Conducting an ESG Assessment for Neste Corporation

The Situation As an investor in battery energy storage systems (BESS) and renewable energy generation projects, Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) sought to enhance its understanding, management, and disclosure of climate-and nature-related risks and opportunities. Based in the UK, HEIT’s business model supports and depends on a successful net-zero transition and thriving natural ecosystems, making…

The Situation Ecopetrol faced significant challenges in consolidating data from 17 subsidiaries to produce an integrated report that met the requirements of multiple frameworks, including CDP, DJSI, EITI, GRI, SASB, TCFD, and the SDGs. Information was collected manually through memorandums and Excel sheets, resulting in inconsistent formats, fragmented data, and a time-intensive process that hindered…

The Situation Celsia struggled with inefficient ESG data management processes, relying heavily on manual methods using Word and Excel files. Sustainability disclosures were limited to static PDF reports, which restricted the ability to communicate progress dynamically and engage stakeholders effectively. The company needed a more streamlined and digitalised approach to manage ESG information and enhance…

The Situation Grupo Éxito faced a labor-intensive data collection process, relying on teams to download Excel files from transactional systems and email them to the Sustainability team. Data was then manually consolidated into Excel templates using dynamic tables. This lengthy process, conducted just once a year, would take an average of seven months to complete….

The Situation A listed infrastructure investment company looking for opportunities in the renewable energy, energy transition and sustainable infrastructure. The company decided to build a portfolio of AD plants processing (regenerative) agricultural crops, generating biomethane for injection into the natural gas grid and capturing the carbon dioxide for geological sequestration. However, it required technical diligence…

The Situation Envea is a French company specialising in providing environmental management solutions. It is a leading company in the field, whose clients include governments and the IPCC. The company is required to comply with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) for FY 2025 reporting in 2026. Envea was pursuing its sustainability journey. Following…

The Situation In early 2023 Anthesis was appointed by Sherpa Capital to develop its ESG portfolio program and support portfolio companies with their sustainability strategy. Anthesis has been working with Sherpa Capital to conduct ESG healthchecks as part of its portfolio engagement program. This process involves identifying material risks and opportunities, resulting in the development…

The Situation An early stage, high-growth cosmetics and personal care brand desired to define an authentic, purpose-based supply chain sustainability strategy, alongside its broader sustainability goals. This strategy aimed to build a future-facing operating model and to power the next phase of growth for the business by enabling visibility into their supply chain. Solutions Supply…

The Situation Pownall and Hampson, a textile and bedding products manufacturer based in Dublin, Ireland had been implementing sustainability practices for a number of years but were looking for support and direction to apply a more strategic approach to their work. They also wanted to understand which regulations would impact the business and how they…

The Situation Anthesis has been working with Holland & Barrett since 2022, providing a range of services across strategy and reporting, carbon footprint, packaging, and responsible sourcing. We have assessed Holland & Barrett’s readiness to report against the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This involved identifying reporting requirements, assessing what is currently in place and…