decarbonisation & transition planning
transition plan disclosures
regulatory submissions
financing and investment decisions
insurance and transition risk assessments
asset and portfolio strategy development
Energy and materials companies face immediate regulatory, financial and insurance pressure to demonstrate how emissions will be managed over time, not just reported. Transition planning is now directly linked to regulatory compliance, access to capital, insurance availability and asset viability, rather than long-term aspiration.
Regulators, investors and insurers increasingly expect transition plans to be credible, internally consistent and grounded in operational reality, particularly for emissions-intensive and long-life assets.
focus on producing credible transition plans that can withstand scrutiny, and targets that are connected to delivery.
Transparent emissions baselines and forecasts as the foundation
Assess transition pathways over time, including key decision points and sensitivities
renewable energy integration
stakeholder engagement & communication
Identify and evaluate decarbonisation options in the context of operational, financial and delivery risk
emissions reduction strategies
energy efficiency optimisation
reporting & framework alignment
Outputs from this service are commonly used to support reporting under IFRS S1 and S2, PCAF, CSRD/ESRS, GRI, SASB, Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards.
Where decarbonisation and transition planning is treated as a high-level narrative exercise, organisations risk:
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Transition plans that are not supported by underlying emissions data
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Misalignment between stated targets and operational reality
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Inability to explain trade-offs between emissions reduction, cost and risk
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Loss of credibility with regulators, investors and insurers
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Increased scrutiny during financing, transactions or insurance renewal
In practice, weak transition planning can translate into financing friction, insurance uncertainty, regulatory challenge and stranded-asset risk.
Our decarbonisation and transition planning work supports:
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Regulatory and disclosure requirements relating to transition plans
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Internal decision-making on investment, sequencing and trade-offs
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Financing and investment assessments
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Insurance discussions relating to transition and liability risk
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Board and executive oversight of transition strategy
Outputs are designed to be consistent, defensible and decision-relevant, and to integrate with emissions, risk and governance processes.
why sustain:able?
hard-to-abate industry expertise
Specialisation in the energy and extractives sectors, ensuring strategies are practical and aligned with industry realities.
proven track record
A history of successfully guiding companies through complex sustainability transitions, delivering measurable results.
collaborative approach
Working closely with your team to ensure alignment with organisational goals and seamless integration into existing operations.
We are signed supporters of the Methane Emissions Initiative.
Our expert emissions team is ISO 14064 certified.