Services
Diagnostics of sustainability
practices maturity
Approach and tools:
Current state analysis:
- assessment of corporate policies, strategies and internal sustainability management processes
- review of non-financial reporting and ESG-related disclosures
- analysis of stakeholder communications (investors, clients, regulators
Evaluation across key ESG pillars:
- environmental aspects — management of own carbon footprint, assessment of Scope 1–2, consideration of Scope 3 (financed emissions)
- social aspects — policies on labour rights, equality, engagement with clients and local communities
- corporate governance — Board oversight of ESG and climate risks, integration of ESG into risk management and compliance, sustainable finance procedures
Alignment with international standards and practices:
- GRI, SASB, TCFD, ISSB/IFRS S1–S2, ESRS, SDGs, UN Global Compact
- sector-specific standards for financial institutions (PCAF, NZBA, PRI)
Benchmarking:
- comparison with peer banks and industry leaders
- analysis of positions in international ESG ratings (S&P Global CSA, MSCI ESG Ratings, Sustainalytics, Moody’s, Fitch, Refinitiv)
Gap analysis:
- identification of discrepancies between current practices and global best practices
Stakeholder engagement:
- interviews and surveys with executives, risk managers, compliance and business units to assess organisational maturity
Maturity rating system:
- determination of maturity level (initial, developing, advanced, leading) for each ESG pillar
Results:
- Comprehensive assessment of the bank’s ESG practices maturity across the E, S and G pillars.
- Overview of strengths and weaknesses in the sustainable finance system and ESG risk management.
- Recommendations for improvement: from quick corrective steps (“quick wins”) to long-term strategic initiatives.
- ESG practices development roadmap, aligned with international standards and regulatory requirements.
- Preparation for international ESG ratings and strengthened trust from investors, regulators and clients.
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