FAQs

An ESG report helps your business demonstrate responsibility, credibility, and readiness to meet client and investor expectations. ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) reporting shows how your business manages its impact on people, planet, and ethical practice. Increasingly, customers, lenders, and public-sector buyers are asking for this information before awarding contracts or funding.A professional ESG report […]

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting standard — and the foundation for Downstream ESG reports. The GRI framework provides a globally recognised structure for ESG disclosures, covering everything from energy use and emissions to employee wellbeing and anti-corruption.By mapping your data and policies to GRI standards, your ESG […]

Downstream compliance is when larger organisations require their suppliers — often smaller businesses — to prove they meet ESG and ethical standards. As corporate ESG obligations tighten, large companies are now responsible for the sustainability performance of their entire supply chain. This means they must check that their suppliers act responsibly on issues like carbon […]

You’ll have a credible, GRI-referenced report to share — and ongoing support to keep it current as your business evolves. Once your report is delivered, we’ll review your key findings and help you prioritise practical next steps. Many clients choose to update their ESG report annually, tracking progress and showing continuous improvement.We also offer policy […]

Most reports are completed in around 5–10 working days, depending on stakeholder availability and data readiness. Our process is designed to be efficient without sacrificing quality. It begins with a consultation and materiality assessment to identify your most relevant ESG topics. From there, our consultants translate your responses into GRI-referenced disclosures and build your report […]