Case Studies
Think tank and consulting projects illustrating our unique approach and impact

  • Brown-Forman

    Strategic Advisory, Branding

    We've served as a trusted adviser to Brown-Forman on topics including alcohol responsibility, long-term strategy, brand integration, social investment, reporting, stakeholder engagement and agriculture.

    Consultancy

  • Coca-Cola

    Value Chain Strategy

    We worked with Coca-Cola to develop a value chain strategy to better assess both business and sustainability value, specifically linking production issues (e.g. supply security) to consumption issues (e.g. nutrition).

    Consultancy

  • Ford

    Strategic Advisory

    Initially retained to help craft Ford’s original sustainability strategy, our brief expanded to include guidance on reporting, advice on Ford positioning on climate change, and support in crafting Ford’s Business Principles.

    Consultancy

  • Abbott

    Strategy and Reporting

    Our work has included collaborating on development of a water management strategy, and ongoing support for corporate citizenship reporting and stakeholder engagement.

    Consultancy

  • GlobeScan

    Research & Consulting Partnership

    Together we established The Sustainability Survey Research Program, a collaborative platform using research-driven expert insights to explore solutions to business’ biggest sustainability challenges.

    Think tank, Consultancy

  • AEP

    Stakeholder Facilitation

    AEP sought input on how to improve its sustainability reporting, programs and performance. We helped transform its approach to engagement and transparency in order to capture insights critical to the future of its business.

    Consultancy

  • HP

    Stakeholder Facilitation

    HP identified the need to establish an ongoing dialogue at the corporate level with sustainability thought leaders, to better understand external perceptions of the issues critical to society and their business.

    Consultancy

  • Skoll Foundation

    Social Entrepreneurship Partnership

    SustainAbility entered into a multi-year partnership with the Skoll Foundation to explore what opportunities might exist to build bridges between mainstream business and social entrepreneurs.

    Think tank

  • Starbucks

    Strategic Advisory

    We reviewed Starbucks' sustainability strategy to improve efforts including sourcing practices for goods other than coffee, its approach to philanthropy, transparency, reporting and assurance, and leadership at the executive and board levels.

    Consultancy

  • Wachovia

    Environmental Policy Development

    With NGOs now turning up the pressure on Wachovia, SustainAbility guided the development of Wachovia’s first environmental policies, addressing forest protection and climate change.

    Consultancy