Services

What we offer

• EU Taxonomy advisory

  The EU Green Deal and Taxonomy for sustainable economic activity marks a significant shift in the ESG landscape. The EU Taxonomy provides a legal framework for sustainable economic development, which serves as a tool for investors, companies and issuers to channel their efforts into sustainable projects and investments.

  The Taxonomy regulation will result in significant changes in financial analysis and risk perception among investors and credit lenders. Industries and companies will need to adapt as finance and the price of capital will reward economic activities aligned with the EU taxonomy.

  The Taxonomy will be implemented through EU legislation in several phases beginning at the end of 2020 until the end of 2022.

• Climate risk advisory

  The Governance Group enables companies to map, prioritize, measure and monitor climate risks and opportunities – all preconditions for managing climate related issues in a targeted manner.

  We help clients manage their risks related to climate change and emissions, using the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework. Our clients are well equipped to develop and implement robust climate strategies to cut emissions while staying competitive.

• Risk assessments & analysis

  The Governance Group provides a structured approach to ESG. We carry out assessments and analysis on behalf of clients that are used to inform strategy development, risk monitoring, crisis management and reporting efforts. These include materiality assessments, impact assessments and risk analysis aligned with the requirements set by leading international standards.

  As part of our assessments and analysis, we review value chains and elicit the perspectives of stakeholders including employees, board members, owners, clients and regulators. This approach allows us to identify challenges relating to internal compliance, human rights, corruption, fraud, politically exposed persons, emissions, regulations and standards.

• Governance & strategy

  We are not afraid to challenge clients when establishing goals. We help corporations develop targets, policies and strategies that are concrete and to-the-point. We guide our clients in the implementation and execution of these strategies, to avoid internal misunderstandings and slow progress. We help clients structure oversight and accountability according to the Principles for effective risk data aggregation and risk reporting (BCBS 239).

• Sustainability reporting

  The most effective way for a corporation to communicate their ESG efforts, internally or externally, is through a well-written ESG report. The Governance Group helps clients producing ESG / sustainability reports according to internationally recognized standards and frameworks such as the GRI, SASB, CDP and TCFD. We also provide quality assurance services for reports.

  Our goal is for company’s to communicate the right information to your stakeholders in an efficient manner.

  We always make sure to define target audiences before suggesting the scope and structure of the document. We are aware that internal ESG reporting requires a different set of KPIs and actionability than external reports, and we are experienced in supporting the entire reporting continuum.

  Our team frequently interacts with standard setting bodies, academics and regulators to ensure that methodologies applied are in line with the latest industry developments.

  

• Due diligence

  The way a company handles ESG issues can affect its long-term performance and its valuation. ESG due diligence matters when it comes to deal-making whether it is M&A or project finance. Responsible investors and underwriters now want risk assessments on climate change, anti-corruption and human rights risks covering the entire value chain as part of the deal-making. The Governance Group has a track record of providing expertise and carrying out independent ESG due diligence for companies and lenders.

  In addition to our core team, The Governance Group has a global network of affiliated experts that can be mobilized for industry or country specific projects.

   

• ESG management training

  The transition into a low-carbon and just society involves new business models and modes of value creation. For many businesses and organizations, succeeding in this transformation will require changing priorities, adjusting culture, acquiring new know-how, and distributing this information in the organization.

  The Governance Group provides ESG management online training courses that equips companies to develop, implement and execute on sustainability strategies in an efficient manner, and for educating and onboarding employees. Courses include topics such as:

  • Supply chain management of environmental and social risks
  • How to manage climate and environmental risks
  • ESG compliance – how to navigate laws and regulations
  • Climate and finance
  • Human rights due diligence

  We also offer tailormade training courses for companies to meet their specific needs.