Sustainability Review
Assessment of a company's or project's sustainability performance based on ESG criteria to identify improvement potentials and reporting requirements.
Prompt template
Conduct a comprehensive sustainability review for [COMPANY/PROJECT] in the [INDUSTRY] sector. **Context:** - Company size: [NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES, REVENUE] - Existing sustainability initiatives: [DESCRIPTION] - Reporting requirements: [e.g., CSRD, GRI, UN SDGs, ISO 14001] - Relevant stakeholders: [INVESTORS, CUSTOMERS, AUTHORITIES] **ESG Analysis:** **1. Environmental** - Carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, 3) - Energy consumption and share of renewable energy - Water consumption and water risks - Waste management and circular economy - Biodiversity impacts - Climate risks and opportunities (TCFD framework) **2. Social** - Working conditions, occupational safety, employee well-being - Diversity, equity, and inclusion - Human rights in the supply chain - Community engagement (corporate citizenship) - Product safety and consumer protection **3. Governance** - Board structure and independence - Anti-corruption and compliance - Transparency and reporting quality - Executive compensation and incentives - Data protection and cybersecurity **4. Materiality Analysis** - Which ESG topics are most relevant for the industry? - Double materiality per CSRD **5. Recommendations** - Quick wins (immediately actionable) - Strategic ESG initiatives - Reporting recommendation (framework selection) - Science-Based Targets (SBTi) recommendation Create an ESG score overview with traffic-light rating.
Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [COMPANY/PROJECT][INDUSTRY][NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES, REVENUE][DESCRIPTION][e.g., CSRD, GRI, UN SDGs, ISO 14001][INVESTORS, CUSTOMERS, AUTHORITIES]
How to use this template
Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.
Tips for better results
- Provide existing sustainability reports or carbon accounting data
- Specify industry-specific regulatory requirements
- Ask for a CSRD gap analysis for reporting obligations
- Request prioritization by materiality and feasibility
Suitable open models
The selection names current open models as a starting point for your own tests. It is not a measurement for this template.
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