ESG Due Diligence
In today’s evolving business landscape, sustainability is not merely a trend – it is a critical driver of corporate success. At SET Advisory, we provide advanced Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability due diligence services that enable our clients to remain compliant, safeguard their reputations, and ensure long-term resilience. Our comprehensive approach assesses exposure to ESG risks, including on-site evaluations, offering the necessary insights and tools to help our clients lead with purpose and integrity. Furthermore, our advisory services guide the development of robust ESG frameworks that align with stakeholder expectations, distinguishing our clients in the competitive marketplace.
SET Advisory provides valuable ESG Due Diligence services for a varied group of clients including:
- Private equity and venture capital firms seeking ESG due diligence to manage investment risks and enhance portfolio sustainability.
- Asset managers and institutional investors needing ESG risk analysis and benchmarking to comply with regulations and guide responsible investing.
- Multinational corporations requiring ESG assessments to manage supply chain risks and align with global sustainability standards.
- Banks and insurance companies integrating ESG considerations into lending, underwriting, and compliance frameworks.
- Law firms and M&A advisors using ESG reviews to support transactions, legal compliance, and corporate governance improvements.
ESG Risk Assessments
SET Advisory conducts detailed ESG risk assessments to identify and analyse the material environmental, social, and governance risks that could impact our client’s operations or investments. Our team evaluates our clients’ alignments with current regulatory frameworks and international ESG standards, ensuring they meet the expectations of regulators, investors, and stakeholders. Beyond compliance, we assess our clients’ exposure to reputational, legal, and operational risks, helping them understand vulnerabilities and areas for strategic improvement.
Greenwashing Risk Assessment
In an environment of heightened scrutiny, we help safeguard our client’s credibility through comprehensive greenwashing risk assessments. This includes a critical review of ESG claims, disclosures, and marketing materials to ensure they are accurate, verifiable, and aligned with real-world performance. We identify any gaps between intention and communication to reduce reputational and legal risk, and provide clear, actionable recommendations for building transparent, authentic ESG narratives that resonate with stakeholders.
ESG Strategy Development
We work closely with clients to develop bespoke ESG strategies that are both ambitious and actionable. By translating sustainability goals into clear roadmaps, we enable organizations to embed ESG into core operations and decision-making processes. Our approach ensures our clients’ ESG efforts are aligned with broader business objectives, regulatory trends, and stakeholder expectations, while remaining practical and performance driven.
Regulatory Mapping and Compliance Support
Navigating the evolving ESG regulatory landscape can be complex – our team provides the clarity and structure our clients need to stay compliant and forward-looking. SET Advisory helps identify and interpret relevant global and regional ESG regulations, assess their potential impact on businesses or investments, and guide the development of internal policies that meet current and future requirements. Whether our clients are preparing for new disclosures or responding to investor demands, we provide the support to help our clients stay ahead of regulatory change.
Governance Risk Reviews
Robust governance is fundamental to ESG integrity and long-term performance. Our governance risk reviews examine the effectiveness of our clients’ board structures, ethical standards, and decision-making frameworks. We help uncover and address risks related to corruption, anti-competitive behaviour, and a lack of transparency, while providing strategic recommendations to strengthen oversight, accountability, and stakeholder trust. From boardroom dynamics to ethical culture, we ensure governance becomes a driver – not a risk – in your ESG journey.
ESG Performance Benchmarking
We offer in-depth ESG benchmarking to help organizations assess how their sustainability performance compares to industry peers and global best practices. Through a structured analysis of key performance indicators across environmental, social, and governance domains, we help you understand your position in the market and identify areas for meaningful improvement. Our benchmarking process supports informed decision-making, enhances transparency, and strengthens your ability to respond to investor and stakeholder expectations.
Ratings & Standards Alignment
Leveraging data from leading ESG ratings agencies, we provide insight into how your ESG profile is scored and perceived by the market. We help our clients interpret ratings, identify the metrics that influence their standing, and align their disclosures and strategy with recognized frameworks and standards. Our goal is to turn ESG ratings into actionable intelligence—supporting continuous improvement, regulatory readiness, and stronger positioning in capital markets.
Labour and Human Rights Compliance
SET Advisory conducts thorough assessments of your organisation’s adherence to labour laws, human rights regulations, and internationally recognised standards such as the UN Guiding Principles and ILO conventions. Whether operating locally or across complex global supply chains, we help our clients identify gaps, mitigate risks, and build responsible practices that respect worker rights and uphold ethical obligations.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Evaluation
SET Advisory’s evaluations of DEI practices focus on how inclusivity is embedded within your organisation’s culture, policies, and leadership. We assess representation, equity in hiring and advancement, and the presence of systemic barriers—providing clear recommendations to support a more inclusive, resilient, and high-performing workplace.
Community Impact and Social Risk Analysis
SET Advisory measures the broader social impacts of your operations, including effects on local communities, vulnerable groups, and key stakeholders. From identifying risks of displacement or inequality to mapping opportunities for positive engagement, our analysis equips you to address social harm proactively and align your activities with principles of shared value and long-term social license to operate.