Using ESG as a business opportunity

Understanding how sustainability initiatives and ESG metrics should be regarded as significant assets rather than costs

 

For years, businesses have focused on traditional performance metrics such as revenue, productivity and efficiency. But in today’s rapidly changing market environment, sustainability is emerging as a powerful driver of business success. Far from being a cost or regulatory burden, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures present a major opportunity to enhance profitability, reputation and resilience.

 

At the most fundamental level, sustainability delivers direct financial benefits—reducing waste and energy consumption lowers operational costs. But beyond cost savings, companies with strong ESG credentials enjoy a competitive advantage. They are preferred business partners, seen as efficient, trustworthy, and forward-thinking, with strong business resilience strategies. They also attract and retain top talent, as employees increasingly seek purpose-driven workplaces that align with their values.

 

Managing risk is a critical component of business success, and ESG compliance plays a key role here. Just as companies adhere to cybersecurity and financial regulations, following sustainability standards reduces legal and financial risks. For example, businesses that meet ESG requirements are less likely to face penalties related to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) climate disclosures. In addition there are strong links between GDPR requirements and sustainability.

 

True ESG implementation requires a holistic approach. Organisations must assess not just their operational processes, but also their physical assets, corporate culture, and technological capabilities. Ensuring that employees embrace sustainability and that suppliers uphold responsible practices is just as crucial as adopting greener operations.

 

Join us for an exclusive discussion on how your business can turn sustainability into a strategic advantage—driving growth, mitigating risk, and positioning your brand for long-term success. This is an exclusive event and seat numbers are very limited, so apply for your place now.

 

The topics we will explore

 

During the meeting we will focus on questions such as:

• What benefits does sustainability and compliance with ESG requirements deliver to a business? How can metrics associated with ESG and sustainability be used to be used to return business success?
• How can organisations become more sustainable? How can they reduce their emissions, and the emissions they are responsible for in their supply chain? What other factors should they consider?
• ESG initiatives should go beyond environmental issues. How can businesses ensure that they deliver the “Social” and “Governance” elements of an ESG strategy?
• Why is it important to engage with suppliers, especially raw materials suppliers and the suppliers of physical assets such as machinery, when building a strong ESG culture?
• What effect does the organisation’s culture have on the ability to become compliant with ESG best practice? How should leaders build the culture and workforce skills that support ESG within an organisation?

Who is invited?

 

This breakfast event is designed for senior decision makers across the private sector who wish to discuss using ESG as a business opportunity. Delegates will be employed as CEO’s, CFOs, Company Secretaries and heads of sustainability in organisations across private industry.

 

Be one of 12 senior finance and sustainability decision makers attending this event at the Goring Hotel in central London. For any enquiries, please contact Mergim Begolli on 020 8349 6458 or email m.begolli@business-reporter.co.uk.

 

The breakfast discussion is brought to you by Inspired plc and is only for senior executives as mentioned above. Registrations of junior professionals, consultants, solution providers or other sellers to this market won’t be accepted. To be eligible you must be employed by a corporate legal entity such as a private company: if you are a sole trader or in a partnership other than a legally incorporated partnership, we will be unable to offer you a place.

 

This event is free of charge to attend.

 

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