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Sustainability strategy built for long-term value.
Cedar partners with organizations to simplify ESG strategy, strengthen sustainability reporting, and build credible pathways toward measurable impact.
A clear path from ESG ambition to measurable progress.
Cedar guides your team through a practical, structured process — helping you assess where you are, define what matters, and move forward with confidence.
Assess
We start by understanding your business, current ESG maturity, stakeholder expectations, and existing sustainability data.
Prioritize
We identify the most material ESG issues, reporting needs, risks, and opportunities that matter most to your organization.
Build
We create a practical ESG roadmap, reporting structure, and action plan aligned with your goals and available resources.
Measure
We help you track progress, improve disclosures, and communicate measurable outcomes with clarity and confidence.
We believe sustainability should be practical, measurable, and built to last.
Cedar was built on the belief that ESG should create real value — helping organizations make better decisions, earn trust, and move toward a more resilient future.
Sustainability should drive better business
ESG works best when it strengthens strategy, reduces risk, and supports long-term growth.
Progress should be measurable
Clear data, credible reporting, and practical goals turn good intentions into outcomes you can prove.
Frameworks should create clarity, not confusion
Standards and disclosures should help teams focus, align, and communicate with confidence.
Change should feel achievable
We make sustainability practical, collaborative, and realistic for the teams responsible for moving it forward.
“We believe sustainability should be clear enough to act on and credible enough to stand behind. Cedar helps organizations move beyond ESG complexity with practical strategy, trusted reporting, and measurable progress.”
Everything you need to build a credible sustainability program.
Comprehensive ESG strategy development that embeds sustainability into your business DNA — from materiality assessment to implementation roadmap.
Services Include:
- Double Materiality Assessment (Financial & Impact)
- ESG Gap Analysis & Benchmarking
- Target Setting (SBTi, SBTi-FC, Net Zero)
- Governance Framework Design
- Stakeholder Mapping & Engagement Planning
- ESG Policy Development
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation Planning
- Integration into Corporate Strategy
Deliverables:
- Comprehensive ESG Materiality Matrix
- ESG Strategy Roadmap (3–5 year horizon)
- KPI Dashboard Framework
- Governance & Accountability Structure
- Executive Presentation & Board Deck
- Implementation Playbook with Timelines
Expert sustainability reporting across GRI, SASB, CSRD, TCFD, and ISSB frameworks — turning data into compelling stakeholder narratives.
Services Include:
- GRI Standards Reporting (Universal, Sector, Topic)
- SASB / ISSB Standards Alignment
- CSRD / ESRS Compliance Preparation
- TCFD Climate Disclosure
- CDP Climate, Water & Forests Response
- UN Global Compact Communication on Progress
- Data Collection Systems & Workflows
- Assurance Readiness & Coordination
Deliverables:
- Publishable Sustainability Report (Annual/Integrated)
- Framework Crosswalk & Alignment Map
- Data Collection Templates & Protocols
- Visualizations, Infographics & Data Stories
- Management Letter with Improvement Recommendations
- Stakeholder Q&A Talking Points
End-to-end carbon management — from GHG inventory and science-based targets to reduction roadmaps and net-zero pathway planning.
Services Include:
- GHG Inventory (Scope 1, 2 & 3)
- Science-Based Target Setting (SBTi)
- Net Zero Pathway Development
- Carbon Reduction Roadmap
- Product & Organizational LCA
- Carbon Offset Procurement Guidance
- Climate Scenario Analysis (TCFD)
- Decarbonization Investment Planning
Deliverables:
- Verified GHG Emissions Inventory Report
- Science-Based Target Submission Package
- Net Zero Transition Plan with Milestones
- Abatement Cost Curve & Priority Matrix
- Climate Risk Heatmap
- Progress Tracking Dashboard
Proactive regulatory compliance for the new era of ESG law — CSRD, EU Taxonomy, SEC climate rules, CSDDD, and beyond.
Services Include:
- CSRD / ESRS Readiness Assessment
- EU Taxonomy Eligibility & Alignment
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD)
- SEC Climate Rule Preparation
- California Climate Laws (SB 253, SB 261)
- Modern Slavery Act Compliance
- Supply Chain Due Diligence
- Regulatory Monitoring & Advisory
Deliverables:
- Comprehensive Gap Assessment Report
- Compliance Roadmap with Deadlines
- Policy & Control Framework Updates
- Training Materials for Internal Teams
- Regulatory Update Briefings (Quarterly)
- Audit-Ready Documentation Package
Strategic stakeholder mapping, engagement program design, and insight synthesis — turning dialogue into stronger ESG strategy and reputation.
Services Include:
- Stakeholder Mapping & Prioritization
- Materiality Process Facilitation
- Investor ESG Engagement Support
- Employee Sustainability Programs
- Community Consultation & Dialogue
- Supplier Engagement Initiatives
- NGO Partnership Development
- Engagement Feedback Loop Design
Deliverables:
- Stakeholder Map with Influence/Interest Matrix
- Engagement Strategy & Calendar
- Discussion Guides & Interview Protocols
- Stakeholder Insight Synthesis Report
- Action Plan with Ownership & Timeline
- Annual Engagement Effectiveness Review
From market research to user personas, we help you build products that matter. Our strategic approach ensures your product meets real user needs.
Services Include:
- Market Research
- User Personas
- Competitive Analysis
- Product Roadmaps
Deliverables:
- Strategy Document
- User Persona Profiles
- Market Analysis Report
From market research to user personas, we help you build products that matter. Our strategic approach ensures your product meets real user needs.
Services Include:
- Market Research
- User Personas
- Competitive Analysis
- Product Roadmaps
Deliverables:
- Strategy Document
- User Persona Profiles
- Market Analysis Report
Real Results, Real Impact.
Hear from organizations that have strengthened ESG strategy, improved sustainability reporting, and turned ambitious goals into measurable progress with Cedar.
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Everything you need to build a credible sustainability program.
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Common Questions & Answers
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance — three central factors used to measure the sustainability and ethical impact of a company or investment. Cedar helps organisations turn these metrics into actionable strategy.
Mandatory requirements vary by jurisdiction and company size. The EU's CSRD, SEC climate disclosure rules, and similar frameworks are expanding rapidly. Cedar helps you determine which regulations apply and builds a compliance roadmap tailored to your business.
A baseline assessment typically takes 4–6 weeks, depending on data availability and organisational complexity. Cedar's streamlined framework reduces what traditionally takes months into an efficient, audit-ready process.
We support SASB, GRI, TCFD, ISSB, CSRD/ESRS, UNPRI, and more. Our team maps your reporting needs to the most relevant standards so you're never doing duplicate work.
Absolutely. Our deliverables meet the rigour demanded by institutional investors, rating agencies (MSCI, Sustainalytics, S&P), and debt capital markets. Several clients have credited Cedar reports with accelerating their green financing efforts.
Yes. Cedar serves clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Our frameworks are jurisdiction-agnostic and adapt to local regulatory landscapes while maintaining global best practices.
Every engagement begins with a discovery phase to understand your maturity level, industry context, and specific goals. From there we build a tailored programme — ranging from gap analyses and data systems audits to full strategy development and board-level training.
We implement robust data collection protocols, automated validation checks, and clear audit trails. Our approach is designed from the ground up to withstand both internal and external assurance, so you can report with confidence.
Yes — capability-building is core to our mission. We offer workshops, playbooks, and embedded coaching that transition your team from reactive compliance to proactive ESG leadership, typically within two quarters.
Reach out via our contact form or schedule a discovery call. We'll start with a no-obligation conversation about your goals, challenges, and timeline, then propose a scope of work tailored to you.
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