Sustainability ratings
Be it Ecovadis, B-Corp, Morningstar, or any other authoritative organisation, we can help you meet their requirements and maximise your company’s sustainability rating. Reviewing your ESG policies and data, Stripe Blue will define a roadmap to help you prepare for the assessment. Higher sustainability ratings will consolidate and expand your investor and customer portfolio.
Ecovadis
EcoVadis is a purpose-driven company whose mission is to provide the world's most trusted business sustainability ratings. Businesses of all sizes rely on EcoVadis’ expert intelligence and evidence-based ratings to monitor and improve the sustainability performance of their business and trading partners. Its actionable scorecards, benchmarks, carbon action tools, and insights guide an improvement journey for environmental, social and ethical practices across 200 industry categories and 175 countries. Industry leaders such as Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Unilever, LVMH, Bridgestone, BASF and JPMorgan are among the 100,000 businesses that collaborate with EcoVadis to drive resilience, sustainable growth and positive impact worldwide.
B Corp - Make Business a Force For Good
B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, and tools for business, and certify companies — known as B Corps — who are leading the way.
To date, the B Corp community includes over 7,500 Certified B Corps positively impacting more than 680,000 workers in 92 countries and 161 industries, and more than 200,000 companies.
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Morningstar Sustainalytics is a leading independent ESG and corporate governance research, ratings and analytics firm that supports investors around the world with the development and implementation of responsible investment strategies. For 30 years, the firm has been at the forefront of developing high-quality, innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of global investors. Today, Sustainalytics works with hundreds of the world’s leading asset managers and pension funds who incorporate ESG and corporate governance information and assessments into their investment processes. Sustainalytics also works with hundreds of companies and their financial intermediaries to help them consider sustainability in policies, practices and capital projects.
Our methodology
Assessment
Identify objectives, goals and to obtain and improve your ESG rating. Conduct assessment to get a picture on where you are today. Ensure the data collected during assessments is accurate and reliable. Simplify data collection for future updates.
GAP Analysis
Clearly outline the standards or benchmarks you aim to meet. Evaluate your current sustainability practices against the defined objectives. Highlight areas where there is a gap between the current state and desired sustainability standards.
Action Plan
Clearly define specific sustainability goals based on the GAP analysis. Develop concrete strategies and initiatives to achieve your sustainability goals. Break down larger goals into smaller, achievable milestones to track incremental success. Allocate necessary resources, including personnel, finances, and technology, for each initiative.
Implement Changes
Articulate the reason for the change and be open and transparent. Keep communication ongoing. Provide training and resources. Lead by example from leadership. Recognize and reward positive contributions.
Engage Stakeholders
Raise awareness about the importance of sustainability and its benefits. Make sure benefits and positive outcomes are clear to all. Encourage participation in sustainability initiatives, making stakeholders feel a sense of ownership. Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and successes.
Continuous Improvement
Establish system to collect feedback. Regularly evaluate preformance. Gather insights to identify areas for improvement. Regurlaly review key preformance indicators and adjust accordingly. Mistakes are opportunities for growth and learning.