Our Service For Good
A sustainable future is one that protects the rights and lives of future generations. Climate change has triggered the notion of an existential crisis, and we are seeing the effects on livelihoods around the world, at least on a weekly basis. From devastating floods to intense heat waves, and never-before-seen catastrophes, the world is facing a crossroads. GHG emissions continue to move to record levels, and carbon continues to persist in our atmosphere as technology is used to move processes faster, but not always more sustainably.
At The Sustainability Service, we want to make a difference, and we will use all expertise, effort, and tools as a force for good to help make impact and strive towards a better and kinder future. We focus on the underserved, such as Charities, Social Enterprises and MSMEs.
A (ROI) return on investment is on the cards, sometimes over the long-term, but also very possible in the short-term. ROIs in sustainability and AI can be achieved through efficiency and cost savings, brand and marketing, new revenue from new markets or investor and stakeholder value. At times, philosophical clarity is needed to consider how the intentionality and additionality between sustainability and social missions intersect, overlap or exclude each other. We can help you in this journey.
It requires you to step forward with us to make a difference, but we are here with you. We want the best for you, if you want the best for the next generation. Our journey with you is described in further detail below.
SUPPLY CHAIN AND SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT
A river brings water downstream, but we can never forget the source of water. If water is polluted upstream, the toxicity will also flow downstream.
We work with companies to help transform their supply chains into more sustainable processes and protect your product against controversy. Our engagement model for suppliers is based around known impact advocacy and psychological theories to help build trust and courage to walk alongside us on this sustainability journey.
SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT FRAMEWORKS
From the likes of Nestle to Walmart, we have seen how sustainable procurement can help send the right signals to markets to go green. Even individual buyers, beyond convenience, are now willing to pay a premium and substitute existing purchases with more sustainable options. There is no status quo in the market, and the markets are already transitioning, transforming and evolving into consuming better products, and this means more sustainable ones. Yet our lives are so much more complex, and there is a significant range of innovations constantly being pushed out to the market. A sustainable future is in reach with such demand for innovations and the vision of a better future. Just as a chef looks for the next big ingredient to create world-class culinary recipes and dishes, we will help you look for yours.
PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY, RISK MANAGEMENT AND COST SAVINGS
Sustainability is not all about cost. Rather, it is about saving costs and saving lives. Companies can already save tax and costs from more energy efficiency processes over the long-term. We can help you decarbonise and push efficiency using strategy and AI. We help you manage your risks and reduce losses.
PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT
Change is constant. We used to use plastic bags. We then moved on to reusable bags that did not last too long. Today, we have durability, reusability and recyclability in many bags we used, driven by circular model concepts powered by Patagonia and Declathon. From GHG accounting, at a product, company or over a life-cycle, to guidance on water, waste and deforestation metrics, we can help you push your product boundaries and help you make the impact you want to see through your company. We drive clarity rather than complexity.
GROWING AND RESILIENT
BRAND CAPITAL
The world does not need brands, but it does need trust. And trust is based on intent, empathy, ability, character and track-record. We want your stakeholders to trust you. And we can show you how to help you build trust through established and science-based theories of change, protecting you from controversy, establishing you as a leader, and finding meaningful community in the spaces you operate.
TRANSPARENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING
The world sees disclosure as necessary because they cannot see the path to net-zero. Sustainability has been plagued by greenwashing and greenhushing which has distracted us from the path we ought to take. Like the road to Emmaus, we want to walk alongside you as we guide you to and on the right path, so that you hopefully reach the destination before everyone else. Come alongside, especially if you are lonely or weary.
ENGAGEMENT AND TRAINING
Progress happens because we pass on our knowledge, skills and understanding to our peers and the next generation. Neural networks and ant colonies have taught us so much about the strength of multiplicative action. A better future cannot be done by a single entity alone, and we believe we can cross-pollinate ideas and know-how to drive progressive and sustainable change. We can train on a myriad of topics, and we have no limits to customization to suit your teams in reaching the next sustainability checkpoint. We drive clarity in complexity, conciseness in communications, and context within cultures. We coach, mentor and train. We help you build a sustainable team.
PARTNERSHIP AND IMPACT
We cannot do everything, but we bring alongside our ecosystem of partners and supporters to what we can help achieve. And as family, we see our friends as your friends. And we want to recommend you trusted and responsible support for your journey, not just out to make a quick buck. Whether you need greater consulting support, sustainability certifications, software and platform capabilities, deeper programming capacity, a fellow journeyman in your SME or social enterprise journey, social impact partners, we welcome you. Let's make impact together. Everyone has a part to play, and we need to be united towards that common, better and kinder future.