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ESG Instruments: The Path to Measurable Sustainability

If your organization is serious about sustainability and responsible business practices, ESG instruments are essential.

They help you measure, improve, and communicate performance in environmental, social, and governance areas.

But what types of instruments are available? And how do you choose the right ones? Choosing the right ones will limit costs and improve performance.

The Right Mix Depends On Your Industry, Size, Goals, And Regulatory Obligations.

A strong ESG strategy often combines multiple instruments:

a framework for direction,
a standard for measurement,
a certification for credibility,
a benchmark for comparison and
a sustainability initiative to join forces.

Frameworks

An ESG framework provides guidance and structure for how organizations can approach, organize, and report on ESG topics. It helps companies decide what to report and how to think about ESG issues.

Check out frequently used frameworks

Standards

An ESG standard defines specific metrics, indicators, and methodologies for measuring and disclosing ESG performance. It ensures consistency and comparability across companies.

Check out frequently used standards

Certifications

An ESG certification demonstrates that a company operates responsibly in areas like environmental impact, social responsibility, and ethical governance — and that this has been verified by an independent third party.

check out frequently used certifications

Benchmarks

Sustainability rating platforms evaluate companies’ environmental, social, and ethical performance.

Check out frequently used benchmarks

Sustainability initiatives

companies can join or endorse certain sustainability initiatives and become part of a bigger movement.

Check out frequently joined sustainability initiatives

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