Empowering Sustainable Growth: SSE’s Path to ESG Excellence,
Société Suisse des Explosifs (SSE)
Context
The SSE Group has steadily advanced its commitment to sustainability, implementing certifications like GMP and ISO (ISO 4501, 9001, and 14001) across its operations, launching local sustainability projects, and forming impactful partnerships at the group level. Building on this foundation, SSE is now preparing to elevate its sustainability efforts with a comprehensive ESG strategy for 2024. This bold, pragmatic approach is designed to align with SSE’s core values, the UN SDGs, and CSRD compliance, engaging both employees and customers in a meaningful sustainability journey.
Solution
NewElement was engaged to support SSE in developing and implementing its enhanced ESG strategy. In Phase 1, NewElement guided SSE in crafting a strategic ESG framework and roadmaps. Currently in Phase 2, NewElement’s focus is on supporting SSE’s successful implementation through cross-functional leadership mentoring, strategic committee coaching, and best practices honed over 15 years. Key areas include coaching, ESG governance, guidance for committee processes, ESG report development, and advising on a sustainable business communications approach.
Impact
NewElement’s expertise has set SSE on a path toward impactful results across several areas:
1
Empowered ESG Leadership
Mentorship strengthens SSE’s internal leadership, ensuring alignment across sustainability initiatives.
2
Strategic Governance
Committee coaching supports informed decision-making and sustained momentum on SSE’s sustainability goals.
3
Clear Reporting and Communication
Support to the communication team in developing SSE’s first ESG report and communication plan enhances transparency and builds stakeholder trust in line with CSRD.
4
Enhanced Brand and Customer Engagement
Advisory on business communication helps SSE articulate its ESG journey, fostering credibility and engagement with customers and partners.
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