ESG

Helping your business build a sustainable practice

Our approach

Our approach is to assist clients conduct a Gap Analysis followed by Stakeholders’ Mapping and a robust Materiality Assessment to set a roadmap for an ESG Policy and Strategy with metrics and targets, reporting and data tracking. Below is a non-exhaustive list of material topics for ESG criteria.

Environmental:

• Climate change adaptation
• Climate change mitigation
• Circular economy
• Water stewardship
• Pollution prevention
• Protection of biodiversity
• Waste management
• Greenhouse gas emissions

Social:

• Diversity, equity and inclusion
• Gender equality
• Health and safety
• Human and workers’ rights
• Child and forced labor
• Local communities
• Stakeholder engagement
• Collective bargaining

Governance:

• Board independence
• Executive remuneration
• Minority shareholders’ interests
• Anti-bribery and corruption
• Anti-competitive practice
• Tax governance
• Whistleblower policy
• Risk management

 ESG frameworks per jurisdiction: specific or client requirements

Our team of experts adhere to industry-leading standards and best practices, with a particular focus on industry or jurisdictional-specific disclosure  requirements.  The  current  organizational  governance, strategy and status are mapped against the relevant frameworks. This is followed by a consultative session to discuss the gap analysis report to establish an ESG roadmap with metrics, targets and timeline to achieve ESG KPIs. Refer to the IFRS and CDSB disclosure standards and guidance samples below.

Our tailored services

• Health check & gap analysis
• Enhanced due diligence
• Awareness & capacity building
• Governance & strategy
• ESG roadmap
• ESG tracking & reporting
• Technical services