Climate change has emerged as the defining challenge of our era, demanding immediate and unwavering attention. The far-reaching impact, from rising sea levels and extreme weather events to disruptions in ecosystems and health threats, emphasize the pressing need for global efforts to address this unparalleled crisis. Central to combating climate change is the concept of achieving net-zero emissions.

Enterprises are increasingly recognizing the significance of embarking on their net-zero journeys. However, they often grapple with a host of formidable challenges, including limited resources, unclear roadmaps, fragmented ESG data, and the intricate complexities of transitioning their operations and supply chains toward low-carbon alternatives. The ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions further complicate the dilemma faced by boardrooms, torn between short-term budget constraints and long-term commitments to achieving net-zero emissions.

In this intricate landscape, net-zero consulting service providers play an indispensable role, helping enterprises contextualize sustainability within their operations and extract maximum value from their investments in net-zero initiatives. Leveraging innovative data-driven solutions and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT), these experts also facilitate the necessary behavioral shifts within organizations through effective change management strategies.

This compendium provides comprehensive and fact-based snapshots of 31 providers featured on the Net Zero Consulting Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 and categorizes them as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants based on their net zero consulting capabilities and offerings. Each profile offers a detailed overview of the provider’s vision and strategy, adoption across enterprise segments and geographies, investments, partnerships, case studies, and strengths and limitations.

Scope

• All industries and geographies
• This assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2023, interactions with leading net zero consulting service providers, client reference checks, and an ongoing analysis of the sustainability services market

Contents

In this report, we evaluate 31 net zero consulting service provider profiles and include:

• Key trends in the net zero consulting services space
• Classification of 31 net zero consulting service providers as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants on Everest Group’s proprietary PEAK Matrix® framework
• A summary dashboard on providers’ market impact and vision and capabilities
• An overview of providers’ net zero consulting services business – vision, practice size and scale, and presence across enterprise segments and geographies
• An overview of providers’ net zero consulting services investments, key solutions/IP, and partnerships
• Key net zero consulting services case studies
• Providers’ key strengths and limitations

Membership(s)

Sustainability Technology and Services

Sourcing and Vendor Management