A leading UK organisation partnered with Shirley Parsons to develop a comprehensive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy ahead of a major corporate transition.
The business required specialist expertise to assess ESG maturity, identify gaps against best practice, and create a clear roadmap aligned with commercial objectives and stakeholder expectations.
As part of a significant corporate transition, the organisation recognised the need to establish a robust ESG framework to support future reporting obligations, governance expectations, and long-term business strategy. ESG was not an established area of capability internally, and the business required external expertise to undertake a detailed gap analysis and develop a practical strategy aligned with best practice standards.
The organisation required a partner with specialist ESG market knowledge and experience supporting complex transformation projects within large organisations.
Shirley Parsons partnered closely with senior stakeholders to understand the organisation’s objectives, existing ESG maturity, and long-term strategic requirements.
Drawing on our specialist sustainability expertise and experience supporting similar projects, we:
This consultative approach ensured the organisation secured the right expertise to deliver both immediate analysis and long-term strategic support.
The appointed consultant conducted a comprehensive ESG gap analysis against recognised best practice standards, enabling the organisation to identify priority areas and define a clear ESG implementation roadmap. Despite the challenges of remote delivery, the project was completed on schedule and provided a strong foundation for the organisation’s wider ESG strategy.
Key outputs included:
Following the successful completion of the initial project, ongoing strategic support was retained to oversee implementation and help ensure the organisation’s ESG framework remained aligned with its long-term business and reporting objectives.
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