Sustainable Supply Chain and ESG Advisory

Companies face varying ESG reporting requirements in different global jurisdictions, with a series of regulatory initiatives being implemented in the European Union.

ESG helps companies improve their own practices and drives improvements throughout the entire supply chain ecosystem.

In fact, on average, the supply chain is responsible for 60 to 90% of the impact. A solid ESG strategy must therefore cover the whole supply chain. We help you optimize transparency and reliability across a wide range of sources and levels of data.

Our services help to ensure regulatory compliance and increase business value at the same time.

Adrian Stoll

Director, Sustainable Supply Chain & ESG Advisory

KPMG Switzerland

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Thomas Oschlisniok

Partner, Head of Business Services Transformation

KPMG Switzerland

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The challenge

Transparency is becoming ever more important in Switzerland due to the need to ensure regulatory compliance and respond to increasingly complex investor and consumer demands. Collecting data in complex supply chains is particularly challenging for companies.

Our integrated approach assists in gathering and presenting data effectively, utilizing specialized ESG technology and expertise in reporting, analysis, and compliance.

Our integrated approach

The pressure to improve the transparency of supply chains also offers opportunities. We help you to take advantage of these benefits. By leveraging the right data and new technological solutions, we can gain more comprehensive and in-depth information to facilitate better decision-making.

We focus on the following three key areas:

1. Sustainable Supply Chain

Transparency and traceability
Supply chain due diligence
Human rights in the supply chain
Value chain strategy
Circular economy

2. Procurement

Responsible sourcing
HR: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Governance

3. ESG Reporting

Double Materiality Assessments
Compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
EU Taxonomy

Key steps in our approach

Ambition setting
- Assess the level of ambition: Work together to establish a shared vision and concrete future for ESG projects.
- Analyze risks and opportunities: Examine potential issues and opportunities in sourcing, production, distribution, and consumption.
- High-level gap assessment: create an overview of current gaps using our efficient approach for rapid insights.
- Project and Governance setup: Provide a clear governance and project management framework for the next phase.
Assessment

Our team of experts will perform a comprehensive assessment to align with the ambition setting from step 1.

The assessment will be delivered in a ready-to-use format and approach to map all relevant activities. We will also assist you with defining KPIs and reporting when required.
Design and future implementation
- Leverage experience: We leverage our wealth of ESG and supply chain expertise and best practices to accelerate your processes.
- Database access: We provide access to a database of workflows and controls.
- Consulting on technological solutions: We advise you on various technology solutions, including cloud services and off-the-shelf, supply chain-oriented solutions.
- Advanced algorithms: We provide guidance on how to use complex machine learning and AI algorithms.
- Blockchain solutions: We explain how blockchain can improve traceability and respond to sustainability issues in the supply chain, including digital product passports.
- Support with implementation and training: We provide help with implementation and training on how to use the technologies described above.
- Annual data refresh: We assist with annual updates by means of centrally managed questionnaires to collect non-financial data and evidence, using tools such as Microsoft Power Apps.

Your benefits

Implementation of tailored ESG strategies to future-proof your supply chain.
Acquisition of technological frameworks to empower strategic evolution and create competitive advantages.
Assessment and integration of technologies to enhance traceability throughout supply and value chains.
Improve operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and align with the latest compliance standards.

Supply Chain Transparency and the CSDDD

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Contact our ESG experts

Regulatory, stakeholder and consumer requirements are becoming ever more complex, especially when it comes to ESG in the supply chain.

Our dedicated team of experts would be delighted to discuss the challenges affecting you and apply their wealth of experience to help you prepare for the future. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

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