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How to Build an Effective ESG Plan For Your Company

Has one of your large customers, investors, bankers, partners, or even employees asked if your company has an ESG plan? If so, this video is for you! In this comprehensive guide, Lindsay Hampson, the President of ThisRock Inc., shares how to build an effective Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) or sustainability strategy for your business. With years of experience helping businesses across North America meet ESG requirements and secure certifications like EcoVadis, Lindsay breaks down the steps to create a practical, actionable game plan that drives trust, mitigates risk, and ensures your company stays competitive. 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Video: 1️⃣ Why Your Company Needs an ESG Plan Build stakeholder trust: Global brands like Kellogg’s, Nestlé, and GM are asking suppliers to adopt ESG practices. Mitigate risks and stay compliant: Climate change, social justice, and regulatory risks are growing concerns. Stay competitive: Companies without ESG strategies risk losing bids to competitors who are already aligned. 2️⃣ How to Build Your ESG Game Plan Lindsay explains the 3 key steps: Review and Assessment: Identify your current policies, data collection methods, and initiatives while spotting gaps. Strategy and Implementation: Set clear, realistic goals like writing policies or training staff on sustainability practices. Communication and Tracking: Collect data, monitor progress, and share updates with internal and external stakeholders. 3️⃣ Key Areas to Focus On in ESG Planning Environment: Energy, water, waste, and GHG emissions. Labor and Human Rights: Health and safety, DEI, and fair wages. Ethics: Anti-bribery, IT risk assessments, and corruption training. Procurement: Engaging suppliers to align with your sustainability goals. 4️⃣ Materiality and Gap Analysis Understand what sustainability issues are most important for your business and stakeholders. Prioritize actions based on impact and ease of implementation. 5️⃣ Aligning with Global ESG Standards Lindsay highlights key frameworks like: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) UN SDGs (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals) TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) 6️⃣ Pro Tips for Success Set achievable goals like calculating Scope 1 and 2 emissions for your locations. Establish baselines to measure progress effectively. Engage stakeholders through communication, training, and transparency. About Lindsay Hampson Lindsay Hampson is the founder and president of ThisRock Inc., a leading ESG and sustainability consulting firm. She has helped dozens of companies navigate sustainability certifications, such as EcoVadis, and implement ESG strategies that drive real results. Lindsay is passionate about making ESG accessible and impactful for businesses of all sizes. Learn more at: https://thisrockesg.com/esg/creating-... Watch the full video now and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Questions? Lindsay is here to help—reach out anytime. Remember: Sustainability isn’t a one-time effort—it’s a journey. Let’s make 2025 the year we all take meaningful steps forward. 🌍