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Assessment of ESG rating readiness

Approach and tools:


Diagnosis of the current state:
  • analysis of corporate governance, Board structure and internal procedures
  • assessment of transparency levels and quality of non-financial reporting
  • audit of corporate sustainability policies and strategies
Alignment with international standards and requirements:
  • GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD, ISSB/IFRS S1–S2, ESRS, SDGs, UN Global Compact
  • identification of gaps between current practices and commonly accepted disclosure requirements
Benchmarking:
  • comparison of the company’s practices with peers and industry leaders
  • analysis of peer companies’ positions in international ESG ratings
Preparation for interaction with ESG rating agencies:
  • analysis of open criteria and public materials from agencies
  • CSA S&P Global, MSCI ESG Ratings, Moody’s, ESG Fitch, Sustainalytics, CDP, and others
  • development of recommendations to align reporting and processes with their expectation
  • establishment of an internal database and procedures to facilitate company participation in ratings
Gap analysis and recommendations:
  • identification of missing data, policies and procedures
  • development of step-by-step improvements to strengthen readiness for external evaluation
Development of a roadmap:
  • recommendations on corporate governance
  • proposals for enhancing risk management and compliance systems
  • strengthening ESG reporting and transparency
  • integration of ESG into strategy and management KPIs

Results:


  • Report on the bank’s readiness for ESG assessments with a breakdown by E, S and G
  • Identification of gaps and risks hindering successful international assessment
  • Roadmap for enhancing rating readiness including:
    • priority development areas
    • quick-win initiatives for rapid position improvement
    • short- and medium-term measures for systematically improving disclosure quality
    • long-term steps for integrating ESG into strategy and management
  • Strengthening of trust from investors, regulators and rating agencies
  • Reduction of capital costs and expanded access to sustainable finance


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