Case Study | Sustainability Audit for Manufacturing Conglomerate

CLIENT

Manufacturing Conglomerate

INDUSTRY

Industrial
Manufacturing

CONSULTANT ROLE

Sustainability
Consultant

LOCATION

India

The Challenge

Embedding Sustainability in Complex Supply Chain

The client, a manufacturing conglomerate based in France, embarked on a project to align operations with sustainable principles and reduce ecological footprint.

“Aiming for a greener future is non-negotiable, but we must first comprehend the scope of change within our manufacturing operations.” — Head of Sustainability

The client needed a sustainability consultant to conduct a thorough sustainability audit and provide actionable insights to guide future initiatives.

Role of Consultport

Consultport proposed 3 strong consultant profiles within 48 hours. The client interviewed 2 candidates and selected a former Senior Consultant at Deloitte specializing in sustainability topics. The consultant started working with the client team 5 days after the initial request.

Approach

Comprehensive Sustainability Audit

Working with the client’s sustainability team, the consultant defined the scope and objectives of the audit. Through document review and personnel interviews, the consultant gained a comprehensive understanding of the current sustainability practices.

The consultant also performed a lifecycle assessment to evaluate the environmental impact of various stages of the manufacturing process – from raw material sourcing to product packaging and disposal.

From the audit, the consultant identified several major challenges, including a lack of transparency in the supply chain, inefficient resource utilization, and a need to meet increasingly stringent sustainability regulations while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Solution

Customized Sustainability Roadmap

The consultant developed a customized sustainability roadmap with strategic initiatives to implement sustainable sourcing practices, optimize logistics for reduced emissions, and foster supplier collaboration for shared sustainability goals. For example, a route optimization initiative was proposed to boost transportation efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.

Results

A Green and Responsible Future

The sustainability roadmap was well received with the client’s leadership team. Several small-scale trials had been rolled out and showed promising results, achieving notable reduction in both carbon emissions and industrial waste.

The client’s elevated sustainability commitment led to improved stakeholder perception and corporate reputation. The industry-wide recognition as an environmentally-conscious organization helped attract new customers and foster stronger partnerships with suppliers.