ESG & Sustainability Advisory
From Governance Architecture to Investor-Grade Reporting
London Reporting Academy delivers integrated ESG advisory services across governance, strategy, climate, reporting, and ratings positioning — combining regulatory expertise, international standards alignment, and market benchmarking.
We help organisations move from scattered ESG inputs to assurance-ready, investor-grade disclosures — with governance and climate embedded in strategy.
Deliverables
Governance map (roles & committees)
- Roles and responsibilities matrix — Board / Committees / C-suite / functions
- ESG decision-making flow
- Reporting and escalation pathways
- Alignment with international governance expectations
ESG policies & control architecture
- Policy library outline (Code of Conduct, Sustainability, Climate, Risk, Supply Chain)
- Internal ESG control framework
- ESG risk & control register
Controls & data ownership matrix
- Who owns each ESG KPI and disclosure
- Data collection workflows across departments
- Validation and internal review checkpoints
- Data governance responsibilities and approval flows
ESG KPI dashboard blueprint
- Executive ESG KPI structure
- Example dashboards for Board and management
- KPI alignment with strategy and reporting frameworks
Deliverables
Double materiality documentation package
- Materiality methodology paper
- Impact, risk & opportunity (IRO) mapping
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement summary
- Material topics register
Peer benchmarking report
- Benchmark vs. industry leaders
- Gap analysis vs. ESG ratings expectations
- Positioning vs. capital markets practices
Prioritised ESG strategy document
- Strategic ESG objectives
- Short / mid / long-term roadmap
- Priority initiatives and owners
- Integration into corporate planning
Board-level ESG action plan
- Executive summary for leadership
- Implementation timeline
- Governance integration roadmap
Deliverables
Scope 1–2–3 emissions baseline
- Methodology documentation aligned with GHG Protocol
- Emissions inventory structure
- Assumptions and boundaries definition
- Data collection templates
Climate transition roadmap
- Net Zero pathway options
- Decarbonisation levers by business unit
- Timeline and milestones
- Integration into strategy
Climate risk & scenario analysis pack
- Physical and transition risk mapping
- Scenario narratives
- Financial risk translation (where applicable)
Internal carbon governance model
- Climate roles and responsibilities
- Climate KPI framework
- Monitoring and reporting structure
Deliverables
Disclosure index + gap list
One of the most valuable artefacts
- Mapping of current disclosures vs. IFRS S1/S2, ESRS, GRI/SASB, TCFD
- Identified gaps and improvement priorities
- Disclosure roadmap
Publication-ready report structure
- ESG / Sustainability / Integrated report outline
- Recommended narrative structure
- KPI tables and data framework
- Cross-referencing architecture
Assurance-ready disclosure architecture
- Evidence mapping approach
- Traceability between data and disclosures
- Alignment with audit expectations
Report upgrade / gap-fix package
- Prioritised improvement list
- Suggested wording upgrades
- Benchmark-aligned disclosure enhancements
Deliverables
Ratings diagnostics report
- Current positioning vs. key rating agencies
- Strengths and weaknesses mapping
- Priority improvement areas
Ratings playbook — what to disclose / where / how
Extremely practical document
- What each rating agency looks for
- Where to disclose specific information
- How to phrase and structure disclosures
- Alignment between report, website and policies
Ratings improvement roadmap
- Quick wins vs. structural improvements
- Timeline to improve scores
- Ownership across departments
Ratings-aligned disclosure package
- Disclosure checklist per rating agency
- Evidence and documentation guidance
Deliverables
Board effectiveness report
- Governance strengths and gaps
- Committee performance insights
- Transparency and disclosure assessment
Governance maturity scorecard
- Scoring vs. international best practice
- Visual maturity model
- Benchmark vs. global peers
Disclosure quality analysis
- Review of governance disclosures
- Gap analysis vs. international expectations
- Recommendations for improvement
Prioritised governance improvement plan
- Quick wins and structural changes
- Timeline and responsibility mapping
Deliverables
Executive workshop materials
- Board-ready slide decks
- Case studies and benchmarks
- Tailored learning materials
Internal ESG capability roadmap
- Training plan by function
- Skill development priorities
- Integration with advisory work
Custom training curriculum
- Programme structure and learning outcomes
- Materials aligned with company context
