SureStep enables organizations to embed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) accountability into their enterprise risk management strategy using IBM OpenPages. Our ESG-ready implementations align regulatory reporting, sustainability metrics, and risk governance into one integrated platform.
- Track ESG risks and opportunities across business lines, supply chain, and operations
- Map ESG frameworks (e.g., CSRD, TCFD, SASB) to metrics and internal controls
- Centralize ESG data with dashboards for audit, risk, and sustainability teams
Managing ESG Risk in a New Era of Accountability
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have become a central focus for regulators, investors, customers, and boards. Organizations are now expected to quantify climate risks, measure social and human capital impacts, and demonstrate governance maturity with the same rigor as financial reporting. The challenge is that ESG data is often scattered, qualitative, and inconsistent—making it difficult to align disclosures with frameworks such as CSRD, SEC climate rules, or TCFD. Without a structured governance platform, ESG programs risk being perceived as marketing exercises rather than defensible risk management strategies.
Why You Need a GRC System for ESG Risk Management
- Regulatory standards such as CSRD and SEC climate rules require auditable data models, disclosures, and governance processes—not just voluntary reporting.
- ESG risks span multiple dimensions—from climate exposure to reputational risks—requiring integration with enterprise risk frameworks.
- Investors and stakeholders demand transparency into ESG metrics, targets, and progress, which manual processes and disconnected systems cannot deliver.
SureStep’s Expertise in IBM OpenPages ESG Risk
SureStep helps organizations operationalize ESG strategies using IBM OpenPages, embedding sustainability, social, and governance risks into the enterprise risk fabric. We configure ESG data models aligned to frameworks such as TCFD, GRI, CSRD, and SASB, and design workflows that capture disclosures, attestations, and third-party data. Our specialization in data management ensures that ESG metrics are traceable, auditable, and connected to the broader risk register—allowing ESG programs to withstand scrutiny from regulators and investors. With SureStep as your partner, ESG moves beyond compliance reporting to become a driver of sustainable business value.
Driving ROI from ESG Risk Management
A mature ESG governance capability delivers measurable returns in compliance readiness, stakeholder trust, and operational resilience. By centralizing ESG data and disclosures, organizations reduce the cost of reporting while strengthening their credibility with regulators, investors, and customers.
- Reduced effort and cost of ESG reporting through automation, workflow templates, and integrated disclosures.
- Increased stakeholder confidence and brand value by demonstrating transparent, measurable, and defensible ESG performance.
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With diverse backgrounds spanning global consulting, technology, and financial services, our team is united by a commitment to delivering tailored, end-to-end support. Together, we ensure that every engagement is guided by insight, precision, and a focus on your success.
