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Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)

Bringing technical experts and strategic thinkers together, to provide thoughtfully designed sustainability services.

Kit Elmes is our expert in ESG

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Furthering sustainable business through science-based approaches

The consequences of ESG issues like environmental damage, social inequity and poor governance are well known. The means of avoiding them, and opportunities available to those addressing them, are sometimes less evident.

WRc is a science-based consultancy, its approach to ESG is no different; it understands the importance of accessibility and simplicity of outcome, yet ensures that its work is built on strong technical foundations.

We prevent greenwashing by supporting the development of clear strategic goals with achievable actions and value-focussed reporting that cuts through the fog for all stakeholders.

    Our ESG team can help with:

    • Identifying how to best address sustainability issues
    • Quantifying and communicating business risks
    • Increasing access to investment
    • Bolstering innovation and collaborative research
    • Navigating new legislative and regulatory environments

      Integrated ESG management

      Bespoke sustainability strategy, policy and process with change management support during implementation.

      ESG frameworks and standards

      Alignment and compliance with recognised bodies such as TCFD, GRI, CDP, UN Global Compact (among others).

      GHG and carbon accounting

      Quantitative assessments and cost-benefit analysis based on emissions and impacts.

      ESG supply chain audit services

      Social responsibility, environmental due diligence and good-governance assessments of whole, or specific aspects of supply chains.

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        Kit Elmes

        Director of ESG

        Kit’s background covers both ESG and project management, having led the sustainability department of an £80m turnover company before joining WRc in September 2021. Kit has worked on ESG within many environments, from small, innovative start-ups to large NGOs like the International Federation of the Red Cross. She has worked on a range of technically complex, commercially successful, and logistically challenging projects in the UK and the Middle East.

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