Sector introduction
The automotive sector is undergoing a profound transformation. From electrification and lightweighting to circularity and transparency across the supply chain, every gear in the system is being re-engineered for sustainability. With climate regulation tightening, consumer preferences evolving, and global markets demanding ESG-aligned performance, automotive players must now look beyond compliance and embed sustainability into core operations, design, and sourcing.
Services delivered/potential work areas
- Sustainability strategy, report and roadmap development
- GHG accounting and product carbon footprint
- SBTi target setting and validation support
- CDP advisory and climate disclosures
- Climate risk assessment and adaptation planning
- IFRS S2 alignment and climate financial disclosure
- EcoVadis, BRSR and B Corp certification support
- B Corp certification and impact benchmarking
- Sustainability communications and ESG storytelling
- Materiality analysis and stakeholder engagement
- Supply chain assessment and support
- Implementation support
- DJSI and Bloomberg support
- Policy formulation
Our clients:
- Leading automotive OEMs and suppliers, part manufacturers
Sector-specific challenges
- Pressure to decarbonise across complex, globalised supply chains.
- Rapid transition toward electric and hybrid mobility, with associated sustainability risks in battery sourcing and end-of-life.
- Evolving regulatory landscape including BRSR, CBAM, and extended producer responsibility.
- High material and energy intensity in manufacturing operations.
- Demand for circularity and recyclability in vehicle components.
- Increasing scrutiny from OEMs, investors, and global buyers on ESG disclosures and supplier compliance.
Our approach
We work closely with automotive players to embed sustainability into core strategy and operations. Our approach balances compliance with competitiveness, linking decarbonisation, regulatory readiness, and supply chain transparency with product innovation and quality systems. Whether you are managing multi-tier supplier networks, navigating electric mobility shifts, or responding to OEM ESG audits, we help you build credible, forward-looking solutions that align with both business priorities and global expectations.
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Drive your sustainability transformation with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re a component manufacturer, Tier 1 supplier, or OEM, we help you turn ESG challenges into operational strengths.
