Sustainability governance and strategy for a multinational consumer goods company
Client Challenge
A multinational holding company of consumer goods involving plastics and coffee needed a strategy and governance structure to address material sustainability issues.
VfG Contribution
- Analysed future trends to identify key business risks in the plastics and coffee industries including waste management and safeguarding human rights
- Developed a strategy with key company stakeholders to address them – linking each activity to GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) indicators.
- Created a core sustainability group and governance structure that would spearhead initiatives and monitor progress on sustainability goals going forward.
Impact on Client & Society
- Clarity on corporate sustainability risks and goals
- Improved governance and management of sustainability efforts
- Internal and external reporting aligned with global standards
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