SLR CONSULTING

He expands:“ They have to show that they’ re investing in the right things and they’ re getting the right outcomes. That’ s been a real shift over the last 12 to 24 months.” This is particularly important, as it demonstrates that industries and society are“ not just putting things down on paper,” but they’ re understanding the physical, real-world outcomes, says Bradley.

Embedding resilient strategies When it comes to de-risking the transition for heavy industries – sectors like mining, energy and infrastructure – Bradley is wary of the industry’ s tendency to promise“ bulletproof” strategies. In a world defined by geopolitical shifts and supply chain volatility, he argues that a guarantee is less valuable than a strategy that can bend without breaking.

Instead of searching for a perfect shield, Bradley focuses on building a“ resilient strategy.” He notes:“ The world is changing very fast, so nothing can be bulletproof,” but rather, he focuses on setting up a strong strategy with a solid implementation plan. From this, resilience can be“ baked in.”

This resilience is then built on the bedrock of technical expertise, with Bradley explaining that“ a resilient plan involves science, maths, data and expertise. It involves engineering, things that we know we can bank on.”

By looking at every decarbonisation mandate through this rational lens, SLR helps clients navigate the“ pragmatic transition.”

SLR Consulting is powered by 5,000 of the world’ s leading scientists and engineers

110 May 2026