A dynamic investors due diligence and sustainable engineering consulting
ESG & Sustainability
The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability agenda has moved from a niche concern to a core strategic imperative across all sectors, driven by emerging regulatory requirements such as UK's upcoming Sustainability Reporting Standards, FCA disclosures for financial institutions, investor demands for transparency, evolving consumer preferences, and the emerging impacts of climate change. Renaissance Consulting is uniquely positioned to guide businesses and organisations through this complex landscape, translating their ambitious ESG commitments into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes. Our services involves policy advisory, risk assessment, and reporting frameworks, including engineering expertise in designing and implementing sustainable infrastructures, decarbonising operations, and developing circular economy solutions. Our consultants are helping our clients and stakeholders to achieve their net-zero targets, enhance resource efficiency, ensure ethical supply chains, and foster inclusive workplaces, whilst demonstrating tangible value creation. At Renaissance Consulting, we offer an integrated approach – a combination of strategic ESG advisory with deep financial and technical engineering capabilities and robust data analytics – for our clients to build a resilient, responsible, profitable and sustainable business.
Our Key specialism includes:
· Corporate Strategy & Governance (Cross-sectoral):
- ESG Strategy Development: Crafting holistic ESG strategies that aligned with our clients business objectives, identifying material issues, and setting ambitious targets such as; developing a Net-Zero road mapping.
- ESG Governance & Integration: Embedding ESG considerations into board oversight, risk management frameworks, and executive compensation.
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Navigating complex and evolving ESG regulations (e.g., SFDR, TCFD, ISSB, UK SRS, CSRD implications for UK firms), ensuring accurate data collection, assurance, and public disclosure.
- Sustainable Finance & Investment Advisory: Advising on green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, ESG due diligence for M&A, and impact investing strategies.
- Greenwashing Risk Mitigation: Ensuring integrity and credibility in ESG claims and communications.
· Decarbonisation & Climate Change:
- Net-Zero Pathways: Developing science-based targets, energy audits, renewable energy integration (on-site and off-site solutions).
- Carbon Accounting & Foot-printing: Measuring Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, setting up robust data collection systems.
- Climate Resilience & Adaptation: Assessing physical climate risks (e.g., flood, heat stress) and designing adaptive infrastructure or operational strategies.
- Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS): Feasibility studies, engineering design, and implementation support.
· Circular Economy & Waste Management:
- Waste Reduction Strategies: Optimising production processes to minimise waste, promoting reuse and repair.
- Resource Efficiency: Water management, energy efficiency, and material flow analysis.
- Sustainable Product Design: Advising on design for longevity, recyclability, and use of recycled content.
Biodiversity & Natural Capital:
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Planning: Ensuring development projects result in a net increase in biodiversity.
- Natural Capital Assessment: Valuing ecosystems services and integrating nature-based solutions.
- Pollution Control & Environmental Permitting: Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, air quality, water quality, and permitting for industrial operations.
· Social Impact & Human Capital:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I): Developing and implementing DE&I strategies, talent attraction/retention, and inclusive workplace cultures.
- Human Rights & Supply Chain Due Diligence: Assessing and mitigating human rights risks in operations and extended supply chains such as – compliance with Modern Slavery Act.
- Community Engagement & Social Value: Designing projects and operations that deliver tangible social benefits to local communities.
- Health, Safety & Wellbeing: Enhancing occupational health and safety systems, promoting employee wellbeing, and ensuring fair labor practices.
· Digital Enablers for ESG & Sustainability:
- ESG Data Management & Analytics: Implementing platforms and tools for collecting, managing, and analysing ESG data, creating ESG dashboards.
- Digital Twins for Sustainability: Using digital models to simulate and optimise environmental performance of assets and infrastructure.
- AI & IoT for Resource Optimisation: Deploying smart sensors and AI for predictive maintenance, energy optimisation, and waste sorting.
- Blockchain for Supply Chain Traceability: Enhancing transparency and accountability in sustainable sourcing.
