Approach · 01

A new approach to sustainability

A business extends beyond its own operations. Customers, suppliers, people, technology, energy, natural resources, institutions, regulation, Nature and the zeitgeist all shape how it operates. Sustainability brings these relationships into view.

IPSO turns context into practical action through tools, resources and advisory support for sustainability professionals. Beyond an appreciation of nature, we see sustainability as an economic philosophy applied to real business conditions: a natural optimisation achieved through a more intelligent, context-aware response.

Why sustainability is good business ↗

Services · 02

Working with IPSO

Ways of working

01 / 45 MINUTES

Consultation

Resolve a defined sustainability question in a focused session, with clear next steps and an optional written note.

02 / PROJECT-BASED

Project engagement

A defined scope of work with a clear output, such as an assessment, analysis, action plan, process design or decision brief.

03 / FLEXIBLE ACCESS

Ongoing advisory

Ongoing specialist support across implementation, reporting or change, available when the work requires it.

Areas of work

01

Regulatory readiness

Determine what applies, what is required, the potential penalties, and stakeholder expectations; then organise an effective response, process or disclosure, with an EU focus.

02

Materiality and KPIs

Identify the matters that warrant attention and translate them into useful insights, indicators and decisions.

03

Processes and data

Design reliable collection, ownership, calculation and review processes. Develop or integrate tools.

04

Sustainability planning

Turn priorities into sequenced actions, clear responsibilities and informed management decisions.

05

Customer experience

Map client journeys, use cases and needs across sustainability, products, services and the built environment.

06

Material Context Review

Assess the firm’s nexus of material matters: the dependencies, flows, exposures and relationships that shape the business.

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Tools · 03

Sustainability tools

Practitioner-built, expert-reviewed tools and resources that support firms and professionals
manage key and diverse sustainability needs.

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Regulatory screening

Rule Scan

Screen current and upcoming EU sustainability requirements, timing and preparation needs.

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Topics and data

Materiality Map

Identify candidate material topics, possible IROs and the data and KPIs to prepare.

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Environmental claims

Claim Check

Review consumer-facing environmental claims before publication and focus the evidence and revisions required.

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