Client Challenge SureStep recognized the importance of leading by example in sustainability and corporate responsibility. As a consultancy advising clients on risk, governance, and compliance, we aimed to establish a robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program that not only demonstrated our commitment to sustainability but also aligned with best practices. Our key challenges included:
- ▸Defining clear ESG program goals aligned with our Climate Pledge.
- ▸Quantifying our carbon footprint across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
- ▸Identifying and managing our largest sources of carbon emissions, including employee travel and operational activities.
- ▸Establishing transparent reporting and public accountability for our ESG initiatives.
Our Solution SureStep applied our own consulting expertise to design and implement a comprehensive ESG program, engaging both our consultants and operational teams in a true "dogfooding" approach. Our solution included:
- ▸Conducting a detailed ESG assessment, identifying key goals and aligning them with our Climate Pledge.
- ▸Evaluating our carbon footprint across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, including:
- ▸Scope 1: Direct emissions from company-owned vehicles and equipment.
- ▸Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased electricity.
- ▸Scope 3: Indirect emissions from business travel, employee commuting, and supply chain activities.
- ▸Collaborating with sustainability partners to accurately measure and quantify our carbon emissions.
- ▸Identifying employee travel and operational activities as our largest emission sources.
- ▸Implementing AWS carbon offsets to significantly reduce our overall carbon impact.
- ▸Designing a robust ESG process, including:
- ▸Clear ESG goals and metrics for ongoing tracking.
- ▸Standardized data collection and reporting processes.
- ▸Public reporting materials to ensure transparency and accountability.
Results Achieved
- ▸Established a fully documented ESG program, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability.
- ▸Reduced our effective carbon footprint through AWS carbon offsets.
- ▸Achieved a clear understanding of our carbon emissions, enabling us to prioritize reduction efforts.
- ▸Published a transparent ESG report, showcasing our sustainability initiatives and results.
- ▸Positioned SureStep as a leader in responsible consulting, both for our clients and ourselves.