ESG Commitments Need Measurement to Deliver Results

Carlos Cerdán argues that organizations must move beyond simply stating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments and instead focus on achieving measurable results. Many companies declare ESG commitments but struggle to translate them into concrete, sustained outcomes.

Cerdán contends that integrating sustainability into decision-making, starting with prioritizing relevant issues, is key. He recommends conducting a “double materiality” study to analyze an organization’s impacts, risks, and opportunities.

This assessment should inform specific action plans, prioritizing areas where the company has the greatest responsibility or potential for transformation. Strong governance and leadership commitment are also critical.

Sustainability initiatives require defined responsibilities, oversight, and involvement from all relevant departments. Ultimately, Cerdán stresses the need for clear indicators and dashboards to track progress and demonstrate that effective sustainability management boosts long-term value, including EBITDA.