Navigating the top sustainability challenges facing businesses today

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainability is increasingly rising on the agenda. Companies are recognising that sustainable practices are no longer a ‘nice to have’ but an essential to their long-term success. However, it’s not an easy pathway to navigate and organisations are continuously facing challenges and barriers to their sustainability goals. In this blog we discuss the top three sustainability challenges facing businesses today, and how Beyondly can support you through them.

Navigating evolving regulations

The direction of travel towards environmental responsibility has led to a huge global patchwork of regulations, that are consistently evolving. From packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations to carbon reporting requirements, businesses need to stay abreast of which regulations impact them, and how. The Beyondly team are experienced in supporting companies to meet a range of complex environmental requirements. Our Navigate sessions are designed to empower decision makers within organisations to navigate the complex landscape and help inform sustainability strategies.

Managing supply chain sustainability

Businesses are increasingly required to consider and meet the demands of a whole range of stakeholders, including investors, customers, suppliers, and employees. Balancing their expectations alongside day-to-day business operations can be challenging. However, engaging with them about their sustainability strategies can also contribute to understanding a business’ overall environmental impact. Supply chain emissions usually account for 70% or more of an organisation’s carbon footprint. Beyondly’s scope 3 carbon footprint measurement service helps businesses identify emissions hotspots within their value chain and our carbon reduction service can help you step a plan to reduce them.

Greenwashing and reputational risk

Sustainability claims often come under significant scrutiny. Regulatory bodies are taking action against greenwashing via the Green Claims Code principles from the Competition and Markets Authority. Making misleading or unsubstantiated sustainability claims could lead to reputational and legal risks. We support businesses in making claims that are evidence-based and credible. Our life cycle assessment service can be used to provide a holistic view of a product’s environmental impact throughout its life cycle.

Do these challenges sound familiar?

To help businesses navigate this journey, Beyondly are hosting an event in Leeds throughout Yorkshire Sustainability Festival – Sustainability Matchmaking with Beyondly. Book your one-on-one chat with an industry expert who will match your business with its next sustainability move. 

Register your free place here, or get in touch with Beyondly directly at marketing@beyond.ly