Sustainability is no longer a choice but a strategic imperative for organizations seeking long-term success in today’s evolving business landscape. This Sustainability Risk Questionnaire serves as a vital tool for boards and management to assess their ESG performance and identify areas for impactful improvement. This tool provides a structured approach to integrating sustainability with financial objectives, ensuring businesses can meet stakeholder expectations while driving innovation and growth. By leveraging this tool, organizations can align their ESG initiatives with strategic goals, enhancing transparency, accountability and resilience.

Designed to provoke meaningful discussions and actionable strategies, this questionnaire delves into critical aspects of sustainability infrastructure, risk management and ESG reporting. It equips board members with the insights needed to address key challenges, from reputational risks to talent retention, while also uncovering opportunities for competitive advantage and market leadership.

Sample questions include:

• Does the organization have a clear long-term vision regarding sustainability, and is it aligned with stakeholder and investor expectations for socially responsible behavior?
• Is the board sufficiently involved in developing the entity’s long-term strategy and plan to create sustainable value for shareholders and stakeholders?
• Does the company’s sustainability reporting provide sufficient insight into its non-financial activities related to ESG matters?