Strategic Focus: Buyer Insights From The 2026 Sustainability Consulting Services Green Quadrant
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Executive Summary
Verdantix conducted interviews with 21 buyers of sustainability consulting services from firms that participated in the 2026 sustainability consulting Green Quadrant (see Verdantix Green Quadrant: Sustainability Consulting Services (2026)). These decision‑makers provided insight into the priorities shaping sustainability consulting engagements and the factors that influence partner selection. The interviews reveal that buyers are focused on achieving internal alignment, accessing sector‑specific expertise and securing support that integrates sustainability into broader business strategies, while enabling digital transformation. Prospective buyers of consulting services, as well as service providers themselves, should use this report to understand the needs and preferences of decision-makers.
Figure 1. Key drivers of sustainability consulting engagements
Figure 2. Buyer experience quotes
Figure 3. Questions buyers should ask before selecting a consulting provider
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Callum Millard
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Callum is an Analyst at Verdantix, helping firms navigate the evolving ESG, sustainability, product innovation and product stewardship landscapes, to drive value creation and ...
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Kim Knickle
Research Director
Kim Knickle is a Research Director at Verdantix, bringing more than two decades of analyst experience to the evolving world of sustainability. Her current research spans ESG a...
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