ESG Policy Framework

When to use this

Use this skill when drafting or updating an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policy framework — the document that defines a company's commitments, governance structure, and reporting approach for ESG matters. ESG policy frameworks have moved from optional to near-mandatory for companies raising institutional capital, operating in regulated sectors, or listed on exchanges in the MENA region, EU, or UK.

Typical triggers:

• Institutional investor requires ESG policy before committing capital
• Company listing on ADX, DFM, Tadawul, or LSE where ESG disclosure is required
• PE or VC fund requires portfolio company to adopt ESG framework as a condition of investment
• Corporate governance audit identifies absence of formal ESG documentation
• Company wants to participate in sustainability indices (MSCI ESG, FTSE4Good) or tenders requiring ESG credentials

Required inputs