Corporate Responsibility and ESG 

Developing Corporate Responsibility and Setting ESG Goals 

Corporate sustainability and ESG goals should be built on materiality and integrated into the business strategy, risk management, and executive responsibilities. Goals can be aligned with key international frameworks such as CSRD/ESRS requirements, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and more specific references such as the Science Based Targets initiatives (climate and nature) or the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. 

Your company can also utilise the EU Taxonomy technical screening criteria to define environmental and climate-related goals. We help set measurable and business-relevant sustainability targets, assess sustainability risks, and build reporting and actions that bring value to stakeholders and the business. 

Responsibility Programs and Strategies 

We help develop a responsibility program based on the sustainability themes most relevant to your company. The program outlines the priorities for the coming years, includes measurable objectives, and defines actions to reach them. We take stakeholder perspectives and expectations into account throughout the design process. 

A responsibility strategy defines your company’s long-term ambition for sustainability across environmental, social, and governance dimensions. It guides action and provides a foundation for practical responsibility work and integration into core business strategy and leadership. We support you in identifying focus areas and building a coherent strategy. 

Sustainability Roadmaps and Transition Plans 

A sustainability roadmap outlines a time-bound plan with measurable goals and corresponding actions. A well-prepared roadmap focuses on material sustainability and the critical success factors to reach related targets. 

With Ecobio’s expert services, your company can prepare, for example, a decarbonisation or biodiversity roadmap and transition plan in line with CSRD requirements. A comprehensive corporate responsibility roadmap enables structured and effective implementation of actions to reach defined targets step by step. 
 

Responsible Procurement 

Companies are increasingly expected to understand their value chains’ sustainability impacts, risks, and opportunities. Identifying these impacts is essential for managing them within internal operations and the wider supply chain. 

A common starting point is reviewing supplier contracts and incorporating ethical principles such as a Supplier Code of Conduct. We help you define suitable principles for your context and provide guidance on implementing them effectively. 
 

Due Diligence (HREDD) 

At the heart of corporate responsibility is the continuous implementation of due diligence processes, integrated into existing practices and systems. These processes assess the environmental and human rights impacts and risks associated with your operations and value chain. The aim is to prevent, mitigate, remedy, and eliminate adverse impacts, supported by ongoing monitoring and open communication. 

Due diligence is increasingly required by law. In addition to the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), regulations such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), Battery Regulation, and the forthcoming Forced Labour Regulation require due diligence measures. 

We support your company in developing a concrete due diligence plan, identifying key risks and impacts, and designing actions to prevent and manage them. We guide you through the process, including follow-up and sustainability communication. As part of the implementation, we assist in developing a company-specific Code of Conduct that supports a responsible business culture and prevents misconduct.  
 

Corporate Responsibility Management Systems 

Management system standards (such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001 & ISO 50001) help organisations improve structure and efficiency, reduce energy consumption, environmental impact, and waste, and lower costs without compromising performance. Effective management development requires organisational engagement, from factory floor to executive leadership. 

Ecobio helps you focus your efforts where they matter most, at the right time and with the right scope. We have experience supporting demanding certification projects on tight schedules with excellent results. We offer a certification guarantee for the development outcomes. 

• Environmental Management (ISO 14001) 

• Occupational Health & Safety Management (ISO 45001) 

• Social Responsibility Systems (ISO 26000) 

• Energy Management (ISO 50001) 

• Circular Economy in Organisations (BS 8001:2017) 

• Sustainable Supply Chain Management (ISO 20400:2017) 

• Design for Environment (SFS-EN ISO 14006) 

• Risk Management (SFS-ISO 31000)