Certain sectors in the transportation industry face global and regional consolidation. They also need to reduce their environmental and social impact; to use energy and resources more efficiently; and develop climate strategies.
Issues
- Reputation and brand management
- Customer-relationship management
- Climate strategy and fuel efficiency
- Environmental impact of operations
- Public health and safety
Client examples
US-based international airline company
We assessed the impact of initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases on the company’s global aviation operations, and the potential competitive implications. We provided insight into speci.c approaches to reducing emissions, including emissions trading, and benchmarked pro-active approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions with a broad spectrum of industry and agency representatives, to provide our client with one basis for developing its overall strategy.
European railway company
We carried out due diligence associated with the acquisition of a rail-freight company. Potential EHS-related exposures, liabilities and compliance risks were identi.ed as one basis for assessing deal risks and opportunities.
European airline manufacturer
We helped this client select a tool to manage environmental data and indicators, with the objective of facilitating both environmental reporting and ISO 14001 support. This effort built on previous assistance in selecting SAP EHS to track hazardous material and to support the client’s continuous improvement efforts.
International European airport
We have provided valuation and assurance services for this client’s environmental reports since 2000. The work comprises accounting analyses, testing of environmental data and internal control systems, verification of compliance with selected accounting policies and correlation between such policies and the company’s activities, as a basis for validating the effectiveness of its internal control systems and the accuracy of the reported data.
