Sustainability

Sustainability is now central to organisational performance, shaping regulation, risk, cost, financing, talent and long-term value. Boards, senior leaders and trustees are under increasing pressure to act, often navigating uncertainty, competing priorities and evolving requirements.

The context has shifted. Sustainability is no longer just ESG; it is a driver of resilience, growth and profitability. Energy costs, supply chain disruption and regulatory demands have reshaped value creation, while access to capital, tender success and brand strength increasingly depend on credible strategies and data.

We work with organisations at every stage of their sustainability journey. We assess maturity, benchmark performance and tailor solutions to your strategy and regulatory environment – helping turn ambition into action.

Organisations that embed sustainability into decision-making, strategy and performance will be better positioned to compete, manage risk and deliver sustainable growth.

Our sustainability services

Strategy & transformation

Supporting boards and executive teams to embed sustainability into strategy, governance, decision-making and operating models.

Climate & nature

Helping organisations measure environmental impact and deliver credible decarbonisation and transition plans.

Responsible value chain

Identifying risks and opportunities across the value chain, prioritising hotspots and strengthening due diligence.

Reporting & assurance

Integrating sustainability with financial reporting, preparing for ESG audit and meeting assurance requirements.

Sustainable finance

Supporting access to capital, meeting lender expectations and unlocking funding for green transition.

Key challenges facing Irish organisations

• Cost and supply pressures: Managing rising energy and materials costs alongside security of supply risks
• Data and decision-making gaps: Turning fragmented sustainability data into actionable insight
• Access to capital: Meeting increasing expectations from banks, insurers and investors for credible transition plans
• Commercial competitiveness: Responding to more stringent procurement criteria and sustainability-led differentiation
• Regulatory complexity: Navigating evolving EU requirements, reporting standards and climate obligations
• Supply chain and reputational risk: Managing exposure across extended value chains and protecting enterprise value
• Capability and governance: Building internal expertise and embedding sustainability into board and executive decision-making
• Culture and talent: Aligning sustainability with organisational purpose, workforce expectations and ways of working

How Forvis Mazars can help

Our sustainability strategy and transformation service is part of the dedicated Forvis Mazars global sustainability team, with over 400 specialists across more than 50 countries.

We combine expertise in strategy, risk, finance, operations and technology to help organisations embed sustainability into how they operate and create value.

In Ireland, we bring deep local insight, including:

• Evolving Irish and EU regulatory requirements
• Access to Enterprise Ireland, IDA and SEAI supports
• Sector-specific commercial and operational challenges
• The role of Irish-headquartered entities within global value chains

Our approach

Delivering a successful sustainability strategy requires a practical, integrated approach.

We bring together multidisciplinary expertise – from strategy and risk to finance and operations – to ensure sustainability is embedded across your organisation.

Our approach is:

• Practical and implementation-focused, not theoretical
• Aligned to your commercial objectives and operating model
• Driven by leadership engagement and stakeholder ownership

This ensures your sustainability strategy is not only well-designed but deliverable.

Contact us

To arrange a confidential discussion on how we can support your sustainability journey, contact Johnny Meehan, Head of Sustainability Consulting.