reduce risks in the medium term associated with changes in regulatory requirements, carbon markets, and demands for renewable energy; and (3) position for increased market share and ultimately, long-run license to operate through effective partnerships with consumers and other stakeholders.
Today’s economic climate requires increasingly rigorous analysis of the costs and benefits of sustainability initiatives to align strategy with organisational priorities, assess organisational effectiveness of technology use and innovation, and evaluate actual returns of programmes during and after implementation.
PA works with our clients through four stages to assure that environmental sustainability programmes deliver results:
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diagnose – understand environmental sustainability drivers and current maturity levels for the organisation
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strategise – create a plan to maximise value from sustainability initiatives while actively managing risk
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deliver – execute the strategic plan and track benefits delivered
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sustain – institutionalize knowledge and continuously improve value delivered from sustainability initiatives.
PA are a trusted adviser to industries and governments worldwide based on our track record of delivering measurable benefits.
To create a sustainability approach that will guide your decision making, please contact us now.
