Mapping a pathway to greater ESG maturity and financial success

Challenge
A leader in sourcing, transporting, financing and trading metals, minerals and power, this global enterprise relies on flexible, credible partnerships and robust financial, logistics and risk management infrastructure.

As they seek to position the company at the forefront of the global energy transition to a low-carbon economy—and to attract investors and build confidence in their commitments—they asked dss⁺ to develop a focused strategic roadmap based on a solid ESG materiality analysis and maturity profile.

dss⁺ Approach
Together, dss⁺ and the client developed a detailed understanding of material ESG aspects across operations, then developed maturity and materiality analysis based on performance baselines, benchmark analyses and competitive intelligence. This laid the groundwork for an ESG strategy roadmap designed to address the most relevant and feasible action items, including policies, procedures and entity-level controls, in the most efficient manner.

In addition, a key governance mechanism was developed, defining responsibilities for sustainability personnel as well as metrics to support execution across the organisation.

Assignment
Develop a focused, industry-leading ESG strategy roadmap based on in a comprehensive materiality and maturity profile.

Offering
ESG strategy consulting.

Impact
Enhanced understanding of materiality profiles for each group entity through materiality assessments, ESG scorecards and maturity rankings.

Actionable ESG strategy including a governance mechanism and roadmap for implementing best practices.

Improved attractiveness to investors through a targeted ESG strategic roadmap and strengthened commitments.