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Sustainability

Guidehouse is your trusted guide on the right path toward a sustainable future

Experts in Sustainability

 

Climate change and sustainability issues are redefining the landscape of the 21st century at every level of government and in every industry. Organizations are now navigating the risks and opportunities of an increasingly volatile climate, stricter regulations, growing stakeholder and investor expectations, and the need for organizational and infrastructure resilience.

Guidehouse helps global public and private sector organizations develop and implement strategic initiatives carefully tailored to their goals and purpose—from energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) management, climate resilience, and ESG to disaster recovery and beyond.


Why Guidehouse?

  • 30-year history outwitting the complexities of the sustainability journey
  • Industry leader in enterprise risk, climate and sustainability, disaster recovery and grants management
  • Holistic understanding of the public and private sector footprint on a global scale
  • Pioneers in developing methodologies and standards for organizations such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
  • Technical expertise to create transparency in global supply chains and simplify reporting requirements

Whether you are just starting your sustainability journey or want to ensure your organization’s actions are having a lasting and powerful impact on the future our planet, Guidehouse is your trusted guide on the right path forward. Our team of highly experienced climate, finance, and energy experts are ready to help you get started. Browse our insights below to learn how Guidehouse is leading the industry forward.

 

Setting and Reaching Your Sustainability Goals

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Navigating the Decarbonization Journey 


Success Strategies for Multinational Corporations Transitioning to a Carbon-Free Future

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Beyond Net Zero

Guidehouse offers comprehensive energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) management and implementation solutions. These include onsite management coupled with offsite access to Guidehouse's sustainability expertise, a digital platform – Guidehouse Papaya, technical expertise to deliver carbon reduction targets, and innovative finance constructions to reduce investment costs.

Case Study
Logistics Provider Advances Decarbonization with Unconventional Financing
Guidehouse helps logistics company rethink its operations and how it financed major sustainability investments
News
Guidehouse Launches Building the Clean Hydrogen Economy Consortium
Guidehouse is leading a group of regional and global players to drive hydrogen pilots focused on heavy transport, renewables integration, and industrial applications
Insights
A Carbon-Free Footprint Is No Longer Optional for Large Corporations
In an article for The Wall Street Journal, Guidehouse says a path to decarbonization is an economic imperative for most companies
Insights
PCAF Marks Significant Milestone with 200th Signatory Financial Institution
Guidehouse supports partnership in exponential adoption worldwide of standard to measure and disclose GHG emissions of financial portfolios
Case Study
Engine Manufacturer Charts a Route to a Carbon-Free Future
Guidehouse supports large corporation in the transition from fossil fuel engines to carbon-neutral products to reduce emissions
Insights
European Building Emission Factor Database Helps Financial Institutions Reach Net Zero Goals
New resource will enable the financial industry to measure and track the financed emissions of their European building portfolios
Insights
Scenarios for Decarbonizing New York's Economy
In a report for National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, Guidehouse finds selective electrification could be key in meeting the state’s 2050 greenhouse reduction goals while providing crucial resilience and reliability benefits
Insights
Decarbonization Efforts Benefit from Expertise and Collaboration
In an interview for the Experts Only podcast, Guidehouse discusses its role in supporting organizations’ decarbonization goals and the drivers behind sustainability efforts
Insights
ESG Helps Healthcare Organizations Accomplish Quality Patient Care and Decarbonization
In an article for Environment + Energy Leader, Guidehouse explains how a robust ESG approach that includes a climate action plan (CAP) addresses the sustainability challenges that impact global health
Case Study
Designing a Strategy for San José’s Climate Smart Future
Guidehouse helped San José create the first US city climate action plan aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement
Insights
Improving Transparency and Disclosure of Scope 3 Emissions
Scope 3 emissions from suppliers represent the majority of many organizations’ carbon footprint, and disclosure is becoming a mainstream requirement

Climate Resilience

Our managed climate resilience service helps clients evaluate and respond to risks and opportunities caused by climate change. We enable clients to identify vulnerabilities, prioritize risks, and evaluate adaptation opportunities by developing scenarios and indicators. We develop response strategies that prioritize investment strategies and development of tracking tools. We then implement identified opportunities.

Insights
Utilities Industry Focuses on 2022 Goals and Embraces the “Climate Decade”
In the most recent issue of Public Utilities Fortnightly, Guidehouse addresses strategies needed to take on the complexity of the changing energy landscape
Insights
Reimagining Traditional Mission Readiness to Include Climate Adaptation, Energy, and Sustainability
In an article for Breaking Defense, Guidehouse examines how sustainable energy solutions can reduce the impact of extreme climate events on military infrastructure and resources
Insights
Supply Chain Decarbonization Starts with Building Positive Relationships
In an article for GreenBiz, Guidehouse offers five actionable steps multinational corporations can take to decarbonize their supply chain
Insights
Bolstering Resilience in Healthcare by Investing in Energy Efficiency
Health systems that invest in energy efficiency will be better positioned to meet the expectations of federal regulatory agencies while solidifying trust from the communities they serve.
Insights
Energy Companies Must Evolve to Navigate Global Energy Transformation
In an article for Western Energy, Guidehouse says the energy industry needs to adapt to the changing energy landscape to address unprecedented challenges
Insights
5 Steps to a Greener Supply Chain
In a Government Executive article, Guidehouse shares tips for public sector leaders on reducing carbon impact and risk in supply chains
Insights
Fleet Transformation Mandate Creates Opportunity to Significantly Reduce Carbon Emissions
In an article for Government Executive, Guidehouse says government agencies will need to consider a combination of disciplines as they integrate lean and zero-emissions vehicles
Case Study
Building Resilient Supply Chains
Guidehouse helped inform Mars Inc.'s approach to sourcing and its dialogue with key suppliers
Insights
Biden Administration Prioritizing US Sustainability and Climate Action
In an article for Public Utilities Fortnightly, Guidehouse says the energy sector should plan for an aggressive agenda of climate and clean energy initiatives
News
Guidehouse and Jupiter Intelligence Announce Strategic Alliance to Help Utilities Quantify Climate Risk and Build Resilience
As the energy transition intensifies, energy providers must create and implement integrated plans to address climate resilience
Case Study
Providing Regulatory Support for US Energy Conservation Standards
Guidehouse helped the Department of Energy analyze standards for energy efficiency and water consumption

Environmental, Social & Governance

Guidehouse helps clients identify and meet their ESG objectives. Our team removes the complexity surrounding financing, resources, and impact through holistic enterprise risk management (ERM), long-term recovery and resiliency strategies in infrastructure, housing, and economic development with disaster recovery and resilience (DRR), and capital project & infrastructure (CP&I) project governance, all of which come together to facilitate timely, transparent decision-making across a wide range of constituents.

Insights
Embracing ESG Can Help the Food Industry’s Long-Term Success
In an article for FoodDive, Guidehouse examines the various value streams that environmental, social, and governance can offer food companies
Case Study
Smarter Joplin Roadmap
Using Technology to Improve Disaster Resilience
Insights
ESG Helps Healthcare Organizations Accomplish Quality Patient Care and Decarbonization
In an article for Environment + Energy Leader, Guidehouse explains how a robust ESG approach that includes a climate action plan (CAP) addresses the sustainability challenges that impact global health
Insights
ESG Initiatives Are Essential for Utility Industry Transformation
In this special issue of Public Utilities Fortnightly, Dan Hahn and Michelle Fay interview utility executives on their ESG priorities
Insights
Addressing Social Risks in Supply Chains Must Not Be Overlooked
In an article for PraticalESG.com, Guidehouse says companies must not lose sight of social risks within their supply chains as they become more sustainable
Insights
Guidehouse on Growing and Diversity
In an interview with Public Utilities Fortnightly, Guidehouse CEO Scott McIntyre discusses Guidehouse’s values and the decision to release an ESG report
Case Study
A Standard for Measuring and Disclosing Financed Emissions
Guidehouse supported the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials in the Development of The Global GHG Accounting and Reporting Standard for the Financial Industry
Insights
The "S" in ESG
Elizabeth Sisul Op-Ed in Forbes
Insights
World Bank State and Trends Carbon Pricing 2019: Action Required to Align Coverage and Prices with Paris Agreement Goals
Guidehouse informs the World Bank's global update on carbon pricing initiatives
Case Study
Carbon Risks of the Economy and Stress Test for the Financial Sector
Guidehouse supported the German government to detect and mitigate risks related to a carbon bubble
Insights
Setting Science-Based Targets for Financial Institutions
Guidehouse helps develop a framework for financial institutions to align lending and investment with the Paris agreement

Disaster Recovery

Guidehouse assists communities with long-term disaster recovery strategies to build resilience in infrastructure, housing, and economic development––including program strategy, visioning and plan development, stakeholder outreach, eligibility determinations, cost projections, program management and administration, integrity monitoring, and reporting.

Case Study
Harris County, Texas Disaster Recovery Support
Case Study
Guidehouse Supports Governor's Office of Storm Recovery in Establishing Disaster Recovery Agency
New York State quickly and effectively disbursed federal funding in the wake of Hurricane Sandy
Case Study
Guidehouse Supports State of South Carolina with COVID Relief Grant Management
Program helped to maximize the allocation of CARES Act funding
Insights
Disaster Recovery Assistance in a Post-COVID Environment
Mitigating Risks of Fraud while Maintaining Benefits of Desktop Validation
Insights
How Banks Can Help When Disaster Strikes
Bai.org article
Climate Risk Puts Insurance Companies Under Fire — How to Turn Down the Heat
Insights
Energy Companies Must Evolve to Navigate Global Energy Transformation
In an article for Western Energy, Guidehouse says the energy industry needs to adapt to the changing energy landscape to address unprecedented challenges
Insights
Pandemic Moves Global Community Closer to Reaching Decarbonization Targets
In an interview for The Climate Champions podcast, Guidehouse discusses tackling climate change and how the pandemic has accelerated the energy transition
Podcast
Beyond the Electron: Storm Protection
In season 2, episode 1 of the podcast series, Guidehouse takes a closer look at storm protection plans and hardening the grid
Insights
Utilities Focus on Innovation and New Technologies in 2022
In a discussion with Public Utilities Fortnightly, Guidehouse considers what the new year has in store for energy provider Eversource and the energy industry as a whole
Insights
New Report Indicates That Tools and Processes Used by Utilities Must Evolve in the Changing Landscape
In an article for Energy Central, Guidehouse says customer-sited distributed energy resources, cyber threats, and new market players have changed the way utilities must operate
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Guidehouse Papaya, our sustainability management platform, streamlines GHG management by connecting key stakeholders and providing transparency through an enterprise-ready, cloud-based, digital platform. Customized to meet your organization’s specific needs, Guidehouse Papaya combines our 30+ years of experience in sustainability consulting with digital expertise powered by Salesforce®.

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