ESG criteria as crucially important factors in investment decisions

Although the regulations and dynamics behind sustainability decisions vary from region-to-region, investors, customers, employees and communities across the world care about ESG as an important criterion in risk management, value creation and brand values.

ESG has also provoked a profound rethink of corporate priorities. It has signalled the end of shareholder primacy, heralding a new multi-stakeholder approach. Sustainability, purpose, and a much more ambitious set of long-term goals, rather than quarterly reports, have all become the building blocks of corporate strategy.

Our consultants draw upon a wide range of skills and extensive ESG experience to help organisations embark upon an ESG journey with a coherent strategy and effectively communicate it to all their stakeholders.

• Engaging all stakeholders

The H/Advisors Klareco’s specialist ESG team has a proven track record of advising companies on the risks and opportunities they face in the light of ESG’s increasing dominance of the corporate debate. We provide a multi-level approach, engaging across the corporate structure with all the key stakeholders, notably the Board, top management, communications teams, investor relations, public affairs teams and employee relations departments.

• An integrated ESG strategy

Our team helps our clients in all sectors, including private equity funds, to develop their full ESG communications strategy. We execute peer reviews and benchmarking. We design and carry out ESG investor surveys and materiality assessments. We deliver stakeholder mapping and engagement plans, including ESG roadshows.

• Non-financial reporting

We have a proven track record of advising, writing and designing ESG reports for companies in different markets. We also advise on different ratings and rankings. And we help design and implement full ESG training programs for employees to help execute sustainability strategies.

• Political and regulatory preparation

Working together, the H/Advisors Klareco’s ESG and public affairs teams help clients to prepare for the fast-evolving policy announcements that are coming from both national governments and regional regulators. Removing uncertainty and providing reassurance helps them prepare for changes and be able to benefit from the future opportunities.