For the 6th year running, 3Keel has been recognised by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultants. This year, we have been awarded Gold in the Sustainability category. We are immensely proud that as a boutique, independent firm, we are listed alongside the global management consultancies.
We value the FT award so highly because it is based on recommendations from clients and peers, so a very big thank you to everyone who voted for 3Keel. This recognition is a real shot in the arm for our whole team, who consistently deliver excellent analyses, clear guidance and pragmatic recommendations.
This year, as we have done in the past, we are using this occasion to take stock, share some updates from 3Keel and to reflect on the world in which we are operating.
Climate change driving operational uncertainty
We set up 3Keel to help organisations prepare for, mitigate and adapt to the effects of the climate and biodiversity crises. Ten years ago, much of what we talked about may have felt theoretical to our clients but that is no longer the case. Climate change isn’t a distant threat; its effects are being felt all around the world, right now.
We are now seeing first hand how extreme weather events and shifting rainfall regimes affect agricultural productivity and supply chain stability. Companies reliant on agricultural production are on the frontline of these effects, dealing with disrupted supply chains, damaged infrastructure and unworkable land leading to substantial financial losses.
Navigating through complex requirements
As the need for mitigation and adaptation has become more acute, governments and international bodies have responded with varied regulations, standards and reporting requirements that aim to hold companies accountable for their progress. 3Keel has a broad view of this complex landscape and we have been at the forefront of helping organisations to navigate their way.
Recent examples of this expertise include:
- Working with retailers and manufacturers to interpret new regulatory requirements in the UK and EU for deforestation-free supply chains, alongside their existing voluntary commitments
- Piloting Science-Based Targets for Nature as part of our work supporting companies assessing nature-related risks and impacts
- Drafting technical requirements on land use change and carbon removals accounting within WRAP’s Scope 3 GHG Measurement and Reporting Protocols for Food and Drink
The reporting landscape is driving greater transparency and requires businesses to take stock of their current position, and to show the progress they may or may not be making. But politically, things feel very different.
