About the Client
Briscoe Group is one of New Zealand's most recognised retail brands, operating Briscoes Homeware and Rebel Sport. With 90 stores nationwide, over 2,300 team members, and annual turnover exceeding NZD $785 million, Briscoe Group is a publicly listed company on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX).
The Challenge
With New Zealand's mandatory climate disclosure requirements approaching, Briscoe Group sought a clear, credible ESG strategy supported by strong board governance, supplier oversight, and internal capability to meet growing expectations from regulators, investors, and customers.
Our Approach
Acting as Briscoe's Fractional Chief Sustainability Officer, ESG Strategy provided hands-on support to deliver a structured materiality assessment involving internal and external stakeholders; design and delivery of the Group's first Sustainability Strategy; a two-year board and executive mentoring program on ESG governance and climate-related disclosure; a practical ESG governance framework aligned with legislative requirements; a supplier engagement and compliance program; targeted greenwashing risk training; and support to recruit and mentor Briscoe Group's first internal Sustainability Manager.
Results
- ESG governance framework formally adopted at board level within 90 days
- Clear sustainability strategy embedded across 90 stores and 2,300+ team members
- 2-year board mentoring program completed, directors now confident on climate disclosure
- Supplier ESG program launched covering key supply chain partners
- First in-house Sustainability Manager hired and onboarded with 6-month mentoring support
"ESG Strategy clarified our priorities and helped the Board upskill on the legislative and operational context of business sustainability, adding significant value to our approach."