ESG Lead as-a-Service
Get hands-on ESG support from a dedicated expert who works inside your team. Flexible, scalable, and backed by Sustinere’s full expertise.
ESG doesn’t implement itself.
Whether you’re just getting started or scaling up, our on-demand expert becomes part of your team – turning plans into action.
From internal processes to stakeholder reporting, we help you make sustainability work day-to-day, not just on paper.
Services
Not every company needs a full-time ESG hire.
Our on-demand expert gives you the right capacity at the right time – part-time, project-based, or embedded short-term.
Together we’ll agree on the scope and focus areas, then get to work.
ESG Lead as-a-Service
We step in as your in-house ESG lead managing strategy, coordination, implementation, and communication.
You get leadership-level expertise without the overhead of recruiting, onboarding, or committing to a full-time role.
Backed by the full Sustinere team and tailored entirely to your needs.
Ideal for companies that need senior ESG capacity to drive change. Temporarily or long-term.
ESG Integration
We help embed ESG into your processes, documents, and routines — from onboarding to procurement to operations.
You get practical alignment with your actual workflows, not theoretical plans.
Ideal for companies starting ESG implementation or seeking to connect strategy with execution.
Monitoring and Planning
We help you define KPIs, set realistic targets, and track progress with the right tools.
From one-off health checks to quarterly ESG progress reviews, you’ll know what’s working and what needs tuning.
Ideal for organisations with ESG strategies in place that need clearer follow-through.
Internal Engagement
From ESG training to leadership briefings and team sessions — we make sure everyone understands their role in the sustainability journey.
We can also help shape internal governance structures that support lasting change.
Ideal for companies that want to align teams and embed ESG into company culture.
Reporting and Communication
Whether you’re preparing a VSME report, responding to stakeholder inquiries, or presenting progress to your board — we help craft clear, purposeful ESG messaging.
We also support reporting workflows and content development.
Ideal for companies preparing their first reports or levelling up their external communications.
Strategy and Structure
We help you connect materiality, climate, and ESG policy work into one clear structure.
Whether you’re finishing an ESG strategy or need help coordinating your next steps, we make sure everything fits – and moves forward.
Ideal for companies that need to turn scattered efforts into a coherent system.
Real Impact.Measurable Results.
See exactly where your emissions come from — and what to do about them. Our Climate Impact Assessment delivers actionable insights, regulatory alignment, and clear reduction pathways tailored to your business.
alignment with GHG Protocol and CSRD requirements
of users report improved clarity in climate-related decisions
visibility into Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions (up to)
Who benefits?
For companies that need ESG to move. Even without a full-time team.
Companies without an in-house ESG lead
Right-sized resources
Not every company needs a full-time sustainability role. This service gives you access to senior ESG expertise at the scale and scope you actually need.
Cost-effective progress
Build capacity, move forward with confidence, and avoid the overhead of recruiting or long-term contracts.
Businesses preparing for reporting or strategy updates
Bridge the gap
You’ve defined your ESG goals. Now comes the execution.
We help translate strategy, DMA, or reporting needs into practical steps.
Keep momentum
Ensure internal alignment, avoid stalled progress, and make sure your efforts show up in results and reports.
Organisations in transition
Stability in motion
You’re going through growth, restructuring, or leadership changes. We offer consistent ESG direction when things are shifting.
Protect credibility
Avoid ESG backsliding or silence during sensitive phases. We keep things moving and stakeholders informed.
ESG Lead as-a-Service
Sustinere offers embedded ESG support that helps you turn plans into action, build capacity, and unlock the full value of sustainability in your organisation.
Services are flexible and tailored to fit your goals, pace, and internal structure.
Why it matters?
ESG is just not a report. It’s a business tool.
Connect ESG to your core business
A strong ESG approach helps you identify risks and opportunities across the value chain. From sourcing to production to product development.
With the right support, it becomes a lens for innovation, not just obligation.
Make smarter decisions
Mapping impacts and improving processes often reveals inefficiencies. ESG done well helps reduce duplication, clarify priorities, and streamline internal systems.
That means less waste and more focus where it matters.
Turn sustainability into an edge
Buyers, talent, and investors are looking for credible, forward-looking companies.
A well-implemented ESG approach strengthens your brand, sharpens your story, and opens doors to new opportunities.
Our process
1. Scoping
Understand your position
We start with a conversation to map your current ESG maturity, existing efforts, and any urgent challenges.
Define your needs
We identify where you need the most support. Whether it’s strategy, reporting, operations, or internal alignment.
Shape the engagement
Based on your goals and capacity, we propose the right format: part-time, project-based, or embedded. Flexible from the start.
2. Kick-off
Embed with clarity
Your ESG expert joins the team with a shared understanding of priorities and responsibilities.
Set the rhythm
We agree on workflows, check-ins, and the level of independence or collaboration you prefer.
Start delivering value
Initial quick wins or foundational tasks are prioritised — so you feel the impact from day one.
3. Delivey & support
Do the real work
We help implement strategies, align processes, train staff, and manage reporting
Hands-on and outcome-driven.
Access our full team
When needed, your lead taps into Sustinere’s broader pool of specialists to expand capacity or fill gaps.
Communicate and adapt
We stay in close contact, flag issues early, and adjust pace or focus as needed.
Always aligned with your goals. Always.
4. Review & adjust
Reflect on progress
We regularly step back to evaluate what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next.
Adapt the scope
Need more hours? Less? A new direction? We’ll adjust. The service grows with you.
Build lasting value
Even if the engagement ends, the systems, tools, and habits we’ve helped you build remain in place.
Why choose Sustinere?
We know the system
Built on real frameworks
We work with ESRS, VSME, taxonomy, and double materiality – not just buzzwords.
Proven across sectors
From manufacturing to finance, we’ve supported organisations of all sizes.
Audit-ready and future-proof
Our work stands up to scrutiny and adapts as regulations evolve.
We work with you
Not just advisors
Your expert is embedded in your team and takes on real responsibilities.
Hands-on delivery
We do the work. Reporting, planning, training, execution. Not just slides.
Flexible by design
The format adapts to what you need. Part-time, project-based, or embedded. You name it.
You get our whole team
One expert, many minds
Your interim lead can pull in Sustinere’s other specialists when needed.
Scalable capacity
As your ESG needs grow, we grow with you.
No need to rehire or rebrief.
Consistent quality
From start to finish, we uphold one standard: credible, practical ESG that drives value.