Do you want to implement a truly effective ESG strategy in your organization?

Corporate sustainability is no longer optional—it's a growing requirement from investors, customers, regulators, and society at large. But how can you begin—or improve—your ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) approach in an organized and effective way? This comprehensive checklist is your ideal starting point.

With a clear and practical guide, this tool walks you step by step through the integration of ESG criteria into your business model and daily operations. From internal assessment and stakeholder engagement to the definition of strategic priorities and implementation of concrete action plans, you’ll have a framework to build a solid, credible ESG strategy aligned with leading international standards.

What can you do with this checklist?

With this checklist, you’ll be able to:

✅ Set up your company’s ESG profile: organizational structure, locations, departments, subsidiaries, ESG officers, and key stakeholders.
🌍 Monitor environmental impact: establish your carbon footprint baseline, select emissions scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3), and align with frameworks such as the GHG Protocol.
👥 Track social performance: collect data on workforce, diversity, health, well-being, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
🏛️ Strengthen governance: upload policies and risk management frameworks, activate compliance tracking and audits, and establish whistleblower channels and reporting lines.

Benefits of using this checklist

Implementing this checklist not only simplifies the collection of key ESG data but also enhances your company’s ability to comply with regulations, attract responsible investors, mitigate risks, and strengthen corporate reputation. Additionally, it offers guidance for performance monitoring, transparent reporting, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're just beginning your sustainability journey or looking to scale up existing initiatives, this checklist will help you adopt an ESG approach that’s future-ready.

What kind of questions will you find in the checklist?

The checklist includes practical questions to assess your current standing across key areas. Here are some highlights:

Environmental

• Does your company hold any environmental certifications (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 50001)?
• Does your company measure its corporate carbon footprint?
• Does your company have a sustainability strategy?
• Does your organization fully comply with all applicable environmental legislation?

Social

• Does your organization collect workforce and diversity metrics?
• Does your organization follow procedures to reduce, reuse, and recycle whenever possible?
• Is your organization committed to reducing energy consumption?
• Does your organization actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies?

Governance

• Has your company implemented an Equality Plan?
• Does it hold occupational health and safety certifications (e.g., ISO 45001)?
• Does your organization comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015?
• Does your organization have and follow a code of conduct that guides operations with honesty and integrity?
• Does your organization have effective, regularly updated systems for data protection and security management?

These questions not only help you obtain an accurate diagnosis, but also serve as a guide to define priorities and corrective actions.

Ready to transform your ESG approach?‍

Get started today with the Manglai checklist and also gain access to complementary tools such as the free carbon footprint calculator. Streamline your ESG onboarding process with an intuitive, scalable platform aligned with international best practices.