SUSTAINABILITY’ S ROI AND BUSINESS VALUE
HOW TO PROVE IT
• Demonstrate with data how certain actions( e. g. supplier due diligence, energy sobriety plans) have helped mitigate specific risks
• Align your sustainability strategy with the company’ s risk map( e. g. water dependency, reputational risk, high-risk suppliers)
• Build a matrix that links key business risks with existing sustainability actions.
• Document actual cases of reputational crises, or supply chain disruptions related to ESG risks( within your company or your sector)
TOOLS:
• Non-financial reporting tools( e. g. double materiality analysis)
• Life cycle assessments, supplier audits
• Collaboration with risk or compliance teams
Sustainability strengthens supply chain resilience Climate disruption is already hitting the bottom line:
• 3 out of 4 European shippers experienced climate-caused supply chain disruption in 2024
• 58 % of all companies surveyed have experienced supply chain disruptions due to climate-related events
HOW SWEEP HELPS
• Uncovers blind spots in your ESG data to eliminate hidden vulnerabilities
• Quantifies financial exposure from high-emissions areas across your value chain
• Builds resilience with transparent, audit-ready reporting that stands up to scrutiny
“ The cost of inaction is staggering for companies: Businesses unprepared for climate impacts could lose up to 25 % of EBITDA by 2050 due to physical risks according to a report from the World Economic Forum and the BCG. It’ s time to act now”
DAVID CARLIN, FOUNDER OF THE UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME FINANCE INITIATIVE( UNEP FI)
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