We believe sustainability is a system’s condition. Certain consumption and production patterns are consistent with it, and some are not. The challenge is to translate this systemic view to choices consumers can make, and how they can be informed about them. We help our clients to translate the system dynamics to a practical and and executable strategy, including short term targets and KPIs. That way, sustainability becomes tangible and adds value to our client’s business.
Develop group level sustainability strategy, aligning the equity story of the company with concrete sustainability improvement programs.
Analysis of company’s material issues with respect to the long term industry vision. Level of ambition was determined in close collaboration with management, targets were set and translated into sustainability programs.
Full endorsement of the leadership team and increased attention of institutional investors, who were triggered by the company’s sustainable equity story.
Review & update of the sustainability strategy.
Checked progress on previous targets, developed business cases for renewable energy opportunities and drafted plans in close cooperation with the sustainability team.
Strategic roadmap towards 2020, endorsed by sustainability team.
A global printer manufacturer serving the B2B segment asked us improve its sustainability proposition towards its clients. Our client was already best-in-class in sustainability practices, but had difficulties in translating this to a proposition.
We assessed the current client’s proposition and product offering through an extensive number of customer interviews to map their needs. In addition, a competitor analysis was carried out to find best practices. We then developed a new tender approach and adjusted their sales pitch
Spring Associates drafted the first three tenders using the updated sustainability approach. Our client has deployed its new proposition with success: it won several large tenders based on sustainability excellence