Case Studies
Think tank and consulting projects illustrating our unique approach and impact

  • Abbott

    Strategy and Reporting

    Our work has included collaborating on development of a water management strategy, and ongoing support for corporate citizenship reporting and stakeholder engagement.

    Consultancy

  • Shell

    Strategic Advisory

    Initially retained to help with Shell's groundbreaking first sustainability report in 1998, we now have engaged different Shell people and divisions on a range of sustainability issues over more than a decade.

    Consultancy

  • AEP

    Stakeholder Facilitation

    AEP sought input on how to improve its sustainability reporting, programs and performance. We helped transform its approach to engagement and transparency in order to capture insights critical to the future of its business.

    Consultancy

  • Starbucks

    Strategic Advisory

    We reviewed Starbucks' sustainability strategy to improve efforts including sourcing practices for goods other than coffee, its approach to philanthropy, transparency, reporting and assurance, and leadership at the executive and board levels.

    Consultancy

  • Wachovia

    Environmental Policy Development

    With NGOs now turning up the pressure on Wachovia, SustainAbility guided the development of Wachovia’s first environmental policies, addressing forest protection and climate change.

    Consultancy

  • GlobeScan

    Research & Consulting Partnership

    Together we established The Sustainability Survey Research Program, a collaborative platform using research-driven expert insights to explore solutions to business’ biggest sustainability challenges.

    Think tank, Consultancy