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Essential
A focused starting point for teams that need ESG clarity, priority mapping, and a practical roadmap for early sustainability progress.
- ESG readiness review
- Priority issue mapping
- Basic sustainability roadmap
- Introductory reporting guidance
- 1 strategy session per month
Description
The Essential plan is designed for organizations that know ESG matters but need a clear, structured place to begin. Cedar helps you assess your current sustainability position, identify the ESG topics most relevant to your business, and understand the gaps that may be limiting progress. This tier focuses on creating clarity before complexity — giving your team a practical foundation for decision-making, reporting, and future sustainability initiatives.
Through a focused readiness review and priority mapping process, Cedar helps you move away from vague sustainability goals and toward a simple, actionable roadmap. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what to measure, where to improve, and which next steps will create the most value for your organization.
Common Questions & Answers
Find out all the essential details about our platform and how it can serve your needs.
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.
