ESG Services - Intelligence and Cyber Security Consultancy

ESG is now a core part of any business. Whether investing, managing a supply chain or examining internal processes, companies now need to show that they take ESG seriously.

Issues ranging from labour rights violations to carbon emissions or cyber governance are now firmly on the corporate radar. Various components of ESG are also creeping up the legislative and regulatory agenda; whether it’s mandatory sustainability disclosures, modern slavery, the energy transition or human rights due diligence, it is critical that businesses incorporate ESG practices and diligence within their processes.

The consequences for failing to incorporate ESG into investment practices or internal processes can be severe. Companies face reputational damage, the loss of shareholder or consumer confidence, and potential litigation. But ESG is about more than just identifying, remediating and managing risks. Done well, it can support value creation, unlock investment, and enable competitive advantage.

EXPLORE THE ESG INSIGHTS HUB

what we do

S-RM supports clients globally to identify, manage and remediate their ESG risks. We work with ESG leads, general counsel, boards and investment and compliance teams across a range of sectors including finance, FMCG, agribusiness and energy. Our ESG services include:

ESG due diligence. We identify and assess risks prior to investments or engagement with a counterparty. We can conduct either desktop reviews or discreet on the ground investigations to address specific concerns such as modern slavery or poor labour practices, or to provide more wide-ranging reviews to identify potential ESG risks.

ESG reviews. We analyse portfolios or existing operations to identify and assess exposure to ESG risks. We also provide independent reviews of how companies are meeting the ESG frameworks or guidelines that they have signed up to.

Human rights due diligence. We identify exposure to human rights risk in supply chains and investments, and assess mitigation measures, as well as providing ongoing monitoring of potential flashpoints.

Supply chain due diligence. We map and investigate supply chains to identify any exposure to ESG risks such as labour violations, human rights abuses, and conflict minerals. We also monitor supply chains to identify any emerging issues.

Our rigorous and transparent methodology gives our clients confidence and has helped us build long-lasting relationships with investors, leading law firms, corporates and private clients.

WHY S-RM

Client focus. We work closely with you to understand your ESG capabilities, risks and objectives. We work consultatively with clients both on specific projects and as part of longer-term ESG engagements to ensure we are aligned to achieve the right outcomes for your business.

We understand ESG. ESG matters to S-RM as a business. Over recent years we have supported clients across a range of industries as they started to tackle ESG challenges, as well as supporting more mature ESG programmes.

Integrated and global expertise. We bring together more than 350 intelligence specialists and cyber security experts from across the world to help our clients solve their most complex challenges. We speak more than 30 different languages in-house.

client success

MINING

We conducted an independent audit of a mining and processing client’s commitment to a global ESG framework. This enabled them to understand the various elements of ESG that were currently being done disparately across the business and to publish an independent report into their ESG activities for shareholders. We continue to support them in building a more coherent ESG strategy focused on impact for local communities, and we are currently advising on their modern slavery strategy.

CYBER SECURITY

We have supported a financial advisor in improving their cyber security maturity by implementing the ISO 27001 standard. By aligning with a globally recognised standard our client is seeking to demonstrate the professionalism of their cyber security programme and increase the structure of their governance efforts. We worked with them to set their certification scope, assess risks, perform a gap analysis, implement controls and conduct internal auditing, as well as advising them during the external audit. We are continuing to assist with future scope expansions, acquisitions, and surveillance audits.

HOSPITALITY

We were instructed to investigate labour malpractice and allegations of modern slavery at a luxury resort. We focused on gathering evidence of mistreatment, which included an extensive amount of social media research. This involved analysis of the Facebook and TikTok accounts of migrant workers to uncover videos they had sent to friends, sharing information about their working conditions. Our evidence is now being used as part of litigation against the employer.

PHARMACEUTICALS

We provide regular due diligence reporting on labour and human rights risks, as well as anti-bribery and corruption, for a global pharmaceutical company in support of their market entry and third-party risk management programmes. Our on-the ground investigations support their country managers, legal team and intelligence specialists in making informed decisions, and our work contributes to their annual ESG report.