Sustainable Operations Sustainability is not a trend; it is a business requirement. Commitment to sustainability is more than a project. It requires a cultural shift, transformation of core processes and introduction of key measures that support a circular economy. As customer demands and regulations evolve, we enable our clients to identify and address the sustainability risks across their supply chain and operational footprint.Protiviti’s Sustainable Operations Consulting practice helps you move from theory to action by implementing operational processes that align with the expectations of your customers, investors and employees while also complying with rapidly evolving environmental standards and regulations. We are worldwide change agents ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come. We are worldwide change agents ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come Research Guide October 11, 2024 Sustainability: Frequently Asked Questions The subject of sustainability continues to evolve and present challenges and opportunities for businesses. Protiviti has created a guide of frequently asked questions to provide helpful insight to help businesses navigate sustainability matters. Read more How we're helping our clients Pro Briefcase Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management & Optimisation Our experts identify opportunities to reduce emissions while ensuring that our clients stay competitive and prosperous. Pro Building office Energy Management & Optimisation We help identify and implement best-in-class control and monitoring solutions to optimise building and equipment performance. Pro Document Consent Water Management & Optimisation We assess and detect opportunities for our clients to increase water efficiency, create water savings, and implement a water stewardship culture. Pro Document Files Materials & Waste Management Our sustainable operations consultants help organisations progress toward a true circular economy and waste-free culture by reducing and reusing materials. Pro Document Folder Sourcing & Procurement We help our clients understand and address sustainability risks embedded within the value chain to reduce operating risk, boost competitiveness, and increase shareholder value. Our approach Protiviti’s approach extends well beyond traditional financial reporting and disclosure to deliver a holistic view of corporate performance, emphasising sustainable operations and non-financial key performance indicators. Protiviti offers solutions that drive sustainability practices throughout the organisation.Analyse: We help organisations identify the key sustainable operations challenges and risks throughout their operations.Implement: We utilise the latest technology to implement strategies that achieve KPIs (key performance indicators) supporting emissions reduction, energy, water, and waste management, and supply chain sustainability.Continuous review and assessment: As regulations and customer demands change, we continue to help our clients stay competitive and flexible. Leadership Jaap Gerkes Jaap Gerkes is a managing director at Protiviti The Netherlands. He is leading the ESG initiative and is part of the global ESG team. He advises clients on large multinational internal control projects and internal audit assignments such as IA transformation, ... Learn more Daniel van Drooge Daniel is an associate director and SOX SME of Protiviti. He joined Protiviti in November 2010. In addition to his consulting experience, Daniel has worked at the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group where he held positions in internal and audit and financial management. Learn more Marcel de Jongh Marcel is a member of the Business Performance Improvement (BPI) team of Protiviti Netherlands. He is a senior finance professional, program manager and consultant with 20+ years of international experience.Marcel works with boards and management teams to develop ... Learn more Featured insights and client stories INSIGHTS PAPER Strategic Sourcing: Gaining Advantage, Mitigating Risk A shift in mindset to a strategic sourcing strategy anticipates and mitigates supply chain risk while improving resilience and responsiveness, still aiming to reduce total cost of ownership. INFOGRAPHIC Infographic | The Impact of Sustainable Operations on Profit and Long-Term Viability Sustainable operations seek to create a harmonious synergy between business success, societal well-being and environmental health, contributing to a more equitable and resilient future for all. The triple bottom line: people, planet, profit. Research... PODCAST Podcast | Strategic Sourcing: Gaining Advantage, Mitigating Risk – with Lucas Manganaro Supply chain management continues to be a hot topic in countless organisations in light of ongoing geopolitical challenges, evolving impacts of climate change, new tariffs, changing labor markets, and much more. How can supply chain and procurement... PODCAST Podcast | Strategic and Sustainable Sourcing – with Radhi Subramanian and Debjani Mallick An increasingly important issue for board members to address today is sustainability – specifically, sustainable sourcing and operations. These challenges not only have global compliance implications, but also brand and reputation issues, which are... CLIENT STORY Environmental Nonprofit Builds Supplier Diversity and Sustainability to Meet Climate Change Goals Protiviti supported changes to our client’s purchasing processes and tools to attain diversity and sustainability goals, starting with setting targets and ultimately delivering a solution to capture supplier data and track attainments. Button Button