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ESG Gap Analysis & Maturity Assessments

At Clenergize, we provide comprehensive ESG Gap Analysis & Maturity Assessments to help businesses evaluate their current ESG positioning, identify compliance gaps, and develop a structured roadmap for sustainability improvements Our data-driven approach ensures alignment with global and regional ESG standards, optimizing risk management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder expectations.

What is ESG Gap Analysis

  • ESG Gap Analysis is a strategic assessment that compares an organization’s existing ESG policies, disclosures, and performance against global best practices, regulatory requirements, and investor expectations
  • Maturity Assessment evaluates where a business stands in its ESG integration journey, identifying improvement areas to enhance sustainability performance and disclosures
  • The analysis identifies key ESG gaps, risks, and opportunities, enabling organizations to enhance sustainability initiatives, compliance strategies, and reporting accuracy

Why is ESG Gap Analysis Important

  • Regulatory Compliance – Helps businesses align with global ESG frameworks such as GRI, SASB, CSRD, IFRS S1 and S2, TCFD, and regional stock exchange ESG mandates (DFM, ADX, CBB, MSX, Kuwait Boursa, Tadawul, QSE)
  • Competitive ESG Benchmarking – Assesses industry peers’ ESG performance to ensure organizations remain ahead in sustainability leadership and investor expectations
  • Risk and Opportunity Identification – Identifies critical ESG risks (carbon emissions, social impact, governance gaps) and opportunities to enhance ESG strategy
  • Improved ESG Ratings and Reporting – Strengthens ESG disclosures, leading to higher scores with MSCI, Sustainalytics, S&P Global, CDP, EcoVadis, FTSE Russell, and other rating agencies
  • Actionable ESG Roadmap Development – Establishes a clear roadmap for ESG integration, sustainability initiatives, and long-term compliance

Our Approach to ESG Gap Analysis & Maturity Assessments

At Clenergize, we follow a structured ESG assessment process to evaluate an organization’s sustainability maturity, regulatory alignment, and reporting efficiency

1. ESG Framework Alignment Assessment

To ensure comprehensive ESG compliance, we assess a company’s disclosures across both global and regional ESG standards

Global ESG Standards

  • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
  • Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
  • Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS S1 and S2)
  • Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
  • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Regional ESG Standards

  • Dubai Financial Market (DFM) ESG Reporting Guidelines
  • Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) ESG Disclosure Standards
  • Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) ESG Reporting Framework
  • Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) ESG Compliance Requirements
  • Kuwait Boursa ESG Disclosure Rules and CMA ESG Mandates
  • Saudi Tadawul ESG Compliance Standards
  • Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) ESG Guidance and Reporting Obligations

Our gap analysis ensures alignment with both global and regional standards, helping businesses enhance ESG transparency and regulatory compliance

2. ESG Policy & Governance Evaluation
  • Assessment of ESG governance frameworks and board-level sustainability oversight
  • Evaluation of existing sustainability policies and their integration into business operations
  • Review of ESG accountability mechanisms, internal audits, and compliance monitoring
3. Data Collection & ESG Performance Analysis
  • Review of corporate ESG reports, disclosures, and sustainability policies
  • Benchmarking ESG KPIs against global and regional industry standards
  • Assessment of energy consumption, carbon footprint (Scope 1, 2, 3), and environmental impact
  • Analysis of social performance indicators, including diversity, labor policies, and community impact
  • Evaluation of governance structures, compliance frameworks, and ethical business practices
4. ESG Peer Benchmarking & Industry Comparison
  • Competitive ESG benchmarking against regional and global industry leaders
  • Evaluation of ESG ratings from agencies like MSCI, S&P, CDP, FTSE Russell, and Sustainalytics
  • Comparison of ESG best practices within the company’s sector
5. ESG Maturity Assessment & Scorecard Development

We assess an organization’s sustainability maturity based on

  • Emerging ESG Practices – Initial sustainability steps but lacking structured policies and disclosures
  • Developing ESG Strategy – Some policies and disclosures exist, but need further alignment with frameworks
  • Advanced ESG Integration – Strong sustainability performance, well-aligned with global ESG standards
  • ESG Leadership – Industry-leading ESG practices with a fully integrated sustainability strategy
  • We provide an ESG maturity scorecard, mapping strengths, weaknesses, and recommended improvements
6. ESG Roadmap & Action Plan Development
  • Define short-term, medium-term, and long-term ESG targets
  • Develop a corrective action plan for compliance gaps and sustainability risks
  • Establish KPIs for ESG performance tracking and continuous improvement
  • Integrate ESG policies into corporate governance and business operations

Key Outcomes of ESG Gap Analysis & Maturity Assessments

  • Regulatory and ESG Reporting Compliance – Ensures adherence to global and regional ESG disclosure requirements
  • Enhanced ESG Disclosure Quality – Strengthens transparency and investor reporting
  • Strategic ESG Risk Management – Identifies risks and opportunities for sustainable business growth
  • Competitive ESG Positioning – Benchmarks ESG maturity against industry peers
  • Data-Driven ESG Strategy Development – Builds a clear roadmap for sustainability success

How Clenergize Supports ESG Gap Analysis & Maturity Assessments

  • ESG Policy Review and Compliance Check – Aligning sustainability policies with global and regional standards
  • Materiality Assessment and Stakeholder Mapping – Identifying key ESG priorities through stakeholder engagement
  • Sustainability Benchmarking and Competitive Analysis – Evaluating industry-specific ESG performance
  • Sustainability KPI Tracking and ESG Maturity Modeling – Establishing clear ESG performance metrics
  • Actionable ESG Roadmap Development – Creating a custom strategy for ESG enhancement

Why Choose Clenergize

  • Global ESG Expertise – Proven track record of ESG consulting for businesses across multiple industries and regions
  • Regulatory Compliance Focus – Ensuring alignment with CSRD, IFRS, GRI, SASB, TCFD, and regional ESG mandates (DFM, ADX, CBB, MSX, Kuwait Boursa, Tadawul, QSE)
  • Industry-Leading ESG Benchmarking – Leveraging data-driven insights and peer comparisons
  • Custom ESG Roadmaps – Tailored ESG strategy planning and sustainability target setting

Get Started with ESG Gap Analysis

Identify your ESG strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities with Clenergize’s ESG Gap Analysis and Maturity Assessments Contact us today to build a stronger, more sustainable future.

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Sara Hattar
Sara Hattar

Director Sustainability

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Shyam Yadav
Shyam Yadav

Managing Director

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Our Scope Includes

  • ESG Framework Alignment Assessment
  • ESG Policy & Governance Evaluation
  • Data Collection & ESG Performance Analysis
  • ESG Peer Benchmarking & Industry Comparison
  • ESG Maturity Assessment & Scorecard Development
  • ESG Roadmap & Action Plan Development
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ESG & Sustainability Projects

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Frequently Asked Questions

ESG is the integration of sustainability pillars within corporates involving monitoring and measuring corporate impacts on global, national, and local community aspects including Environmental, Social and Governance impacts.

To comply with national agendas and targets. To align with major supplier requirements To position against Competitors To cater to the rise in consumer awareness

It takes from 3-4 moths to develop and build a company's Sustainability Strategy and Framework and create action plans to meet their goals.

Countries in the GCC and MENA region have announced multiple agendas and standards to ensure compliance and alignment to Sustainable Development Goals. Standards include GRI, SASB, IR, LEED, etc.

Some of the most used ESG strategies including Net Zero Carbon, Circular Economy and Waste Management, Sustainable Procurement, Sustainable Investments etc.

Green Financing and Sustainability Linked Loans are a major benefit that banks offer to companies that have a proven track record of implementing Sustainability activities and strategies in their business operations.
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