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

  • Shell

    Strategic Advisory

    Initially retained to help with Shell's groundbreaking first sustainability report in 1998, we now have engaged different Shell people and divisions on a range of sustainability issues over more than a decade.

    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

  • 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

  • Standard Chartered

    Mega-Trends Analysis

    Standard Chartered sought assistance exploring ways in which sustainability would be critical to ensuring the success of the century-and-a-half old bank "for the next 150 years."

    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

  • 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

  • Bayer

    Strategy Review

    Bayer needed support with the development of an overriding strategy framework linking mega-trends, corporate strategy, sustainability strategy and material issues, actions and KPIs.

    Consultancy