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Legal compliance
Ensuring the legal status of companies requires compliance with mandatory document requirements. These documents demonstrate compliance with applicable laws and legitimacy in conducting business activities.
Our assessment framework
Methodology
ESG serves as the primary framework used to assess the commitment of companies in forest-risk sectors to sustainable and ethical business practices.
ESGCore framework
Environmental considerations include efforts to mitigate climate change, resource management—water, energy, or waste—pollution control, and biodiversity conservation.
Four dimensions of responsible business
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Environmental impact
We evaluate activities, operational impacts, and exposure to environmental risks, including harmful practices, environmental regulations, pollution control, and biodiversity conservation.
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Governance
Governance assessments cover corporate leadership, board structure, transparency and accountability, risk management, business ethics, and anti-corruption practices.
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Social responsibility
The social dimension examines how companies interact with their workforce, stakeholders, and communities.
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