An A-Z of Sustainability: E is for Engagement
The theme of this week's A-Zs of sustainability series is Engagement. Chris discusses its importance, and how best to implement programmes.
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Sustainability Consultancy
Our award-winning sustainability practice helps companies maximise their ESG potential, performance and disclosures, through our proprietary Cascade framework.
We help our clients develop sustainability strategies aligned with their company size, objectives, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory requirements.
We have extensive experience in developing net-zero strategies to build resilience and adaptability to climate change; supporting access to sustainable finance; optimising sustainability of supply chains; and developing strategies to improve social and environmental performance and disclosure.
Corporate Services
Corporate Services
Internal controls and governance
Implementing oversight and process
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ESG framework and governance
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Board awareness and training
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Policies
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ESG-related management incentives
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ESG risk assessments and integration (climate, supply chain, and nature)
Data management and enhancement
Increasing visibility and monitoring
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Establishing ESG measurements and data sets
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Data validity, completeness and calculation checks
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ESG management information framework
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Data improvement plans
Reporting
Communicating with stakeholders
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ISSB, CSRD, GRI, B Corp
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Filing CDP and S&P CSA
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Investor ESG requests
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Net zero transition plan (TPT)
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Review and amend ESG ratings (e.g. MSCI, Sustainalytics)
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Customer requirements (e.g. EcoVadis, PPN/06)
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Annual Report, Sustainability Report and website
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Climate risk analysis and TNFD process and quantification
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Execution
Implementation and operationalisation
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Workforce and value chain engagement
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Business model and value chain strategies
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Sustainable products
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Energy attribute certificates (REC, REGO)
Net Zero
Addressing climate change
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Full carbon footprinting including Scope 3
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Carbon ‘hotspot’ analysis
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Decarbonisation plans
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Residual emissions strategy
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Science-based targets (SBTi)
ESG Strategy
Establishing your sustainability response
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Materiality assessment
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UN SDG alignment
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Benchmarking ESG ambition
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Sustainability Committee ambition
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KPIs and targets
Investor Services
We offer a comprehensive suite of sustainability investor solutions. Our holistic approach encompasses sustainable investment, engagement, and proxy voting, supported by specialised training programmes. We aid clients by simplifying the complexities of the regulatory landscape through our Regulatory Support services.
Sustainability & Stewardship
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We work with clients to establish and expand their sustainability and stewardship strategy, encompassing sustainability investment, engagement, and proxy voting.
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Additionally we offer engagement and proxy voting training, streamlined data collection and prioritisation, and production of best-in-class disclosures.
Regulatory Support
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Navigating complex regulatory landscapes is streamlined through our Regulatory Support services.
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We help simplify existing and emerging standards, with broad coverage of regulatory disclosures including EU SFDR (Principal Adverse Impact reporting and fund-level Article 6, 8 and 9 reporting) and UK SDR.
Sustainability Data
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Our Sustainability Data services offer a strategic edge in portfolio management, focusing on both underlying and aggregate ESG data for effective portfolio positioning.
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We enhance research capabilities by incorporating high-quality sustainability data, leveraging multiple criteria and data sources for comprehensive screening.
Sustainability Research
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Our Sustainability Research services offer a dedicated focus on both company-specific and sector-wide ESG insights.
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We conduct thorough and tailored company sustainability research, both on specific companies and sectors, delivering nuanced analyses to meet evolving demands of responsible investment strategies.
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Our Team
CEO & Advisory Panel
Our Sustainability Team
Our team comprises over 30 experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds in sustainability, accountancy, corporate strategy, investment management and banking. Our understanding of sustainability priorities across a wide range of institutional investors and stakeholders at large is further reinforced by an experienced advisory panel.
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