Sustainability Consulting

Sustainability Consulting Services That Turn Complexity Into Clarity

New York's Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act would require U.S.-based companies with revenues over $1 billion to annually report Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions. Reporting would begin in 2028 for 2027 data, with Scope 3 following in 2029. Clearyst helps companies build compliant GHG inventories and prepare audit-ready disclosures.
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The Stakes

The Stakes Have Changed and Most Companies Aren't Ready.

Sustainability is no longer a future initiative – it's an immediate business requirement. California's SB 253, the EU's CSRD, and expanding EPR packaging laws are turning disclosure and compliance into near-term obligations.

The risk isn't just non-compliance. It's lost contracts, delayed deals, and missed opportunities. Clearyst helps you respond with structure and confidence – so you're not reacting to pressure, but managing it.
Regulators Are Setting Deadlines
SB 253, CSRD, and expanding EPR laws are turning disclosure into near-term obligations with real enforcement.
Customers Are Asking Harder Questions
Enterprise buyers increasingly require ESG data and EcoVadis scores just to qualify as a supplier or vendor.
Investors Expect Defensible Data
Capital markets expect traceable, third-party-ready ESG data — no longer optional for serious investors.
Internal Teams Are Stretched Thin
Most teams are managing emissions data, reporting frameworks, supplier engagement, and regulations simultaneously.
Why Start Now

Why Start Building Your GHG Inventory Before the Law Takes Effect?

Waiting creates risk. Starting early creates control. The 2027 data year arrives faster than it looks – companies that move early won't just meet compliance requirements, they'll build a durable capability.
STAGE 01
Measure
You can't act on what you can't measure.
  • Conduct materiality assessments and GHG inventory development
  • Establish a baseline across operations and supply chains
  • Identify the ESG issues that carry the most risk and opportunity
STAGE 02
Manage
Data alone doesn't drive change – systems do.
  • Build ESG strategy, governance, and operational processes
  • Address regulatory exposure across Scope 3, EPR, and supply chains
  • Integrate sustainability into day-to-day decision-making
STAGE 03
Report
Stakeholders expect more than numbers –they expect clarity.
  • Develop ESG reports and regulatory disclosures
  • Ensure outputs are audit-ready and defensible
  • Align messaging across investors, customers, and internal teams
Clearyst embeds sustainability into how your business operates — so it becomes a capability, not a one-time project.
Our Services

Sustainability Consulting Services

Each service solves a specific business challenge. Most companies need a combination — the right mix depends on your regulatory exposure, customer expectations, and internal maturity.

01 Materiality Assessment

Our materiality assessment identifies which ESG topics matter most to your business and stakeholders. It informs strategy, governance, and reporting, and is required under CSRD double materiality frameworks.
  • Combine stakeholder input, benchmarking, and risk analysis
  • Deliver a defensible materiality matrix aligned with GRI, SASB, and CSRD
  • Address both financial and impact materiality requirements
  • Focus resources on the issues that actually matter
Business Value: Prioritizes effort, reduces reporting uncertainty, and aligns ESG strategy with real business risk.

02 GHG Inventory

Our GHG inventory work delivers an audit-ready accounting of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, providing the foundation for regulatory compliance, target setting, and decarbonization planning.
  • Measure Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (energy), and Scope 3 (value chain) emissions
  • Standardize data collection across operations and suppliers
  • Prepare for SB 253 and CSRD disclosure requirements
  • Enable science-based targets and emissions reduction planning
Business Value: Eliminates guesswork, reduces compliance risk, and supports credible climate commitments.

03 EPR Packaging Compliance

Extended Producer Responsibility laws require companies to manage and report on the lifecycle of their packaging. We help you meet requirements across jurisdictions while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Clarify obligations across evolving state and global regulations
  • Manage reporting, submissions, and fee structures
  • Identify packaging improvements that reduce long-term costs
  • Support circularity and sustainability goals
Business Value: Avoids penalties, reduces fees, and improves packaging efficiency over time.

04 Strategy and Transition Planning

Sustainability commitments only matter if they're actionable. Our strategy and transition planning translates ambition into executable roadmaps with clear ownership and measurable milestones.
  • Develop strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Build roadmaps with clear ownership, timelines, and KPIs
  • Align initiatives with regulatory timelines and net zero goals
Business Value: Turns ambition into execution – and execution into measurable progress.

05 Supply Chain Responsibility

Our supply chain responsibility work evaluates ESG risks across suppliers, builds responsible sourcing systems, and supports Scope 3 emissions accounting.
  • Assess supplier ESG risk and maturity
  • Develop procurement policies and engagement programs
  • Integrate supplier data into emissions reporting
Business Value: Reduces exposure, strengthens supplier performance, and meets customer ESG requirements.

06 Environmental Policy and Governance

Define ESG governance structures and accountability that connect sustainability oversight to leadership and board-level decision-making.
  • Define ESG governance structures and accountability
  • Develop policies aligned with investor and regulatory expectations
  • Connect sustainability oversight to leadership decisions
Business Value: Creates consistency, improves oversight, and strengthens ESG credibility.

07 Sustainable Material Sourcing

Evaluate material impacts, identify lower-impact alternatives, and support responsible sourcing and circularity initiatives.
  • Evaluate material impacts and identify lower-impact alternatives
  • Support responsible sourcing and circularity initiatives
  • Reduce material risk and long-term costs
Business Value: Improves environmental performance while protecting margins and supply stability.

08 Impact Reporting and ESG Communications

Translate complex data into clear, credible narratives across ESG reports, disclosures, and stakeholder communications.
  • Develop ESG reports, disclosures, and stakeholder communications
  • Translate complex data into clear, credible narratives
  • Ensure consistency across all stakeholder touchpoints
Business Value: Builds trust, supports compliance, and strengthens your market position.

09 EcoVadis Administration and Score Improvement

EcoVadis is a leading ESG ratings platform used by enterprise buyers. We help companies manage submissions and improve scores to protect and grow customer relationships.
  • Manage documentation, submission, and follow-up
  • Align evidence with policies and operational practices
  • Build score improvement plans tied to real performance
Business Value: Protects revenue, improves competitiveness, and reduces internal burden.
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What Sets Us Apart

What Sets Clearyst Apart

Not all sustainability consulting firms operate the same way. You get a partner who understands both sustainability and how businesses actually operate.

Execution-Focused

We don't stop at strategy — we help implement it.

Business-First Approach

Every recommendation ties back to risk, efficiency, or growth.

Regulatory Expertise

Deep knowledge of CSRD, SB 253, EPR, and ESG frameworks.

Clarity in Communication

Outputs designed for real-world stakeholder use.

Tailored Engagements

Built around your business — not generic templates.

Tech Enabled

Leverage the right solutions for the right need.
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Sustainability leaders needing better data, structure, and execution support
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Executives accountable for sustainability commitments
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Organizations preparing for CSRD, SB 253, or similar regulations
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Operations and compliance teams managing Scope 3, EPR, and ESG reporting
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Companies facing EcoVadis, CDP, or customer-driven ESG requirements
Who We Work With

Built for Mid-Market and Enterprise Companies With Real Sustainability Obligations

We work with organizations that need more than high-level guidance — teams facing real regulatory exposure, customer ESG requirements, and executive-level accountability.
If sustainability is becoming a business requirement; not just an initiative – you're in the right place.

Frequently Asked Questions About CSRD

1. What is sustainability consulting?
Sustainability consulting helps companies measure environmental and social impact, build systems to manage it, and report progress to stakeholders. It includes services such as GHG inventory, ESG strategy, supply chain responsibility, EPR compliance, and impact reporting.
2. What is a materiality assessment, and why does my company need one?
A materiality assessment identifies the ESG topics most relevant to your business and stakeholders. It ensures your strategy focuses on the highest-impact issues and is required under CSRD double materiality regulations.
3. What is a GHG inventory?
A GHG inventory measures a company’s greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3. It forms the foundation for regulatory reporting, emissions reduction strategies, and investor disclosures.
4. What is EPR packaging compliance?
EPR laws require companies to take responsibility for the lifecycle of their packaging, including reporting and fees. Compliance is expanding across U.S. states and globally.
5. How does EcoVadis work?
EcoVadis evaluates supplier ESG performance. Companies submit documentation and receive a score used by enterprise buyers to assess risk and qualification.
6. How do I know if my company needs sustainability consulting?
If you face regulatory deadlines, customer ESG requirements, or lack reliable sustainability data and systems, consulting support helps you move forward efficiently and with confidence.

Ready to Turn Sustainability Complexity Into Clarity?

You don't need more information – you need a clear path forward. Clearyst works with you across every stage: measuring where you stand, building the systems to move forward, and communicating progress in a way that builds trust.
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