# Deloitte framework links sustainability spending to long-term business value 2026-08-07T05:45:29+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Deloitte has unveiled a framework to help companies measure the business value of sustainability investments, beyond regulatory compliance. Called The RoI of Responsibility, it covers direct gains such as energy savings and operational efficiency, along with less visible benefits including market access, lower financing costs, customer loyalty, employee retention and brand value. At the Mint Sustainability Summit, Deloitte South Asia partner Shubhranshu Patnaik said companies should assess risks and opportunities over five to 10 years through scenario planning. The framework links material issues such as carbon, water and supply-chain resilience to revenue, cash flows, avoided losses and enterprise value. Deloitte cited a sugar company that improved energy efficiency and water recycling to strengthen exports and prepare for water shortages. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: business value, climate risk, Deloitte, ESG, sustainability Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/deloitte-framework-links-sustainability-spending-to-long-term-business-value/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/deloitte-framework-links-sustainability-spending-to-long-term-business-value/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.