What Are Energy and Sustainabilitiy Consultants?
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Energy and sustainability consultants find practical ways to cut cost and emissions, meet rules, and fund upgrades. ESG consultants add reporting and governance so investors and customers trust the numbers. Start with a baseline, two projects with fast payback, and a simple plan for disclosures and supplier action.
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What energy and sustainability consultants do
- Set the baseline and targets. Energy and emissions inventory, cost model, and goals linked to finance and operations.
- Design projects. Efficiency, electrification, renewables, storage, and data upgrades through digital and technology.
- ESG consulting and reporting. Align with ISSB S1 and S2 and map CSRD needs where relevant.
- Delivery and funding. Business case, incentives, green finance, and PMO via business transformation.
Why now
These signals show rising disclosure, available capital, and steady project pipelines that benefit well run programs.
| Finding | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ISSB IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 effective date | On or after Jan 1, 2024 | IFRS S1; IFRS S2 |
| CDP disclosure scale | 22,700+ companies scored in 2024 | CDP |
| SBTi push on target setting | Companies setting both near-term and net-zero targets grew 227% in 18 months to mid-2025 | SBTi Trend Tracker 2025 |
| Renewables pipeline | Global additions 666 GW in 2024, rising toward 2030 | IEA Renewables 2024 |
| Sustainable debt momentum | $262.3B issued in Q1 2025 | Climate Bonds Initiative |
Together, these factors make a strong case for focused ESG consulting and delivery work this year.
Examples of energy and sustainability services
- Energy program. Metering, analytics, and project delivery for efficiency and electrification.
- Renewable and storage deals. Onsite solar and storage, PPAs, and grid services.
- ESG consulting and reporting. ISSB S1 and S2 alignment, CSRD gap view where in scope, CDP submission, investor FAQ.
- Supplier action. Data requests, training, and incentives for key suppliers.
- Green finance. Prepare use-of-proceeds lists and KPIs for sustainability-linked instruments.
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How to start in 30 days
- Pick two sites or processes. Target clear payback with data you already have.
- Draft disclosures. Outline S1 and S2 content and map any CSRD touchpoints.
- Create a funding note. Identify incentives and whether a green or sustainability-linked instrument fits.
- Plan supplier steps. Set a simple request and cadence; reference CDP categories.
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Sources
- IFRS Foundation. ISSB IFRS S1 General Requirements. https://www.ifrs.org/issued-standards/ifrs-sustainability-standards-navigator/ifrs-s1-general-requirements/
- IFRS Foundation. ISSB IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures. https://www.ifrs.org/issued-standards/ifrs-sustainability-standards-navigator/ifrs-s2-climate-related-disclosures/
- European Commission. Corporate sustainability reporting. https://finance.ec.europa.eu/capital-markets-union-and-financial-markets/company-reporting-and-auditing/company-reporting/corporate-sustainability-reporting_en
- IEA. Renewables 2024. https://www.iea.org/reports/renewables-2024/electricity
- CDP. 2024 scores overview. https://www.cdp.net/en/data/scores
- Science Based Targets initiative. Trend Tracker 2025. https://sciencebasedtargets.org/news/227-jump-in-companies-setting-comprehensive-climate-targets-as-corporate-climate-planning-accelerates
- Climate Bonds Initiative. Sustainable Debt Global State of the Market Q1 2025. https://www.climatebonds.net/data-insights/publications/sustainable-debt-global-state-market-q1-2025
About the Author
Aykut Cakir, Senior Partner and Chief Executive Officer, has a demonstrated history in negotiations, business planning, business development. He has served as a Finance Director for gases & energy, pharmaceuticals, retail, FMCG, and automotive industries. He has collaborated closely with client leadership to co-create a customized operating model tailored to the unique needs of each project segment in the region. Aykut conducted workshops focused on developing effective communication strategies to ensure team alignment with new operating models and organizational changes.
