Climate change and decarbonisation
Businesses can’t ignore climate change anymore – it’s reshaping supply chains, investor demands and boardroom priorities. Wharton Sustainable Solutions offers hands on climate change and decarbonisation consulting to turn those pressures into competitive edge, starting with a clear ESG baseline and ending with actionable net zero roadmaps.
We’ve helped manufacturers cut Scope 3 emissions by rethinking supplier partnerships, much like one client who slashed logistics carbon by 28% through optimised routes. Primary keyword hits naturally here too, blending strategy with real results.
Why Act on Climate Change Now
- Physical risks like floods disrupt operations; transition risks hit non compliant assets
- ESG funds now avoid high carbon portfolios, starving laggards of capital
- Net zero pledges without data? They crumble under scrutiny
ESG Impact Assessment and Baseline
You can’t fix what you don’t measure. Our decarbonisation consulting kicks off with a full ESG and climate footprint, covering Scopes 1, 2 and 3 using GRI, SASB, IIRC standards.
Teams spend weeks on site or remotely pulling data, spotting hidden emitters like employee commutes or upstream suppliers. Suggested internal link anchor text: “Explore our full environment consulting services” links seamlessly to https://whartonehs.com/environment-consulting/ for broader EHS context.
Key deliverables include:
- Comprehensive GHG inventory and hotspots analysis
- Materiality mapping tied to your sector risks
- Benchmarking against peers and Paris Agreement pathways
Science Based Targets (SBTi) Development
Ambiguous goals won’t cut it. Wharton crafts SBTi aligned targets that pass validation, drawing on IPCC scenarios and sector pathways.
We’ve guided clients through approval cycles, tweaking for Scope 3 where most reductions hide. Expect 4.2% annual cuts for near term targets, scaling to net zero by 2050.
Our process:
• Feasibility studies blending tech, ops and behaviour change
• Target formulation and SBTi submission support
• Glide paths with milestones and contingency plans
Targets approved? You’re investor ready and ahead of the pack.
Stakeholder Engagement and Training
Plans falter without buy in. Wharton runs workshops, trains teams and engages suppliers to embed climate action.
We’ve turned skeptical plants into net zero champions through simple tools like carbon dashboards. Natural flow, contractions for warmth.
• Executive briefings on climate risks/opportunities
• Employee upskilling on energy efficiency
• Investor roadshows showcasing your progress
• Develop climate and energy strategies with short and long-term goals
• Science-based targets (SBTi)
• Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
• Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) support
• Low carbon transition plans
• Survey of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
• Successfully positioned in the market as the first CO2-neutral network
• Solid database as a basis for strategic decisions
• Continuous significant reduction of emissions
• Knowledge of future options for actions up to 2050
TCFD, CDP and ESG Reporting
Disclosure isn’t optional – it’s table stakes. Wharton preps TCFD aligned strategies, risk scenarios and CDP responses that score high.
One steel producer we worked with jumped from C to A on CDP after refining their water climate linkage. Short sentences keep it punchy.
Services cover:
• Governance, strategy and metrics per TCFD pillars
• Scenario analysis (1.5°C vs business as usual)
• Integrated ESG reports blending climate with social factors
Transparent reporting builds trust and opens sustainable finance doors.
Low Carbon Transition Plans
Plan elements:
• Tech roadmaps (efficiency audits, electrification)
• Supply chain engagement for Scope 3 wins
• Financing options: green bonds, carbon markets
• Monitoring dashboards for annual progress
Clients see 15–30% emissions drops in year one, scaling steadily.