UCL School of Management

25 July 2023

Sustainability Consulting in the UK: Six Trends in a Fast-Growing Industry

Faded mountain landscape with the paper title written over the top "Sustainability Consulting in the UK: Six Trends in a Fast Growing Industry

Due to more pressure from investors, regulators and consumer expectations companies seek to integrate ESGs into their operations. This has seen sustainability become an increasingly critical service, especially in the UK. The government has set out ambitious targets for reducing Co2 emissions and transitioning to a greener and circular economy, this has been backed by the financial community, pushing for more transparency in relation to ESG performance from companies.

Co-authored by sustainability expert Professor Paolo Taticchi and UCL MBA candidate Tom Weston, this white paper provides insights into the growing industry for sustainability consulting in the UK. Data was gathered by reviewing publications and interviewing Partners at leading consulting firms; including Bain & Company, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, McKinsey & Company, and Pricewaterhouse Coopers. The analysis identifies six key trends shaping what is a fast growing-industry.

Access the full White Paper. For further information please contact Paolo Taticchi or Tom Weston.

Last updated Tuesday, 25 July 2023