Why Sustainability Insights Matter for Business Strategy

October 2020

Today businesses are facing increasing pressure to take a positive and active role in protecting people and the planet. As a result, companies are embracing sustainability to protect brand reputation, comply with legislation and build back better after the Coronavirus pandemic. This report identifies eight key sustainability themes, including climate change, water risks and commodity price volatility, that are expected to gain increasing attention.

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Key Findings

Competition for scarce resources

The unsustainable consumption of resources present risks in the form of potential disruption to supply chains, falling brand loyalty and increased competition for finite resources, leading to commodity price hikes. On the other hand, sustainable business models can reduce costs, preserve and protect the planet’s endangered resources, and build on a brand’s reputation.

Monitoring commodity prices

The fluctuation in commodity prices has important business implications as it can impact profit margins. Commodity price forecasts help to make budget allowances.

Consumer demand for sustainability

Consumers are increasingly leaning towards green brands, in line with the New Consumerism, which sees consumers reassessing their priorities, with conscious consumption increasingly replacing conspicuous consumption. 

Due diligence and marketing strategy

Before expanding in an existing market or entering a new one, it is necessary to know the availability of resources to avoid additional costs arising from resource constraints.

Understand change

This Strategy Briefing identifies eight key Sustainability themes that are expected to stay relevant in the long term, and are important for understanding operational and environmental risks. These include water risks, climate change and commodity price volatility.

Case studies

Many companies have already adjusted their models to become more sustainable, and the case studies provide examples of how they have done so. Businesses that are prepared for these shifts will be best placed for long term success.

Scope
Key findings
Sustainability: global facts
Sustainability: Eight key themes
Why sustainability is important for consumer goods companies
Passport sustainability answers questions on market potential
How can we size opportunities based on sustainability indicators?
Passport sustainability answers supply chain questions
How to identify opportunities to find new suppliers?
Passport sustainability answers CSR questions
What kind of CSR programmes should our company adopt?
Sustainability: Eight key themes
Global water risks case study: innovation in laundry detergents
The circular economy case study: initiatives for home and garden
Green energy boom case study: investing in renewable energy
Resource security case study: global warming raises cocoa prices
Commodity price volatility case study: oil prices
Climate change case study: net zero commitments
Pollution case study: innovation in anti-pollution products
Waste case study: recycling is a key priority area
Top 10 Passport Sustainability datasets
Sustainability: Eight key themes
Passport Sustainability gives you the tools to succeed
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