Research - Companies in transition

From investment needs to resilience through social partnerships

ESG is an interesting concept, but one that costs a lot of money. On the one hand, this study shows that a lot of companies can never finance that sustainable transition on their own. On the other hand, it also provides solutions to limit the damage in the SME landscape.

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19/11/2024

Is your organisation ready for a sustainable future? Many companies face huge challenges when it comes to the green transition and ESG (Environment, Social, Governance). And we are not just talking about the 'big' companies. SMEs are also involved in this broader story.

A comprehensive study shows that a lot of companies are not at all ready with their sustainable transition. Those who claim that this does not apply to SMEs are deeply wrong. The same study also reveals that many organisations do not have sufficient financial resources to pay for the transition. However, they risk being left behind in this competitive market if they do not invest in sustainability and in collaborations with partners. Fortunately, the study also puts forward some solutions - backed by figures - to support companies.

Would you like to know how bad the sustainable transition of Belgian companies is? How much capital is needed for it and what solutions there are to still get companies through these challenging times? Then, download our study 'Companies in transition - From investment needs to resilience thanks to social partnerships'. The study offers informed, data-driven and strategic insights, as well as four realistic scenarios to successfully realise the sustainable transition. Among other things, also read about the cost of the transition, where the money should or could come from and leverage strategies, which maximise impact with minimal cost.

Content

  • Scenario thinking and ESG: Foreword by Professor Rudy Aernoudt
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  • From factual data-driven observations to potential scenarios
  • Laissez-faire is not an option
    • Baseline scenario 1: classical competition from the ‘now-moment’
    • Zero scenario 2: Increasing margins
  • Scenarios providing solutions: the quest for strong leverage effects
    • a. Scenario 1: DEBRA
    • b. Scenario 2: bank guarantees
  • The alternative approach: Follow the money: exploring systemic intersectoral partnerships
    • Scenario 3: co-opetition with minority interests
    • Scenario 4: co-opetition with pooling
Research: Companies in transition