Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Advisory

Turn Sustainability Strategies into Action

At WSP, we bring our world-class expertise and engineering to assist public and private sector organizations in transforming their sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies into action.

By leveraging our knowledge and advice, our clients have successfully bolstered their sustainability and ESG performance, achieving their goals, mitigating environmental and social risks, and strengthening their reputation and stakeholder relationships.

Our commitment to sustainability and ESG enables clients to align their business strategies with their core values and the demands of society and the environment, fostering long-term success.

We are committed to collaborating with our clients to manage interconnected ESG impacts and develop customized solutions that align with their strategic goals. Paired with our Future Ready approach, our tailored services address each client's unique needs and objectives, delivering cost savings, greater resilience, and heightened regulatory compliance through the integration of our comprehensive sustainability and ESG services into their projects.

Explore our service offerings

WSP's greatest impact on a more sustainable and resilient society and environment is through our services and advice to clients.

ESG Framework and Strategy Development

Strategy And Advisory

Assessment and Benchmarking of environment strategy practices and performance against peers.
Stakeholder Engagement.
Framework and Strategy Development.
Standard development
Capacity and Training
Guidelines Development
Policy Development

Governance and Risk

Development of environmental policies, standards and guidelines
Environmental permitting and preparation of environmental studies.
Air dispersion modelling and climate change risk assessments
Noise and vibration modelling studies including under water noise assessments
Terrestrial and marine ecology including preparation of Biodiversity Action Plans (BAP) and habitat restoration
Marine water quality and hydrodynamic modelling
Soil and groundwater, hydrogeological modelling and flood risk assessments
Socio-economic and labour welfare
Landscape and visual assessment including environmental lighting impact assessments
Digital solutions for environment

Sustainable Finance

Assessment of compliance towards national environmental, occupational health & safety and social regulations and other reference frameworks which include (but not limited to) International Finance Corporation’s Performance Standards (2012), World Bank Group’s Environmental, Health & Safety Guidelines (2007), and Equator Principles (EP4 - 2020).
Periodic monitoring and review of compliance and conformance requirements as per Lender requirements.
Wide sectoral experience, namely power generation, fast moving consumer goods, heavy industries, general manufacturing, original equipment manufacturing, food processing and pharmaceutical industries, agriculture, warehousing, corporate, etc.

Responsible Sourcing and Procurement

Strategy And Advisory

Supply Chain Assessment of critical and non-critical organisational suppliers.
Procurement and Sustainable Resourcing Management Systems ensuring suppliers follow environmental and social leading practices.
Data Management Lifecycle and digital solutions.
Decarbonisation Roadmap of supply chain (Scope 3 emissions).
Due Diligence and Third-Party Risk Mitigation Plans through pre-onboarding checklist, corrective action plans, and supplier capability building.
Regulation and Certification requirements and compliance support and roadmap.

Environment and Social Impact

Environment and Social Impact Strategies which align with business priorities, objectives, and values.
Impact Assessments of community social and environmental programmes.
Social Return on Investment (SROI) to measure impact and outcomes of programs and initiatives.
Community Programs and Initiatives to align business priorities with community investment.
Policies and Procedures including ethical guidelines, and community engagement policies.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

DEI Assessment by evaluating an organisation's diversity, equality and inclusion practices, strategy, policies, and procedures.
DEI Integration by developing improvement plans, and target setting to implement change.
DEI Training to help organisations develop skills to recognise and manage unconscious biases, promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Comprehensive ESG expertise

Our deep experience across core ESG matters and impacts – from biodiversity and climate change to Indigenous relations and social impact – combined with our global sustainability expertise, enables us to plan, engineer, and implement end-to-end service and solutions for any complex context or challenge.

Environmental

From climate change to local environmental impacts, WSP’s sustainability professionals help clients manage an array of environmental risks and opportunities and build a more resilient future.

We help clients prioritize environmental and climate impacts and create and implement solutions that lead to positive impact.

Social

Whether workforce, value chain, or local communities, understanding and managing social impact is a critical consideration for every project and organization.

By collaborating closely with communities, Indigenous groups, and local stakeholders, we help our clients successfully manage social impact, mitigate risk, and address inequity so that they can deliver long-term success and positive outcomes for the communities in which they operate.

Governance

By combining strategic consulting with technical expertise, we develop strategies and governance systems for our clients that ground big-picture thinking and planning in implementation and execution.

We provide clients with tailored solutions to enable them to operationalize plans and governance principles at every level of their organization or project.

A life cycle approach to ESG consulting and strategy

Our life cycle approach to sustainability and ESG consulting bridges the gap between ambitious visions and practical implementation. By connecting big-picture thinking with deep technical expertise, we provide comprehensive solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Whether assessing sustainable financing opportunities, developing a roadmap to achieve net zero emissions, or building more resilient infrastructure for communities and the environment, WSP’s sustainability and ESG services deliver world-class solutions. By uniting local know-how with global expertise, we ensure that our strategies are adaptable, relevant, and informed by best practices. This approach promotes continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and long-term success in achieving sustainability and ESG goals.