At Sustainable Screening we understand that your reality is unique and that a ‘one size fits all’ approach will not help your business. You are looking for ESG expertise that understands the reality of your sector, your geography and your specific challenges. At the same time, you need to run a business and need to-the-point advice and hands-on support.
Companies
You recognize the importance of sustainability. Where to start, how to execute and what to prioritize?
As a company, you know that sustainability has become a risk factor and an opportunity in your line of business. Regulators, clients, rating agencies and financers request insights into your ESG activities. You probably already have taken steps but cannot oversee the different disclosure frameworks and requirements. What is the difference between GRI and SASB? How should I report to TCFD and CDP? How can I improve my rating from companies as VigeoEiris, Ecovadis or Sustainalytics? How can I make sure I comply with relevant ESG regulations?
Examples of services for companies
To help you get a better understanding of how Sustainable Screening can help you further, a selection of services:
- Training on relevant ESG regulations, frameworks, ratings and certifications;
- Scoping ESG goals, strategy and framework for the organization;
- Identify and implement the relevant ESG reporting frameworks;
- Collect, structure and submit ESG data to external stakeholders;
- Document and report to your stakeholders on sustainability developments;
- Provide relevant information to comply with relevant regulations;
- Identify ways to benchmark your company against your peers.
Family Offices
You are in the position to create your legacy. What will it be?
As a Family Office, you can, to a certain extent, decide if and to what extent sustainability factors get considered in your investment process. It starts with discussing the families’ main values, which also means that a good understanding of the different themes and strategies is required. For example, would you like to stay away from certain products or practices? Where does philanthropy fit in? Would you like to have more impact through your investments, and if so, what are your preferred themes? Finally, how do you measure your impact?
Private Equity Firms
You have profound business knowledge of your portfolio companies. Can you say the same about the sustainability part?
As a Private Equity firm, your success largely depends on an exhaustive understanding of the portfolio companies’ businesses and sectors. Environmental, Social and Governance issues have become more material as they directly impact a company’s ability to grow its business, attract the best-qualified employees, comply with regulations and manage risks. Do you have the expertise available to identify the main ESG risks for your portfolio and prospect companies? To what extent do you incorporate ESG factors in your due diligence processes? How do you monitor and report on ESG?
Wealth Managers
Your clients expect good returns but also an alignment with their values. What is your responsible investment proposition?
As a Wealth Manager, it is essential to set yourself apart from other market players. Clients have become more value-driven and seek a balance between healthy returns and having an impact through their investments. They have also become more sustainability-minded and ask critical questions on environmental and social issues. So how do you retain existing, more sustainability-minded, clients and attract new ones? What is your ESG proposition, and how do you communicate your message to the market?
Examples of services for investors
To help you get a better understanding of how Sustainable Screening can help you further, a selection of services:
- Develop a vision and strategy for ESG/Responsible Investments;
- Formulate a policy on ESG/Responsible Investments;
- Implement the policy standards in your organization and investment process;
- Communicate with your clients on sustainability developments;
- Create a product proposition around ESG;
- Select external managers and data providers (if required);
- Monitor the progress of your ESG/Responsible Investments policy;
- Document and report to external stakeholders.
Interim ESG support
You experience a peak period, need to deal with unexpected ESG matters, require quick access to expertise on a specific topic or need temporary support to your team. Sustainable Screening can provide temporary support with questionnaires from rating agencies, benchmarks, NGO’s and other stakeholders. We also guide with sustainability reporting frameworks, such as GRI and SASB, and the influence on your ESG rating. With twenty years of experience in the financial and ESG industry, Sustainable Screening can be your solution for high-quality interim support
Please contact Sustainable Screening to further discuss how we can be of support to your specific needs.