Risk & Compliance services
ESG Advisory
How does ARQ Group support ESG transformation?
Embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies is no longer just about compliance; it is a driver of long-term value. We take a value-led and risk-focused approach to ESG, tailored to the size, sector and maturity of each organisation.
Our advisory services are designed to:
- Strengthen risk management and governance
- Improve operational efficiency and resilience
- Support commercial positioning and supplier readiness
- Enable access to sustainable and green finance
What ESG Advisory services does ARQ Group provide?
ARQ Group provides practical ESG Advisory services that help organisations manage ESG risks, strengthen governance, improve operational performance and support access to finance — even where ESG reporting is not mandatory.
Our services are proportionate, business-focused and aligned with evolving EU regulatory and financial market expectations.
ESG Risk & Value Advisory
We help organisations identify, assess and manage their most material environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities.
Our ESG Risk & Value Advisory services support:
- ESG risk management and business resilience
- Integration of ESG into corporate strategy and decision-making
- Development of ESG frameworks, policies and controls
This service helps organisations protect value, manage risk and future-proof operations.
ESG for Clients, Banks & Supply Chains
Many organisations remain indirectly exposed to ESG requirements through clients, lenders and supply-chain partners, even if they fall outside formal reporting thresholds under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
We support organisations by:
- Preparing ESG data and responses for banks, investors and clients
- Supporting supplier ESG requirements and questionnaires
- Developing ESG KPIs, Codes of Conduct and data structures
This ensures organisations remain competitive, bankable and contract-ready.
ESG & Operational Performance
We help organisations translate ESG into measurable operational improvements and efficiencies.
Our advisory services focus on:
- Environmental and climate baselining
- Energy and resource efficiency
- Workforce, health & safety and social performance
The aim is to deliver practical ESG actions with tangible business benefits.
Board & Governance ESG Advisory
Boards and senior management teams carry increasing responsibility for ESG oversight, governance effectiveness and climate-related risks, regardless of formal reporting obligations. We support leadership teams through:
- Board and governance ESG assessments
- Evaluation of board structures, roles and ESG oversight responsibilities
- ESG and climate risk briefings for directors
- Governance frameworks aligned with regulatory and stakeholder expectations
This ensures ESG and sustainability risks are addressed at the appropriate governance level.
Social & Workforce ESG Advisory
Social factors, including pay equity and workforce transparency, are becoming a key area of regulatory and reputational risk.
We support organisations in preparing for and responding to requirements under the EU Pay Transparency Directive by offering:
- Pay gap and workforce data readiness assessments
- Review of remuneration structures and governance
- Support with policies, processes and internal controls related to pay transparency
This helps organisations manage compliance risk, improve workforce trust and strengthen governance.
Green & Sustainable Finance Advisory
Access to finance is increasingly linked to ESG performance. Financial institutions continue to apply sustainability and climate risk expectations under the EU Taxonomy Regulation and supervisory guidance from the European Central Bank.
ARQ Group supports organisations by:
- Preparing for green and sustainability-linked financing
- Conducting EU Taxonomy activity screening (non-reporting)
- Developing ESG KPIs and transition plans to support financing discussions
Our focus is on enabling access to sustainable finance and improved financing outcomes, not complex reporting. Delivering ESG Advisory services that are:
- Scalable and proportionate
- Aligned with EU regulatory and financial market expectations
- Focused on value creation, risk management and access to finance
How do we do it?
We help organisations navigate ESG with clarity, confidence and commercial focus by combining:
- Team of Experts
Our advisory team includes experienced ESG strategists, governance specialists, and sustainability practitioners. We bring regulatory knowledge, sector insight and practical implementation experience to every engagement.
- Gap Assessments & Benchmarking
We start by identifying your organisation’s current ESG and governance maturity. Using in-house templates and benchmarking tools, we perform gap assessments to highlight risks, opportunities and priority actions.
- Practical Tools & Templates
Our clients benefit from ready-to-use software, reporting templates and frameworks, tailored for ESG management, governance oversight, green financing and pay transparency. These tools make ESG adoption structured, measurable and actionable.
- Training & Capacity Building
We offer flexible training options to ensure your team understands ESG and can act confidently:
- Generic or bespoke sessions
- Online self-taught modules
- In-person workshops
Training covers ESG fundamentals, governance oversight, climate and social topics, and green finance readiness.
- Implementation Support
Beyond advice, we guide organisations through policy development, board assessments, ESG integration into operations, and preparation for regulatory or client requests. Our support is tailored to your objectives, ensuring ESG becomes embedded and sustainable
Key Contact
Manfred Galdes
Managing Partner
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