EGGS and Sopra Steria Footprint join forces on sustainable innovation offering

Over the past few years, Sopra Steria secured two of Norway's leading specialist communities by acquiring the sustainability consultancy Footprint and EGGS. Now, we are establishing a joint effort to ensure that our clients' sustainability efforts do not stall in resource-intensive reporting but become a springboard for innovation.

“The EU's numerous regulations related to the Green Deal, including emission reductions, documentation, and reporting, overwhelm many. The winners of tomorrow are those who can most quickly translate good sustainability work into innovation and development. We will help our clients orient themselves towards the opportunities in the wake of stricter regulations, rather than seeing them as constraints”, says Øyvind Vederhus, who leads Sopra Steria Footprint.

Together with the sustainability specialists at Sopra Steria Footprint, we will help businesses take profitable positions in the ongoing transformation triggered by the EU Green Deal and it many directives and legislations such as CSRD. “Sustainability directives must be seen as a great opportunity for innovation. Now is a unique chance for businesses to secure their spot as first movers", comments André Kennedy, Senior Business Designer in EGGS.

Sopra Steria's size and technological expertise are the foundation, and together, we represent a solid platform for innovation and the development of new, sustainable business models.

"Digitalisation is the driving force that makes innovation scalable, accessible, and efficient. At the same time, innovation processes must be met with creativity, design thinking, and craftsmanship. It is not possible to achieve efficient transformation if sustainability is a footnote in innovation and digitalisation efforts. It must be an integrated part of the business's strategies and core processes, says Strøm-Gundersen.

It is not uncommon for interdisciplinary deliveries in large companies or for two professional communities to work closely together. It is the level of expertise available across disciplines that creates great enthusiasm.

“Our combined expertise enables us to solve the truly complex problems associated with the green transition. Our combination of specialised expertise and breadth is challenged by few, if any, consultancies on the market," says Strøm-Gundersen.

“The expertise in our communities complements each other in a unique way. Where both have previously had to rely on external support to fill any competency gaps, we are now able to help customers develop products and services ready for the future, from A to Z. Something our customers will reap significant benefits from”, adds Vederhus.