ESG & Sustainability

Why is ESG and Sustainability Important?

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) involves consideration of environmental, social, and governance factors alongside financial factors in the business investment decision-making process.

Forward-thinking companies are thinking about how their organisation shifts from a piecemeal and predominantly reactive engagement with ESG to one of strategic engagement and how sustainability can be weaponised as part of an over-business strategy and value proposition.

The Bellingham Wallace team will advise you on ESG as it pertains to business strategy, risk management, and stakeholder engagement and help you develop an externally verifiable effectiveness framework and associated reporting metrics to demonstrate ESG performance (including GHG emissions and carbon reporting in accordance with Scope 1, 2 or of the GHG protocol.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These goals aim to address social, economic, and environmental challenges facing the world and promote sustainable development on a global scale. It is commonplace for sustainability strategy to be aligned with or based on the UN SDG's and thinking about these in the context of your business is a great way to start your ESG programme and align with customers and suppliers committed to the same vision.

How We Can Help

ESG Assessment

Bellingham Wallace will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your business to evaluate its current environmental, social, and governance practices. This includes analysing your company's policies, processes, performance metrics, and disclosures related to sustainability, social impact, and governance practices. The assessment will identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement in your ESG performance.

ESG Strategy Development

Based on the assessment, we will work with you to develop an ESG strategy that aligns with your business goals and values. This involves defining ESG objectives, setting targets, and identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress. Bellingham Wallace will assist in integrating ESG considerations into your overall business strategy and decision-making processes.

ESG Reporting & Disclosure

We will help you establish a framework for ESG reporting and disclosure, ensuring that you effectively communicate your ESG performance and initiatives to stakeholders. This can involve creating sustainability reports, ESG disclosures for investors, responding to ESG surveys and ratings agencies or banks, and implementing transparent and standardized reporting practices.

Stakeholder Engagement

Engaging with stakeholders is a crucial component of an effective ESG strategy. As your ESG advisor, Bellingham Wallace advisor will help you identify key stakeholders, understand their expectations and concerns, and develop engagement plans. This includes establishing channels for dialogue, conducting stakeholder consultations, and integrating stakeholder feedback into your ESG strategy.

ESG Risk Assessment & Management

ESG risks can significantly impact your company's reputation, operational efficiency, and financial performance. Bellingham Wallace will assist you to identify and assess ESG-related risks specific to your business and industry, developing risk management strategies, mitigation measures, and integration of ESG risk considerations into your overall risk management framework.

ESG Integration in Investment Decisions

If you are an investment-focused business, Bellingham Wallace can help you integrate ESG considerations into your investment decision-making processes. We are skilled at in analysing ESG factors as part of due diligence, identifying sustainable investment opportunities, and assessing the ESG performance of potential investments.

ESG Training & Education

Bellingham Wallace can deliver training and educational programs to enhance the ESG literacy and awareness of your team. This includes educating your staff on ESG principles, best practices, and their roles in implementing the ESG strategy. Training sessions may cover topics such as sustainable practices, social impact, diversity and inclusion, and corporate governance.

Benchmarking & Performance Tracking

Benchmark your ESG performance against industry peers and relevant standards allows you to understand whether you are ahead or behind the curve. We can assist in identifying appropriate ESG indices, frameworks, and guidelines to measure and track your progress over time. Regular performance assessments will help you understand where you stand, identify areas for improvement, and demonstrate progress to stakeholders.

Calculating emissions in accordance with the GHG Protocol.

Don't know how to calculate your Emissions in accordance with the GHG Protocol? Don't sweat it, we've got this! Calculating emissions in accordance with Scope 1, 2, or 3 of the GHG Protocol involves identifying and quantifying direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by your organisation. If you are looking for a steer on where to start, we can help.

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