Insights on Sustainability and ESG Strategy for Private Companies
ESG Metrics Every Private Company Should Be Tracking
Most private companies getting their first ESG request don't know which metrics to track. There are hundreds of options across dozens of frameworks, and it's easy to end up either tracking too much or not tracking the right things.
The good news is that for most private companies, the list of metrics that actually matter is shorter than you think. Here's how to figure out what belongs on yours.
Hiring an ESG Consultant? Here's What a Full Engagement Actually Looks Like
If you're considering hiring an ESG consultant, or you've already decided to and you're trying to figure out what you're actually signing up for, this post is for you.
How to Set Science-Based Targets as a Small Private Company
A customer sends you an RFP. In the supplier sustainability section, there's a question you weren't expecting: "Do you have a science-based target?"
You don't. But now you realize you probably need one.
You look it up. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) sounds credible and legitimate. It's something you want to be able to say yes to the next time someone asks.
Setting a science-based target is easier than most companies expect. What catches companies off guard is everything that comes after.
What PE-Backed Companies Need to Know About ESG
If you're a private equity-backed company, you've probably already received some version of this request: your GP needs ESG data, a carbon footprint, or a completed questionnaire, and they need it soon.
Corporate Sustainability Policies: A Step-by-Step Guide with Examples for Private Companies
If you've been asked for a sustainability policy by a client, investor, or your own leadership team, you're in the right place. A sustainability policy is one of those things that feels overwhelming to start but is genuinely manageable once you break it down. And once it's done, it just needs an annual update.
Why Private Companies Are Getting Asked for Their Carbon Footprint (And What to Do About It)
If you've received an RFP recently with a section on emissions, or heard from your PE backers that carbon data is now a reporting requirement, you're in good company. Carbon footprint requests have become a standard part of doing business for private companies and the volume of requests is increasing.
This post explains why it's happening, what you're actually being asked to provide, and how to get it done efficiently.
What Is a Fractional ESG Consultant (And Do You Need One)
Your GP just asked for ESG data. Or a big customer wants your carbon footprint before the next contract renewal. Or your leadership team has decided it's time to get serious about sustainability, but nobody on staff has done this before.
How to Hire an ESG Consultant for Your Private Company
Hiring the right ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) consultant can make a measurable difference in your company’s sustainability performance. Whether your goals are carbon reduction, improved governance, or investor-ready ESG reporting, this guide provides actionable steps to hire an ESG expert who delivers results. This guide is designed for companies facing increasing ESG requests from investors, clients, or procurement teams—and looking for practical, not theoretical, support.
Where Corporate Sustainability Stands at the End of Q2 2025
Halfway through the year, the corporate sustainability landscape is notable for quiet action, regulatory complexity, and reduced external communications.