Trasta ESG Consulting Inc., a member of GRI and one of the consulting firms accredited by the EBRD, specializes in ESG Rating as its primary business activity.

ESG Rating (ESG Score) is one of the most effective tools companies use to communicate their sustainability performance to stakeholders.

A company’s sustainability performance contributes to:

  • Environmental Protection:
  • Increasing green investments
  • Efficient energy use
  • Reducing emissions and water footprint
  • Effective waste management and supporting the circular economy

Social Aspects:

  • Respect for human rights

Protection of local communities’ rights and equality

Governance:

  • Business ethics and stakeholder rights protection

These factors provide a solid foundation for significant improvements in sustainability.

Process

When a client applies to Trasta ESG Consulting Inc. for an ESG rating (ESG score), the following process takes place:

  • A contract is signed between the client and Trasta ESG Consulting Inc. to establish mutual rights and obligations.
  • Trasta Admin creates an account for the client on the technological platform and assigns tasks, which include questions and metrics to be answered.System access links are sent to the client’s registered email addresses.
  • The client accesses the system using the provided links.
  • The client answers single-choice, multiple-choice, and open-ended questions and uploads required supporting documents to the system.
  • Once all questions are answered, the ESG Rating Committee begins its evaluation.
  • The committee thoroughly reviews the client’s responses.
  • If necessary, additional meetings are scheduled to clarify specific points.
  • After finalizing these meetings, the client’s ESG score is determined.
  • A custom ESG rating report is prepared.
  • The draft report is shared with the client.
  • After the client’s review, the final version of the report is issued, completing the process.

Trasta ESG Rating Methodology

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) represents three key factors used to measure a company’s or investment’s social impact and sustainability.

ESG ratings assess an organization’s sustainability efforts based on three dimensions:

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Trasta ESG evaluates clients across various key areas, with over 160 main question topics and 470+ sub-criteria.

To ensure a tailored evaluation, ESG weighting factors specific to the client’s industry are applied.

During performance assessment, companies respond to various questions under each ESG category, such as:

Environmental

  • Carbon Footprint
    • Does your company report greenhouse gas emissions?
  • Energy Management
    • Do you report energy consumption?
  • Water Management
    • Do you report water usage?
  • Renewable Energy Usage
  • Circular Economy & Waste Management
    • Do you report waste disposal data?
  • Air Pollution
    • Do you report NOx emissions?
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Climate Change Risks & Opportunities
    • Has your company assessed physical risks related to climate change?
    • Has your company assessed transition risks related to climate change?
  • Regulatory Compliance
    • Does your company have a top-management-approved environmental policy?

Social

  • Human Rights
    • Does your company have an anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policy? What measures do you take to combat workplace discrimination and harassment?
  • Data Security
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Employee Relations
    • Provide training and development data for the last fiscal year, including supporting evidence.
  • Gender Equality
    • Does your company monitor and disclose gender pay gap or equal pay assessments?
  • Community Engagement
    • Does your company have a strategy guiding its corporate citizenship/philanthropy efforts? How does this strategy align with your corporate mission and the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals? (Provide references.)

UN Sustainable Development Goals:

  • No Poverty
  • Zero Hunger
  • Good Health and Well-being
  • Quality Education
  • Gender Equality
  • Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • Reduced Inequality
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Climate Action
  • Life Below Water
  • Life on Land
  • Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
  • Partnerships for the Goals

Governance

  • Accounting & Tax Approach
    • Does your company have a tax policy or strategy?
  • Shareholder Rights
  • Business Ethics
    • Does your company regularly report ethics violations (e.g., number of violations, cases, etc.) to the Board of Directors/Trustees?
  • Information Security
  • Risk Management
    • How is risk management structured within your company?
  • Board Diversity
    • How many women serve on your board of directors? Provide the percentage.
  • Anti-Corruption Policies
    • Do you have an anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy?
  • Protection of Property Rights
  • Board Independence
    • Provide the number of independent board members.
  • Transparency Policy