Double materiality

Find consulting support for a double materiality assessment

Double materiality connects a company’s impacts with financial risks and opportunities. A traceable process, robust documentation and a clear link to reporting matter more than a general ESG promise.

Important selection criteria

01

Method

Ask how topics are identified, assessed, prioritised and documented.

02

Stakeholder involvement

Clarify which internal and external perspectives are needed and how results are validated.

03

Operational follow-through

The assessment should translate into data needs, ownership, strategy and reporting.

Good preparation includes

  1. 1Gather the business model, value chain and existing ESG topics.
  2. 2Name internal owners and relevant stakeholders.
  3. 3Compare profiles connected to reporting, strategy and compliance.

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