Cut through the complexity.
Stay ahead of regulation and your competition.
What we do
Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability are the new Workplace Health and Safety, representing a major shift in how businesses are structured and conduct themselves.
Businesses of all sizes are increasingly affected by the growing amount of ESG regulations and changing customer, client, investor, and community expectations.
Essential ESG's products and services simplify the process, focusing your resources on what truly matters - operating your core business.
Sustainability & climate reporting
With our AI-native subscription-based sustainability reporting tool, we help you satisfy all of your mandatory sustainability reporting obligations in weeks, not months, and without the big consultancy invoice.
Fractional/Virtual Head of Sustainability
A retained senior ESG leader for mid-market firms that need ESG leadership now, but aren't ready (or don't need) a full-time senior hire. We act as your in-house ESG capability, providing strategic direction and on-the-tools support across planning, projects, reporting, governance and stakeholder engagement. With a scope tailored to your needs, we give your team genuine senior-level expertise on a reliable, predictable cadence and no permanent overhead.
Project management
When your team is at capacity, we step in to manage key initiatives from concept to completion.
Supported by a flexible network of specialist practitioners with deep expertise, we take full ownership of your ESG projects and provide the rigorous oversight needed to deliver clear outcomes, on schedule and within budget.
We can help:
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Design a clear, actionable ESG strategy and roadmap tailored to your unique business goals and capabilities
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Develop (or update existing) risk frameworks and company policies and procedures
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Complete carbon accounts and create an emissions reduction action plan
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Develop waste and resource minimisation plans
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Lead Modern Slavery statement preparation
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Create a social impact program for giving back to the communities in which we all live and work.
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