Services
Development of ESG strategy

Approach and tools:


Comprehensive diagnostics of current ESG practices:
  • analysis of corporate policies, procedures and sustainable finance strategies
  • assessment of the completeness of non-financial disclosures, including financed emissions (Scope 3 Cat. 15)
  • audit of stakeholder communication channels (investors, regulators, clients)
 interviews and surveys with management, risk managers and key departments
Benchmarking and international comparison:
  • comparison with international standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD, ISSB/IFRS S1/S2, ESRS, SDGs, UN Global Compact)
  • analysis of practices of peer banks and industry leaders (including NZBA, PRI, PCAF)
  • consideration of stock exchange and central bank requirements
Identification of material ESG topics and key risks:
  • identification of priority topics for the bank (financed emissions, climate risks, social impact)
  • consideration of operational, regulatory and reputational risks
Development of an ESG strategy and transformation roadmap:
  • setting goals for sustainable finance and ESG risk management
  • integration of Net Zero commitments (including financed emissions targets)
  • design of initiatives: from quick wins to long-term steps
  • establishment of KPIs for the Board of Directors, risk management and business units
Integration of ESG into the bank’s business model:
  • embedding ESG targets into credit policy, investment decisions and risk management
  • recommendations on ESG disclosure in line with investor, rating agency and regulatory expectations

Results:


  • A completed ESG strategy and roadmap with KPIs integrated into the bank’s management system.
  • Systematic management of ESG risks, including financed emissions and sustainable lending.
  • Readiness for international and national requirements (ISSB/IFRS, ESRS, CBAM, NZBA).
  • Improved positioning in ESG ratings and sustainable finance indicators.
  • Reduced cost of capital and increased trust from investors, regulators and clients.