Environmental, social and governance (ESG) advisory

RSM’s ESG Rapid Assessment is quick and designed to fit within your ESG journey. It will enable you to formalize and align your ESG mandate with your corporate values, define your current-state capabilities to track and report on ESG information and identify the specific path toward strengthening your program.

Creating an ESG report can be quite daunting and may require additional support. RSM is experienced in developing ESG, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and impact reports for organizations, regardless of your size, industry or ESG maturity.

RSM works with your company to guide your greenhouse gas journey, leveraging industry-leading practices, guidance and frameworks toward developing robust emissions inventories, preparing for disclosure and audit, and creating strategies to contribute to your global climate goals.

RSM’s approach to ESG due diligence is rooted in the industry. We leverage our vast network of industry analysts to provide insights into trends and competitive landscapes to identify significant and material ESG risks associated with transactions, assess the adequacy of the consideration and pricing of ESG risks, and recommend risk mitigation efforts.

Technology can improve or introduce new capabilities, free up capacity and accelerate the integration of ESG into your operational processes. With ESG, however, there is no one-size-fits-all technology solution. RSM takes a collaborative, provider-agnostic approach to determine the most value-accretive and fit-for-purpose ESG technology solutions.

Stakeholders are demanding more evidence that sustainability funding is achieving the intended results. RSM’s Total Return on Investment (TROI) methodology quantifies measures that may not have a monetary valuation—which is common with many sustainability efforts. In addition, ESG Advisor is a solution that allows your company to weigh the potential success of various initiatives and proactively manage an effective ESG strategy.

RSM’s audit, risk and ESG teams collaborate to assess whether your organization’s processes, systems and controls support the accurate, complete and reliable reporting of ESG information.

RSM’s technical accounting consulting and ESG teams work in tandem to support your company in preparing for an initial public offering, providing pre- and post-IPO services to prepare for ESG disclosures, reporting and market expectations.

RSM’s DEI practice is fully integrated into our ESG practice. Together, they bring insights and leading research to our clients through a wide range of strategic services, including strategy development, business case modeling, diversity and inclusion assessments, and organizational D&I training.

Not all companies are ready to hire a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)—but can benefit from the value of their knowledge and skills. Our CSO outsourcing services bring our experienced professionals to work with you to develop and implement your ESG strategies, allowing you to achieve your goals without distraction and enabling your team to stay focused on core business activities.