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Experts de confiance, outils éprouvés

Derrière chaque stratégie pertinente se cache une expertise affûtée. Nous vous aidons à décrypter la complexité, à collaborer avec les bons spécialistes et à appliquer ce qui fonctionne pour que la transformation soit fondée sur la connaissance, portée par l’expertise et conçue pour durer.

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Nous réunissons des navigateurs aguerris & des instruments fiables — pour orienter les stratégies complexes à travers des marées changeantes & les mener vers des résultats mesurables

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Nous réunissons des navigateurs aguerris & des instruments fiables — pour orienter les stratégies complexes à travers des marées changeantes & les mener vers des résultats mesurables

Guidés par les étoiles, ancrés par les cartes

Trouver la bonne expertise…

Chez 3A, nous n’apportons pas seulement des réponses. Nous apportons les bonnes perspectives et les bonnes méthodes pour obtenir les résultats souhaités. Notre réseau étendu de partenaires et d’experts comprend des consultants reconnus, des agences spécialisées et des praticiens expérimentés capables de naviguer dans la complexité avec clarté et précision.

…et les bons outils pour chaque mission

À leurs côtés, nous mobilisons des outils, standards & cadres éprouvés, affinés par l’expérience du terrain, pour relever vos défis stratégiques, de durabilité et de reporting. Ensemble, nos équipes et nos pratiques sélec-tionnées apportent la substance et la rigueur qui génère un impact durable.

Nos partenaires

Institutionnels & académiques

Nous collaborons avec des universités, des instituts de recherche et des organisations internationales afin de garantir que nos services de formation et de conseil soient alignés sur les dernières normes, les avancées scientifiques et les meilleures pratiques en matière de gestion, de durabilité, de RSE et d’ESG.

Autres cabinets de conseil

Nous entretenons un réseau de partenaires externes de confiance, nous permettant d’offrir un catalogue flexible de services spécialisés. Grâce à un dialogue continu, nous veillons à une compréhension claire de l’expertise, des standards de qualité et de la valeur ajoutée de chaque partenaire. Ces consultants peuvent être mobilisés pour des interventions ciblées et ponctuelles, selon les besoins du client.

Le cas échéant, nous pouvons proposer des offres personnalisées ou des tarifs préférentiels, dans le cadre de conditions convenues à l’avance. 3A Advisory peut également accompagner le client dans la définition du cahier des charges, la supervision de la mise en œuvre et le contrôle qualité, afin d’assurer une satisfaction maximale.


Ces partenariats sont régis par des accords de collaboration formels, incluant des clauses de confidentialité (NDA). 3A Advisory peut percevoir des frais de facilitation (généralement de 10 à 15 %) directement auprès du partenaire. Ce montant n’augmente pas le coût pour le client ; il reflète simplement la valeur ajoutée apportée par 3A dans la sélection de l’expertise, la coordination du projet et l’alignement avec vos objectifs stratégiques. 

En complément, nous collaborons également avec des prestataires locaux, afin d’assurer la proximité, la pertinence culturelle et la réactivité là où cela compte le plus.

Outils et cadres de référence

Tool or Framework
Author(s)
Description

ABC (Activity-Based Costing)

Kaplan & Cooper (1988)

Costing method that assigns overhead & indirect costs to specific activities

BCG Matrix (Growth-Share Matrix)

Boston Consulting Group (1970s)

Portfolio tool to classify business units/products by market growth & relative market share

BSC (Balanced Scorecard)

Kaplan & Norton (1992)

Strategic management system linking objectives across four perspectives

Beyond Budgeting

Hope & Fraser (2000s)

Replaces rigid budgets with adaptive planning & decentralised decision-making

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

Kestnbaum, Shaw (1980s)

Manages customer interactions, improves service & drives loyalty

CXM (Customer Experience Management)

Reichheld/Forrester (2000s)

Designs, monitors & optimises the customer journey for satisfaction and retention

ISO 9001

ISO (1987), latest v. (2015)

Certifiable international standard for quality management systems, based on PDCA cycles

LCA (Life-Cycle Assessment)

SETAC/ISO (1990s)

Method to evaluate environmental impacts across a product’s life cycle (from raw materials to disposal, cradle-to-grave, cradle-to-gate)

Lean Management

Toyota (1950s)

Continuous improvement approach focused on eliminating waste & maximising value

PEST(EL) Analysis

Aguilar (1967)

Assesses Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental & Legal factors influencing strategy

SDK fir Betriber (Superdreckskëscht)

SDK (1993), rev. (2022)

Luxembourg’s waste prevention, recycling & sustainable materials management program & label

SWOT Analysis

Humphrey (1960s),

Stanford (1970s)

Framework for mapping Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats

Six Sigma

Motorola (1986)

Data-driven methodology to improve quality & reduce defects through process optimisation

StratEx (Strategy Expenditures)

Beyond Budgeting (2000s)

Complementing CapEx and OpEx, this expenditure links strategic planning to execution

Strategy Map

Kaplan & Norton (2000)

Visual tool to connect strategic objectives within a BSC framework, showing cause-and-effect relationships

TOC (Theory of Constraints)

Mewes (1971), Goldratt (1984)

Management approach focused on ongoing improvement of the limiting elements of a system

TQM (Total Quality Management)

Deming et al (1940s),

popularised (1980s)

Management approach focused on continuous quality improvement across the organisation

Time-Driven ABC

(+ Enhanced TDABC)

Kaplan & Anderson (2004),

Fisch (2024)

ABC models with additional time (+ ESG qualifiers)

Value Chain Analysis (internal)

Porter (1985)

Framework for analysing internal activities to identify sources of competitive advantage

Value Chain/System Analysis (global/external)

Gereffi (1994), Kaplinsky & Morris (2001)

Analytical framework mapping an organisations entire value system (up- & downstream, scope 3)

Tool or Framework
Author(s)
Description

AA1000SES

AccountAbility (2015)

Stakeholder engagement standard integrating stakeholder expectations into governance, strategy & operations

B Corp

B Lab (2006), v. 7 (2025)

Global certification assessing social & environmental performance, accountability & transparency

Carbon Neutrality

Evolved (1990s), BSI (2006), ISO (2023)

Commitment to achieve a balance between emitted & offset carbon dioxide (cf. ISO 14068‑1)

Catalyst

Ashoka (2011), Palladium (2020)

Role or entity that accelerates systemic change by enabling others

Cradle to Cradle®

McDonough & Braungart (2002), C2C Certified v4.0 (2023)

Design philosophy & label for circular, regenerative systems where materials circulate as nutrients

Doughnut Economics

Kate Raworth (2012)

Framework combining social foundations & ecological ceilings to define a sustainable space for humanity

Due diligence

Grotius (1625), Kiernan/Eccles/Hart (1990s)

Process to identify, assess, mitigate & monitor ESG risks along operations & supply chains

Ecovadis

EcoVadis (2007), rev. (2025)

Global platform rating corporate sustainability performance & supply chain practices

EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme)

European Commission (1993), v. 17/19 (2023)

EU management instrument combining EMS, compliance, reporting & external validation

EP (Equator Principles)

EPFI (2003), EP4 (2020)

Financial industry benchmark for determining, assessing & managing ESG risks in projects

ESG

Kiernan (1992), Innovest & UNEP-FI (2004)

Framework to evaluate environmental, social & governance dimensions of corporate performance

ESR – ENTREPRISE RESPONSABLE

INDR (2010), rev. (2020)

Luxembourg’s national CSR programme & label (valid 3 years per renewal)

ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards)

EFRAG, EC (2023), Exposure draft (31.7.2025) 

European sustainability reporting standards under the CSRD (adopted 31.7.2023, effective 1.1.2024)

EU Ecolabel

European Union (1992), rev. (2023)

Official EU label certifying products/services meeting environmental standards over their life cycle

FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)

FSC (1993), v6. (2021)

Certification for sustainable forest management & chain of custody for wood products

Fair Trade

FLO (1997), Fairtrade International, rev. (2025)

Global ESG certification ensuring fair price, decent labour & sustainable practices in supply chains

GHG Protocol (Greenhouse Gas Protocol)

WRI & WBCSD (2001), rev. (2025)

Global standard for quantifying, managing & reporting GHG emissions across scopes 1, 2 & 3

IPBES (Intgov. Science-Policy Pltf. on Biodiversity & Ecosystem Serv.)

UNEP (2012), AR (2019)

Platform providing scientific assessments of biodiversity, ecosystem services & nature’s contributions

IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)

United Nations (1988), AR6 (2023)

UN scientific authority assessing climate change, impacts & mitigation/adaptation pathways

ISO 45001

ISO (2018), conf. (2023)

Standard for managing occupational health & safety risks (replaces OHSAS 18001)

ISO 14001

ISO (1996), rev. (2015)

Standard for environmental management systems (EMS)

ISO 14040/44

ISO (2006), rev. (2020)

Standards on principles, framework & requirements for life cycle assessment (LCA)

ISO 14064-1/-2/-3

ISO (2006), rev. (2019)

Three-part organisation-level standard for quantifying, monitoring, reporting & verifying GHG emissions & removals

ISO 14068‑1

ISO (2023)

Standard on principles, requirements & guidance for carbon neutrality

ISO 26000

ISO (2010)

Non‑certifiable guidance standard on principles, core subjects & implementation of CSR

ISO 50001

ISO (2011), rev. (2018)

Certifiable energy management systems (EMS) standard for continuous improvement in energy performance

Inclusive Growth

Ianchovichina & Lundström (2009), Kaplan, Serafeim & Tugendhat (2018)

Profitable strategies for tackling poverty & inequality by broad-based economic inclusion of a wider population

LCA (Life-Cycle Assessment)

SETAC/ISO (1990s)

Method to evaluate environmental impacts across a product’s life cycle (from raw materials to disposal, cradle-to-grave, cradle-to-gate)

Nature Positive

WWF (2020), CBD (2022), NPI (2023)

Goal & principle for organizations to deliver net beneficial impact on biodiversity & ecosystems

Net Zero

UNFCCC (2015), IPCC (2018), SBTi (2021)

Commitment to reduce GHG emissions to near-zero & balance the remaining with removals (not just offsets)

Nutri‑Score

UK FSA (2007), Santé publique France (2017), rev. (2025)

Front‑of‑pack label rating food & beverages (A–E) on their estimated nutritional quality

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

OECD (1976), rev. (2023)

International guidelines on responsible business conduct for multinational enterprises

PEF (Product Environmental Footprint)

European Commission, JRC (2013)

EU methodology to assess environmental performance of products via life cycle, multi‑impact metrics

PEFC (Programme for the Endorse­ment of Forest Certification)

PEFC (1999), rev. (2020)

Global non-profit certifying sustainable forest manage­ment & responsible wood sourcing

Planetary Boundaries

Rockström et al. (2009), Steffen et al. (2015), Sakschewski et al. (2025)

Science-based framework defining 9 Earth system limits essential for maintaining planetary stability & resilience

Positive Impact

UNEP-FI (2014), Pavez et al. (2020)

Business approach focused on generating measurable ESG contributions, not just minimizing harm

Responsibility Europe

AFNOR, Ecoparc & INDR (2021), rev. (2025)

European CSR label built on ISO 26000, giving international recognition to national CSR labels

SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative)

CDP, UNGC, WRI & WWF (2015), Net‑Zero Standard V1.3 (2025)

Initiative validating corporate emissions targets aligned with climate science (incl. 1,5°C pathway)

SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)

United Nations (2015)

17 global goals guiding social, environmental & economic sustainable development

SDK fir Betriber (Superdreckskëscht)

SDK (1993), rev. (2022)

Luxembourg’s waste prevention, recycling & sustainable materials management program & label

Stakeholder Theory

Freeman (1984)

Management balancing diverse interests in decision-making to create value for all stakeholders (not just shareholders)

Sustainable Development

IUCN & WWF (1980), Brundtland (1987), UN (1992, 2015)

Development meeting present needs without compromising future generations’ ability to meet theirs

UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Ruggie, UN Human Rights Council (2011)

Soft‑law global Human Rights Due Diligence framework articulating the “Protect, Respect, Remedy” pillars

UNGC (UN Global Compact)

United Nations (2000)

Voluntary corporate initiative to align with principles in human rights, labour, environment & anti‑corruption

Value Chain/System Analysis (global/external)

Gereffi (1994), Kaplinsky & Morris (2001)

Analytical framework mapping an organisations entire value system (up- & downstream, scope 3)

WEF Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics

World Economic Forum (2020)

Common ESG metrics designed to measure stakeholder capitalism performance

Normes obligatoires & cadres règlementaires

Tool or Framework
Author(s)
Description

CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive)

EC (2025)

EU directive establishing due diligence obligations on sustainability & human rights (under finalisation)

CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)

EC (2022), phased implementation (2024–2028)

EU directive (replacing NFRD) expanding sustainability reporting for large & listed companies (incl. double materiality & mandating ESRS)

ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards)

EFRAG, EC (2023), Exposure draft (31.7.2025) 

European sustainability reporting standards under the CSRD (adopted 31.7.2023, effective 1.1.2024)

EU Green Taxonomy – Delegated Acts

EC (2023), rev. (2025)

Delegated acts defining technical screening criteria under EU Green Taxonomy (incl. renewable energy & social taxonomy)

EU Taxonomy

EC (2020)

Classification system for environmentally sustainable economic activities (in force)

NFRD (Non-Financial Reporting Directive)

EC (2014)

First EU ESG reporting directive (gradually replaced by CSRD)

SEC Climate Disclosures

U.S. SEC (2025-)

Proposed U.S. climate-related disclosure requirements for listed companies (near final adoption)

SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation)

EC (2021)

Regulation on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial sector (in force)

UK TCFD-aligned Requirements

UK Government, FCA (2022)

UK disclosure requirements aligned with TCFD recommendations (in force)

VSME (Voluntary Standard for SMEs)

EFRAG, EC (2024), rev. (2025-)

Voluntary sustainability reporting standard for small & medium-sized companies (submitted 2024, recommendation 30.7.2025)

Cadres volontaires & normes internationales

Tool or Framework
Author(s) / Body
Description

<IR> Framework

IIRC (2013), Value Reporting Foundation (2021), ISSB (2022)

Integrated (financial & non-financial performance) reporting focuses on value creation through 6 capitals

CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)

CDP (2000), annual rev.

Global platform for voluntary carbon & climate disclosure

GHG Protocol (Greenhouse Gas Protocol)

WRI & WBCSD (2001), rev. (2025)

Global standard for quantifying, managing & reporting GHG emissions across scopes 1, 2 & 3

GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)

GRI (1997), rev. (2021, effective 2023)

International sustainability reporting framework, defining universal, sector & topic-specific standards, incl. climate change & energy (6/2025), biodiversity (1/2024), climate (4/2025)

GRI Sector Standards

GRI (2021-)

Industry-specific extensions of the GRI providing enhanced materiality & comparability

IFRS S1 & S2 (Sustainability & Climate-related Disclosure Stds.)

ISSB & IFRS (2023)

Global sustainability disclosure baseline: general sustainability info. (S1), climate risks & opportunities (S2)

ISO 14067

ISO (2013), rev. (2018)

Standard for quantifying & reporting the carbon footprint of a product (CFP) across its life cycle

ISO 45001

ISO (2018), conf. (2023)

Standard for managing occupational health & safety risks (replaces OHSAS 18001)

ISO 14064-1/-2/-3

ISO (2006), rev. (2019)

Three-part organisation-level standard for quantifying, monitoring, reporting & verifying GHG emissions & removals

ISO 26000

ISO (2010)

Non‑certifiable guidance standard on principles, core subjects & implementation of CSR

ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board)

IFRS Foundation (2021)

Global standard-setting body consolidating sustainability & climate disclosure frameworks (TCFD, SASB, CDSB)

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

OECD (1976), rev. (2023)

International guidelines on responsible business conduct for multinational enterprises

SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative)

CDP, UNGC, WRI & WWF (2015), Net‑Zero Standard V1.3 (2025)

Initiative validating corporate emissions targets aligned with climate science (incl. 1,5°C pathway)

TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures)

Financial Stability Board (2017), consolidated into ISSB (2023)

Framework for consistent disclosure of climate-related financial risks & opportunities (incl. governance, strategy, risk, metrics & targets)

UK SDR (Sustainability Disclosure Requirements)

UK Treasury & FCA (2023-)

Post-Brexit evolution of UK sustainability disclosure rules aligned with TCFD

UNGC CoP (Communication on Progress)

UNGC (2004), new digital platform (2023)

Annual disclosure requirement for UN Global Compact participants to report progress on the 10 Principles & SDGs

WDI (Workforce Disclosure Initiative)

ShareAction (2016)

Global initiative promoting transparency on workforce management & well-being

WEF Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics

World Economic Forum (2020)

Common ESG metrics designed to measure stakeholder capitalism performance

Labels

Tool or Framework
Author(s) / Body
Description

B Corp

B Lab (2006), v. 7 (2025)

Global certification assessing social & environmental performance, accountability & transparency

Ecovadis

EcoVadis (2007), rev. (2025)

Global platform rating corporate sustainability performance & supply chain practices

Engagé RSE

AFNOR Certification (2008); rev. (2021)

French label assessing ISO 26000-aligned CSR maturity across 4 performance levels (incl. Responsibility Europe)

ESR – ENTREPRISE RESPONSABLE

INDR (2010), rev. (2020)

Luxembourg’s national CSR programme & label (valid 3 years per renewal)

Label LUCIE 26000

Agence LUCIE (2007), ISO 26000 aligned (2011), rev. (2023)

French CSR label based on ISO 26000 principles (incl. Responsibility Europe)

Responsibility Europe

AFNOR, Ecoparc & INDR (2021), rev. (2025)

European CSR label built on ISO 26000, giving international recognition to national CSR labels

SDK fir Betriber (Superdreckskëscht)

SDK (1993), rev. (2022)

Luxembourg’s waste prevention, recycling & sustainable materials management program & label

Nous accompagnons également des approches de reporting hybrides ou sur mesure, combinant plusieurs cadres afin de répondre aux attentes des parties prenantes

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