Category: Tools

ESG Self Assessment

Provided by: Sustainable Business Alliance

Description

The ESG Self-Assessment tool is a comprehensive yet user-friendly resource aimed at assisting businesses in evaluating their performance in line with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. This tool is designed to facilitate organisations of various sizes and sectors in understanding their current standing regarding ESG practices and identifying areas for improvement.

The assessment process is streamlined and efficient, requiring less than five minutes to complete, making it highly accessible for businesses seeking to incorporate ESG considerations into their operations without the need for extensive resources or expertise. Upon completion, users receive a detailed report that breaks down their ESG rating, providing insights into how they fare in each of the ESG categories. This report is instrumental in highlighting strengths and pinpointing weaknesses, thereby enabling businesses to develop targeted strategies for enhancing their sustainability practices.

What's Included

• Self Assessment Survey
• Microsoft Excel based
• Includes questions on environmental, social and governance practices.
• Provides a score against key ESG topics.
• Takes less than 5 minutes to complete
• Generates a report with a full breakdown of your ESG rating

Pricing Policy

We charge a nominal fee for some of our tools and templates so that we can cover development and maintenance costs. All our tools are also available for free as part of the Business Towards Sustainability Programme.

Reporting Framework

Our simple reporting framework defines key ESG topics and basic disclosures which can be incorporated into your reporting. These disclosures are benchmarked against existing standards and frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Some topics may not be applicable to your business, therefore we recommend conducting a materiality assessment to help you define which topics are relevant and should therefore be considered for reporting.

For material topics, we suggest reporting policies, goals and targets you have in place in addition to the disclosures outlined below. You might also want to include a description of your management approach for each topic and details of any programmes or initiatives you are running to help you to achieve your goals and targets.

Click here to download the reporting framework as a PDF

Materiality Matrix Tool

Provided by: Sustainable Business Alliance

Description

Download our double materiality matrix tool to identify the sustainability topics that are most relevant and important to your organisation.

This tool is designed for organisations to identify and assess the significance of various environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues from both a financial impact perspective (financial materiality) and their impact on society and the environment (impact materiality). This dual approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of materiality, helping organisations prioritise ESG issues that are most significant to their business and stakeholders. The matrix facilitates strategic planning, risk management, and reporting by visualizing the relative importance of different ESG factors, promoting transparency and accountability in sustainable business practices.

If you are looking for help in calculating scores that represent how important topics are to stakeholders and their impact on your business, you can sign up for our full diagnostic and materiality assessment.

What's Included

• Double Materiality Matrix Tool
• Microsoft Excel based
• Rate key ESG topics according to their impact on the business and their importance to stakeholders
• Generates a double materiality matrix based on ratings you provide
• Highlights the most material topics for your organisation

Pricing Policy

We charge a nominal fee for some of our tools and templates so that we can cover development and maintenance costs. All our tools are also available for free as part of the Business Towards Sustainability Programme.

ESG Data Collection and Reporting Template

Provided by: Sustainable Business Alliance

Description

Download our simple data collection  and reporting template to compile and analyse data on a range of  sustainability KPIs.

The ESG Reporting Template is an Excel-based tool designed to help organisations systematically report on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. It provides a structured framework for capturing data and insights on a monthly basis, enabling businesses to track their performance against ESG objectives over time. The template includes predefined sections for various ESG indicators, facilitating comprehensive and consistent reporting. This tool is particularly useful for companies looking to enhance their sustainability reporting, monitor progress towards ESG goals, and communicate their performance to stakeholders in a transparent and effective manner.

What's Included

• Internal monthly data collection and reporting pack
• Data collection templates across key ESG KPIs
• Environmental KPIs include energy, water, waste and scope 1 and 2 emissions
• Social KPIs include injury rate, staff retention, grievances and training hours
• Reporting dashboard to show table tables and trends across the organisation
• Includes dedicated technical support and customisations

Pricing Policy

We charge a nominal fee for some of our tools and templates so that we can cover development and maintenance costs. All our tools are also available for free as part of the Business Towards Sustainability Programme.

GHG Emissions Calculator and Net Zero tool

Provided by: Sustainable Business Alliance

Description

The SBA Carbon Calculator uses the UK Government conversion factors provided for SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) to help businesses to calculate their Scope 1 and 2 emissions and key Scope 3 emissions.

The is an advanced Excel tool designed for organisations aiming to measure their carbon footprint and develop a strategic path towards achieving Net Zero emissions. It integrates a detailed carbon calculator with a planner that guides users through the process of assessing their current emissions across various operational activities, setting realistic reduction targets, and tracking progress over time. This tool is tailored to support businesses in their sustainability journey by providing a clear, actionable framework for mitigating their environmental impact.

What's Included

• Microsoft Excel based GHG Emissions Calculator
• Uses the UK Government conversion factors provided for SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting)
• Scope 3 categories include purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, third-party transport and business travel.
• Visual dashboard to show key Scope 1,2 and 3 impacts
• Add medium and long-term intensity targets to calculate potential pathways to Net Zero
• Includes dedicated technical support and customisations

Pricing Policy

We charge a nominal fee for some of our tools and templates so that we can cover development and maintenance costs. All our tools are also available for free as part of the Business Towards Sustainability Programme.

Freshppact R&D Hub

Provided by: University of Northampton

Description

FRESHPPACT provides a hub for businesses and industry consortia to identify and evaluate solutions to shared sustainability challenges. Use the web platform to post innovation challenges, submit solutions and score proposals.

Launched in 2022 with support from a UKAid grant via the Sustainable Manufacturing and Pollution Programme (SMEP), its first focus has been on finding solutions to mitigate plastic pollution in Ghana. As part of the project, the FRESHPPACT web platform was developed to manage the call for solutions and enable a team of independent assessors to evaluate the proposals that were received.

If you are looking for solutions to a sustainability challenge, get in touch to see how FRESHPPACT can help.

What's Included

• Online platform for managing funding bids
• Host challenge funds to find ideas, solutions and research
• Dedicated support to promote bids and engage stakeholders
• Invite reviewers to assess and score submitted proposals

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