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At Dun & Bradstreet, we understand that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are more than compliance mandates, they are strategic levers for building long-term value and driving sustainable growth. Our ESG Advisory Services empower organizations to navigate the evolving sustainability landscape, strengthen stakeholder trust, and deliver measurable impact.

Partner with us to embed sustainability into the core of your business and foster a culture of responsible growth.

What we offer?

ESG Strategy Development

  • Crafting custom ESG strategies ESG
  • Conducting ESG assessments and gap analyses
  • Designing sustainable finance frameworks (ICMA/LMA-aligned)
  • Evaluating portfolios using ESG metrics

ESG Reporting and Disclosure

  • ESG report and disclosure preparation (e.g., GRI, TCFD, BRSR)
  • Ensuring compliance with ESG reporting standards and regulations

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Engaging stakeholders (investors, customers, employees) on ESG issues
  • Conducting materiality assessments to identify key concerns

ESG Strategy Development

ESG Assessment and Benchmarking

Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate a company's ESG performance across key dimensions, benchmarking against industry peers and best practices to uncover gaps and highlight opportunities for improvement.

ESG Goal Setting and KPI Development

Facilitate setting ESG goals and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress.

These goals and KPIs also inform the creation of sustainable finance frameworks. Additionally, we calculate the impact of sustainably financed portfolios and assess investment portfolios for ESG-related risks and opportunities.

ESG Policy Development and Implementation

Support businesses in developing comprehensive ESG policies including establishing clear guidelines, procedures, and responsibilities for managing ESG risks and opportunities across the organization.

ESG Reporting and Disclosure

ESG Data Collection and Analysis

Collect and validate ESG data from internal and external sources, analyzing it to uncover trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.

Reporting Framework Alignment

Ensure ESG reporting aligns with global standards such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, and other leading frameworks.

ESG Report Preparation and Review

Prepare comprehensive, accurate ESG reports that meet regulatory standards—combining clear narratives, data, and visuals to ensure accessibility for all stakeholders.

Data Assurance and Quality Management

Help businesses build robust data assurance processes to ensure ESG data accuracy, with validation checks, internal controls, and governance to minimize reporting errors.

ESG Disclosure Strategy and Timing

Guide businesses in developing a strategic ESG disclosure approach, covering timing, frequency, and communication channels to ensure reports are timely, relevant, and aligned with stakeholder expectations and market trends

Integration with Financial Reporting

Help businesses integrate ESG with financial reporting, aligning metrics and demonstrating the link between ESG initiatives and financial outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Mapping and Analysis

Assist businesses identify and prioritize key stakeholders influencing ESG performance by mapping their influence, relevance, and expectations, while considering communication preferences.

Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Development

Assist businesses create tailored stakeholder engagement strategies that align with ESG goals, including setting objectives, choosing engagement channels, and establishing feedback mechanisms for two-way communication.

Stakeholder Consultation and Feedback Mechanisms

Organize stakeholder consultations such as focus groups, surveys, and town halls—to gather insights and recommendations on ESG issues from diverse groups, including investors, customers, and communities.

Materiality Analysis and Prioritization

Assist businesses conduct materiality analyses to identify and prioritize key ESG issues, assessing their impact on reputation, financial performance, and alignment with industry standards.

ESG Integration and Risk Management

  • Integrating ESG factors into investment decisions
  • Assessing and mitigating ESG risks (including Climate Change)
  • Conducting ESG due diligence

GHG/Carbon Footprint Analysis and Reduction Strategies

  • Conducting carbon footprint assessments and creating emission reduction strategies
  • Implementing carbon offset and sustainability initiatives
  • Calculating financed emissions

Supply Chain Sustainability

  • Evaluating supply chain sustainability risks and opportunities
  • Implementing responsible sourcing and supplier engagement programs

ESG Integration and Risk Management

ESG Risk Assessment

Help businesses assess ESG risks and opportunities, focusing on environmental impact, social responsibility, governance, compliance, supply chain sustainability, and reputation.

Climate Change risk assessment in line with TCFD framework/IFRS

ESG Risk Quantification and Modeling

Help businesses quantify and model ESG risks using data analytics, scenario analysis, and stress testing to assess financial impacts and inform decision-making.

ESG Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

Help businesses comply with ESG regulations by monitoring developments, identifying gaps, implementing controls, and preparing disclosures for regulatory filings

ES due diligence basis IFC Performance standard/Equator principle EP4 or any project specific due diligence standard for green field or brown field projects

GHG/Carbon Footprint Analysis and Reduction Strategies

GHG Emissions Inventory and Data Collection, Calculation and Reporting

  • Collect data on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, ensuring completeness.
  • Calculate the carbon footprint using recognized methodologies like the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14064, or CBAM requirements.
  • For financial institutions, calculate financed emissions based on PCAF/GHG protocol for Scope 3.
  • Prepare transparent, accurate carbon footprint reports that comply with industry standards and reporting frameworks.

Emissions Reduction Goal Setting

  • Set emissions reduction goals aligned with science-based targets, regulations, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Analyze baseline emissions, identify reduction opportunities, and define clear targets and timelines across all scopes.
  • Implement energy efficiency measures and renewable energy solutions to lower the carbon footprint and support a low-carbon transition.

Carbon Disclosure and Transparency

  • Develop carbon disclosure reports, respond to stakeholder queries, and showcase progress on emissions goals.
  • Support transparent GHG reporting through frameworks like CDP, CDSB, and TCFD.

Supply Chain Sustainability

Supply Chain Risk Assessment

  • Identify and assess sustainability risks in supply chains, focusing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.
  • Evaluate supplier practices, labor conditions, environmental impact, ethical sourcing, and compliance to uncover risks and vulnerabilities.

Supplier Sustainability Audits and Assessments

  • Conduct supplier sustainability audits and assessments to evaluate their environmental, social, and ethical performance.
  • Review supplier policies, practices, and outcomes against industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure alignment with the company’s sustainability objectives and core values.

Supplier Performance Monitoring and Reporting

  • Monitor and evaluate supplier sustainability performance through systematic data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure progress, conduct regular performance reviews, and prepare comprehensive sustainability reports to highlight achievements and identify opportunities for improvement.

Sustainable Sourcing and Procurement Strategies

  • Develop sustainable sourcing and procurement strategies that prioritize suppliers demonstrating strong sustainability performance.
  • Incorporate sustainability criteria into supplier risk assessments, procurement processes, and selection standards. Encourage the adoption of sustainable practices by integrating incentives, contractual obligations, and collaborative partnerships into supplier engagement efforts

Supplier Engagement and Capacity Building

  • Engage suppliers to promote sustainability practices and strengthen their capacity for effective sustainability management.
  • Offer training, guidance, and resources on key topics including environmental stewardship, labor and human rights, ethical sourcing, and responsible business conduct. Provide support in completing supply chain sustainability ratings and disclosure submissions.

Why Choose D&B for ESG Advisory Services

Deep Domain Expertise

Our team of experienced ESG consultants brings cross-industry knowledge and a proven track record of guiding organizations through complex sustainability challenges.

Tailored, Impact-Driven Solutions

We understand that no two businesses are alike. That’s why our advisory services are customized to align with your unique objectives, industry context, and maturity on the ESG spectrum.

Unwavering Commitment to Quality

We go beyond compliance to deliver strategic insights and high-impact solutions that drive real, measurable progress—helping you lead with purpose and accountability.

Client Case Study

A global pharmaceutical leader strengthens ESG Governance across its supply chain

A global pharmaceutical leader strengthens ESG Governance across its supply chain

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

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

A global pharmaceutical leader enhances Supplier ESG Assessment with D&B Risk Analytics Tool

A global pharmaceutical leader enhances Supplier ESG Assessment with D&B Risk Analytics Tool

World’s Largest Vaccine Manufacturer Enhances ESG Reporting and GHG Accounting

World’s Largest Vaccine Manufacturer Enhances ESG Reporting and GHG Accounting

Other Value Added Products & Solutions

ESG Registered

ESG RegisteredTM

A badge from an industry-trusted source signifying commitment to ESG disclosure

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ESG Intelligence

Manage risk, increase supply chain resiliency and drive business performance

ESIA

ESIA

A comprehensive evaluation that measures the total economic, environmental, and social impacts of a company's operations.


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