A leading diversified manufacturing group strengthens ESG Reporting and Governance with D&B

The organization partnered with Dun & Bradstreet to develop a comprehensive and compliant Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) that aligns with global sustainability standards. Recognizing the importance of transparent and accurate ESG disclosures, the organization sought to strengthen its sustainability journey, improve data quality, and build trust with stakeholders.

Challenges faced by the client

The organization faced several challenges in advancing its ESG journey. Collecting accurate and reliable data across diverse operations was a major hurdle, impacting the quality and traceability of ESG information. The evolving regulatory environment, especially compliance with BRSR and other sustainability standards, added pressure to deliver timely, submission-ready reports. Internally, the organization needed to strengthen governance by defining clear ESG KPIs and setting measurable targets to embed sustainability into its core business processes. Preparing for future ESG disclosures and audits required building a robust framework to ensure transparency, credibility, and stakeholder trust—making it essential to streamline reporting while driving meaningful performance improvements.

Internal challenges

The organization needed better visibility and control over ESG data across its operations. Without clear ESG KPIs and targets, embedding sustainability into daily business was difficult. Strengthening internal governance to drive consistent ESG performance was a key hurdle.

External challenges

Evolving regulations like BRSR and increasing stakeholder expectations put pressure on the organization to deliver accurate, timely, and transparent ESG reports. Navigating these complex requirements while preparing for future audits made compliance and reporting a challenge.

How D&B helped?

Dun & Bradstreet led a hands-on workshop to build your team’s ESG and BRSR knowledge. They conducted a deep ESG gap analysis through document reviews and stakeholder talks, pinpointing key issues with peer benchmarking. D&B also handled your Scope 1 and 2 GHG accounting and suggested ways to reduce emissions. To top it off, they crafted a sustainability reporting framework aligned with global standards and delivered ready-to-submit BRSR reports in Word and XBRL formats.

Key learnings

• Delivered a compliant BRSR report with clear ESG metrics.
• Built a real-time dashboard to track carbon emissions.
• Strengthened governance with clear ESG goals and targets.
• Enhanced transparency to boost trust and prepare for future audits.