Climate & Decarbonization Strategy
From Carbon Risk to Climate Leadership
We help you define a credible, science-aligned, and financially viable path to net-zero.
Overview
The climate emergency has reshaped the rules of business. Companies across sectors are now facing increasing pressure from regulators, investors, clients, and society to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and align with the global net-zero transition.
At SustainPlan, we support organizations in developing science-based, sector-specific, and actionable decarbonization strategies. Our approach goes beyond carbon accounting. We integrate climate risk, emissions reduction, financial impact, and long-term resilience into a cohesive strategy.
We work closely with your leadership, sustainability teams, and technical departments to turn climate ambition into structured action — aligned with SBTi, IFRS S2, TCFD, and national net-zero roadmaps.
Our Services Cover:
• Carbon Footprint Assessment (Scope 1, 2, 3 – GHG Protocol aligned)
• Science-Based Target Setting (SBTi standard compliance)
• Net-Zero Strategy & Roadmap Design
• Abatement Opportunity Modeling (operational, supply chain, energy)
• Carbon Pricing & Internal Marginal Abatement Cost Curves
• Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis (TCFD & IFRS S2 aligned)
• Renewable Energy Strategy (RE100, PPA, on-site solar)
• Low Carbon Procurement & Supplier Engagement
• Carbon Offsetting Strategy (last-resort compensation)
• Board-level Climate Advisory & Governance Integration
Our Approach: From Data to Strategy
We follow a robust and proven 5-step methodology to deliver credible climate strategies tailored to your business model:
1. Baseline Assessment & Emissions Inventory
• Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions mapping using GHG Protocol
• Data validation and gap closure
• Carbon footprint visualization and hotspot analysis
• Sector-specific emission factor modeling
2. Scenario Modeling & Risk Exposure
• Climate scenario planning (e.g. 1.5°C, 2°C, 3°C)
• Transition and physical risk identification
• Financial impact modeling (IFRS S2, TCFD metrics)
• Location-specific vulnerability mapping
3. Decarbonization Target Setting
• Target pathways: absolute vs intensity-based
• SBTi alignment and validation support
• Internal carbon pricing models
• Emissions reduction potential analysis by business unit
4. Roadmap Development & Implementation Planning
• Short-, medium-, and long-term measures
• Cost-benefit and payback time calculations
• CAPEX/OPEX modeling of mitigation actions
• Cross-functional implementation matrix
• Organizational change and capability building
5. Monitoring, Disclosure & Continual Improvement
• KPI development and dashboard design
• Reporting integration (GRI, CDP, CSRD, IFRS S2)
• Climate governance and decision-making processes
• Annual review cycles and alignment with global disclosure platforms
Specialized Expertise by Sector
We tailor our services to the unique decarbonization challenges of each industry:
• Energy & Utilities – grid decarbonization, fugitive emissions, electrification
• Manufacturing – process emissions, energy efficiency, circular economy integration
• Financial Sector – financed emissions, portfolio alignment, climate stress-testing
• Transport & Logistics – fleet transition, route optimization, Scope 3 modeling
• Built Environment – embodied carbon, green building strategies, passive design
Key Benefits to Clients
✔ Develop a credible and auditable decarbonization pathway
✔ Strengthen positioning for ESG-linked finance and climate ratings
✔ Comply with emerging disclosure frameworks (IFRS S2, CSRD, SBTi)
✔ Reduce exposure to climate transition risks and regulatory penalties
✔ Build internal alignment and board-level understanding of climate issues
✔ Future-proof operations and supply chains for a carbon-constrained economy
Deliverables
Our decarbonization strategy projects typically include:
• Verified GHG emissions inventory (Scope 1–3)
• Decarbonization target framework & validation roadmap
• Climate scenario & risk exposure report
• Strategic action plan with business case for each intervention
• Emissions reduction implementation roadmap
• Executive dashboard and reporting templates (for CSRD, IFRS, GRI, CDP)
• Board briefing and communication toolkit
Why SustainPlan?
We bring a rare combination of climate science expertise, regulatory fluency, and real-world implementation experience. Our consultants are trained in international disclosure standards, energy transition planning, and sector-specific mitigation technologies.
At SustainPlan, we don’t just talk about net-zero — we build the systems and strategies that get you there.