Cut through the complexity.
Stay ahead of regulation and your competition.
What we do
Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) is the new Workplace Health and Safety. Businesses of all sizes are increasingly affected by the growing amount ESG regulations and changing community expectations.
We simplify the process, focusing your resources on what truly matters. We build effective, right-sized ESG strategies and reporting programs that satisfy regulators, create stakeholder value, and move your business forward with clarity and ease.
Reporting
Meet your disclosure requirements and enhance your reputation with a seamless, expert-led reporting process. We manage everything from data collection to final delivery, producing high-quality sustainability and climate reports that satisfy regulators and resonate with investors.
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End-to-end project management of your reporting cycle.
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Creation of investor-grade reports aligned with global standards (GRI, ASRS, TCFD).
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Development of robust data collection processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency year after year.
Strategy
Turn your ESG ambitions into a competitive advantage. We design clear, actionable roadmaps tailored to your unique business goals and capabilities. In a world of rapid change, we provide the essential focus you need to build a resilient strategy that satisfies regulators, customers, and your board.
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Materiality assessment: Identifying the ESG issues that matter most to your business and stakeholders.
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Goal setting & KPI development: Defining clear, measurable targets for success.
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Strategic integration: Embedding your ESG plan into core business operations to drive value.
Project management
Ensure your critical ESG projects are executed flawlessly. When your team is at capacity, our expert project leaders step in to manage key initiatives from concept to completion. We take full ownership, providing the rigorous oversight needed to deliver clear outcomes, on schedule and within budget.
Example projects we deliver:
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Carbon accounting and footprint analysis
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ESG data system deployment
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Climate risk scenario analysis
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Modern slavery statement preparation
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Community investment program implementation
About us
Essential ESG is founded by Grant Hinner, a recognised leader in sustainability and corporate governance with experience working in a range of industries including construction, mining, finance and government. Our team has over 30 years of combined experience from across Australia and the US. In addition to the core team, we leverage our extended network of experts in ESG and finance to ensure client goals can always be met.
Grant Hinner
Founder & Principal
Kirstin Gail
Principal