EY Sustainable Operating Blueprint: from idea to impact

The EY Sustainable Operating Blueprint is the first holistic framework of its kind that helps leading organizations build roadmaps to thrive in a sustainable future by embedding ambition into enterprise strategy. Developed for today’s rapidly shifting landscape — from accelerating climate impacts to rising geopolitical uncertainty — it broadens collaboration and accelerates impact. Rather than treating sustainability in isolation, the Blueprint helps position it as a core driver of value and risk management across the organization. 

The Blueprint turns sustainability ambition into clear, practical steps tailored to each organization, helping to create lasting change. It is built on two pillars — strategic clarity and operational embeddedness — and uses nine key levers to guide businesses in defining and embedding sustainability across every part of an organization. Each lever breaks down into functional sub-levers, making it clear for organizations to target and achieve real progress.

What the Blueprint can do for you

Who can benefit from the Blueprint

• Industry leaders who have successfully implemented sustainability in key areas and are now seeking guidance to scale transformation across their entire organization
• Leaders seeking to explore what a sustainable future could mean for their organization and how to navigate the transition effectively
• Professionals committed to advancing sustainability initiatives and seeking clear starting points for effective action
• Individuals aiming to drive meaningful change and deliver greater impact within their organizations