Growing pressures on the environment and increasing sustainability awareness have generated the need to account for the many interactions between all sectors of the economy and the environment. As a result the financial implications of sustainability issues are receiving more and more attention. Sustainability Accounting is an overarching term used to cover all aspects of the interface between environmental issues, the financial implications thereof and other sustainability impacts, be it at the corporate, the regional or even the national level.

The focus on sustainability management is important because it helps organisations balance economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental protection in a structured and strategic way. In short, sustainability management is important because it creates resilient, efficient, and responsible organisations that can adapt and succeed in a changing world.

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is important because it provides a framework for organisations, investors, and stakeholders to assess how responsibly and sustainably a company operates. This falls under the broader umbrella of sustainability.

Environmental & Sustainability Solutions (ESS) assists organisations with their sustainability journeys through consulting and training.