Sustainability Consulting Our world is changing. Are you leading the way to positive, sustainable change? Sustainability has become a strategic business imperative. Organizations are navigating increasing stakeholder expectations, evolving regulations, supply chain pressures, climate-related risks, resource constraints and demands for greater transparency. As sustainability becomes more deeply integrated into business strategy, companies are seeking practical ways to create long-term value while building resilience, managing risk and driving growth.We recognize that every organization's sustainability journey is unique. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Success requires aligning sustainability priorities with business objectives, operating models, governance structures, data capabilities and reporting requirements. Organizations must balance compliance obligations with opportunities to improve performance, strengthen stakeholder trust and unlock competitive advantage.Protiviti helps organizations embed sustainability into strategy, operations and reporting. Our sustainability consulting services help clients assess risks, identify opportunities, strengthen data and reporting capabilities, navigate evolving regulatory requirements and implement practical solutions that support long-term business value. No Audio ⏸ Research Guide April 30, 2026 88 min read Sustainability: Frequently Asked Questions The subject of sustainability continues to evolve and present challenges and opportunities for businesses. Protiviti has created a guide of frequently asked questions to provide helpful insight to help businesses navigate sustainability matters. Read More Our Sustainability Services Pro Briefcase Strategy and Planning We help identify key stakeholder expectations and assess major impact areas, define your ambition level, then set targets and measures to reach them. Pro Building office Sustainable Operations We help our clients to identify and address sustainability risks embedded within their operational footprint and value chains, thereby positioning them competitively into the future. Pro Document Consent Reporting, Governance and Data Management We help improve decision-making and meet regulatory requirements by ensuring reports are accurate and timely. Protiviti also helps organizations build and manage ESG data tools, making it easier to track progress and report on sustainability goals. A Holistic Approach to Sustainability Sustainability is a complex, multi-dimensional topic, with varying levels of understanding across industries and companies. Protiviti works closely with our clients to effectively evaluate what ESG means for your organization, helping build, implement, execute, monitor and report on ESG objectives that will evolve and grow with your organization. We want clients to understand the bigger picture, and to clearly identify where you can have the greatest impact on society and the environment with sustainability consulting, while maximizing performance. By focusing and implementing sustainability into your strategy, values, structures, processes, services, and products, you will also realize the value doing good brings.Protiviti's sustainability consulting solution offers a holistic approach to position your organization for continued, long-term success. Energy & Sustainability Series by VISION by Protiviti Learn More Leadership Christopher Wright Christopher Wright, Global CFO Solutions and Business Performance Improvement Leader, leads Protiviti’s global Finance Transformation and Transaction Services solutions, oversees Protiviti’s Supply Chain, Operations, People and Change practices, and serves on our global ... Learn More Ellen Holder Ellen is Managing Director in Frankfurt Germany, EMEA Lead Sustainability and member of the global ESG Steering Committee. In Germany, she leads the “Sustainability, Risk & Culture” Service Line. Her focus is on sustainability and risk, with extensive expertise ... Learn More David Kupinski David Kupinski is a Managing Director and Global Leader for Protiviti’s Manufacturing & Distribution (M&D) Industry, with more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting and internal audit consulting. He partners with organizations across multiple ... Learn More Steve Wang Steve is a Managing Director with over 2 decades of experience in internal audit and sustainability reporting across different industries. Prior to joining Protiviti, Steve has worked with two public accounting firms: Deloitte & Touche and Arthur Andersen. Prior to ... Learn More Guido Zanetti Guido is Managing Director, Global Power & Utilities sector leader and head of the Italian Risk & Sustainability practice in non financial institutions. Before joining Protiviti in 2004, Guido worked four years in the consulting practice of Deloitte focusing on ... Learn More Mark Boheim Mark Boheim is a Managing Director in the Business Performance Improvement (BPI) solution of Protiviti, with over 10 years of experience. Throughout his career, Mark has gained a wide breadth of knowledge regarding business combinations, financial reporting, technical ... Learn More Featured insights 2026 Global Finance Trends Survey SURVEY 9 min read From cost optimization to tenant value: Why sustainability matters in real estate BLOG 5 min read AI Data Centers and the First Mile Infrastructure Fallacy BLOG 5 min read One view of risk: Why sustainability risks belong in enterprise risk management BLOG 5 min read Podcast | What Boards Need to Know About Energy and Renewables - with Alyse Mauro Mason and Meir Hasbani PODCAST 33 min read Featured client stories Global Technology Leader Empowers Sustainable, Cost‑Efficient Building Operations A global technology leader empowers sustainable building operations, cutting costs by 10% and transforming ESG reporting with measurable results. 3 min read Healthcare Innovator Builds a Reputation for Sustainability Explore how this U.S. healthcare innovator drives sustainability in healthcare through comprehensive GHG management and strategic ESG initiatives. 5 min read Global Media Giant Transforms ESG Compliance Processes with Protiviti A leading global enterprise in the media sector partnered with Protiviti to navigate the complexities of evolving EU taxonomy regulations. Facing significant challenges in regulatory compliance and sustainability reporting, the company needed a... 4 min read Real Estate Investment Trust Enhances Business Resilience With Improved ESG Reporting Enhance your business resilience with comprehensive ESG reporting. This real estate investment trust leads in sustainability with a robust GHG emissions reduction plan and benchmarking. 6 min read Multinational Firm Enhances ESG Data Collection and Reporting to Guide Path to Meet CSRD Requirements Enhance trust in your ESG data collection and meet CSRD requirements confidently. Our client, a multinational firm, upgraded ESG reporting and prepared for 2026 EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive with success.... 6 min read Global Financial Service Provider Prepares for New Sustainability Reporting Mandates A global financial service provider prepares for new mandates by advancing sustainability reporting efforts, ensuring compliance and ESG integration. 5 min read Environmental Nonprofit Builds Supplier Diversity and Sustainability to Meet Climate Change Goals Protiviti supported changes to our client’s purchasing processes and tools to attain diversity and sustainability goals, starting with setting targets and ultimately delivering a solution to capture supplier data and track attainments. 6 min read Webinar Series View on demand webinars from our series, including the latest webinar, “Back to the Basics: Sustainability Driving Operational Excellence and Resilience for Your Business”. View webinars The Protiviti View Explore the latest on sustainability topics including responsible AI, sustainable operations, reporting & governance and strategy & planning. Learn More Board Perspectives Podcast Series Check out the latest episodes in our Sustainability Series: “What Boards Need to Know about Energy and Renewables” and “Making the Energy Transition Bankable”. Learn More Leading with Integrity At Protiviti, we recognize delivering on environmental, social and governance (ESG) as one of our highest priorities. From our long-standing focus on our people and communities, to our commitments on the environment, we are dedicated to making positive change. Learn More Key Partners Through our alliance partnerships, we connect innovative services and technology with sustainability consulting expertise to optimize key processes and business performance initiatives. Frequently Asked Questions Is sustainability important to all organizations? + Yes. Stakeholders such as regulators, employees, customers, suppliers and shareholders are increasingly focused on organizations' impact on the environment, employee well-being and the surrounding communities, and are demanding positive, responsible action and transparency with regard to progress. Increasingly, customers are choosing brands based on sustainability programs and actions, driving a wedge between brands that do and brands that don’t. Green investment capital is often directed at companies with proven sustainability track records as well. In addition, many corporations are requiring sustainability metrics from their partners and suppliers and are rebuilding their supply chains around sustainability. A dedicated effort to improve sustainability can be a differentiator for organizations in all of these areas. Learn more What is sustainability consulting? + Sustainability consulting involves helping organizations become more environmentally and socially responsible, and to report their activities to all interested stakeholders. Sustainability consultants work with companies to evaluate, measure and report their impact and recommend changes that promote sustainable operations while ensuring and improving financial health. Key concerns include decarbonization, energy transition, circular economy, and ESG reporting and strategy. How can a consultant help with sustainability? + A sustainability consultant can play a pivotal role in helping an organization enhance its sustainability efforts and reporting. Consultants can help in several ways including data management, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, resource efficiency, ESG reporting to regulatory authority and interested stakeholders, carbon footprint reduction, supply chain, and stakeholder engagement. Sustainability consultants can provide tailored solutions that drive meaningful environmental, social, and economic benefits, and clear and transparent reporting, for an organization.