Sustainability strategy and transformation

At Forvis Mazars, we help organisations embed sustainability into business strategy, governance and decision-making – not as a compliance exercise, but as a driver of resilience, competitiveness and long-term performance.

We work with leadership teams to define clear, commercially grounded sustainability ambitions and build the governance, capabilities and performance frameworks needed to deliver measurable outcomes.

We also help identify cost savings, growth opportunities and access to funding to support the transition.

Our approach

Delivering an effective sustainability strategy requires a practical, integrated approach.

We bring together expertise across strategy, risk, 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.

Why sustainability strategy matters now

Many organisations understand the importance of sustainability but lack a clear, actionable plan. The gap between strategic intent and operational delivery is where we help.

Irish organisations are facing increasing pressure from:

• Supply chain sustainability requirements from European customers
• Green public procurement criteria (Circular 17/2025)
• Sustainability-linked lending from Irish banks
• A rising carbon tax, set to reach €100 per tonne by 2030

These are not future risks – they are current commercial realities impacting cost, access to finance, tender competitiveness and customer relationships.

A well-defined sustainability strategy aligns with your broader business goals, helping you manage risk, unlock opportunities and build long-term resilience. We help you to think big and start smart.

How Forvis Mazars can help

Our sustainability strategy and transformation service is part of the Forvis Mazars global sustainability network, with over 400 specialists across 58 countries.

In Ireland, we combine this global expertise with deep local knowledge of:

• Irish regulation and policy
• Enterprise Ireland, IDA and SEAI supports
• Sector-specific commercial pressures

Our sustainability strategy and transformation services

Our sustainability strategy and transformation services include:

Business case and transition investment

Developing robust financial models to quantify cost savings, risk reduction, funding opportunities and revenue growth linked to sustainability initiatives. We help clients access Enterprise Ireland, IDA, SEAI and bank green lending supports to help finance any investment needed.

Sustainability strategy development

End-to-end support from materiality assessment to strategy design, target-setting and implementation roadmaps. We facilitate leadership alignment through structured workshops that build consensus and ownership across your organisation.

Board and executive training

Tailored ESG and sustainability training for boards and leadership teams, including governance responsibilities and strategic integration.

ESG risk management

Integration of ESG risks into enterprise risk management frameworks, ensuring sustainability risks are identified, assessed and managed effectively.

Climate transition planning

Development of science-aligned decarbonisation strategies with clear milestones, investment plans and governance structures, aligned with SBTi, green lending criteria and stakeholder expectations.

Performance measurement and KPIs

Design of sustainability metrics and KPIs aligned to strategy, embedded into reporting, dashboards and incentives.

Target operating model design

Defining how your sustainability function should be structured, resourced and governed within your organisation, including roles, responsibilities, reporting lines and technology requirements.

Change management and transformation

Supporting cultural and operational change to embed sustainability into day-to-day decision-making across all functions.

Why partner with Forvis Mazars?

We combine strategic advisory expertise with deep sustainability knowledge to deliver practical, implementable solutions.

Our clients value:

• Senior team involvement throughout
• A commercially grounded approach
• The ability to translate complex ESG requirements into clear business actions

As Enterprise Ireland-approved sustainability advisors, we also help organisations access funding to support their transition.

Contact us

Ready to build a sustainability strategy that drives competitive advantage? Contact Johnny Meehan, Head of Sustainability Consulting, for a confidential discussion.