ESG Network
Many boutique ESG consultancies struggle to find, evaluate and onboard niche experts (CSRD, biodiversity, climate transition, energy, modelling) quickly. This can delay delivery and increase risk.We help consultancies plug in vetted ESG specialists quickly and confidently, without long onboarding cycles or delivery risk.
From ongoing conversations with ESG consultancies and specialists, several challenges come up repeatedly:✔ Niche expertise (CSRD, climate transition, biodiversity, energy, modelling) is hard to source on short notice✔ Referrals work — but don’t scale when timelines shift✔ Onboarding external experts can take months, even for short engagements✔ CVs and profiles don’t show how someone will actually deliver✔ Using the wrong specialist carries reputational and regulatory riskAs a result, projects are delayed, scoped down, or quietly declined.
We focus on delivery-first trust, not profiles.ESG Specialist Network helps consultancies access niche expertise through:A curated pool of vetted ESG specialistsPaid micro-task trials (short, scoped assignments) to assess real capability before larger projectsAwareness of confidentiality and tender sensitivityFaster integration into existing consultancy workflowsThis allows teams to move quickly while protecting quality and reputation.
* Boutique ESG & sustainability consultancies* Project-based advisory teams* Firms working on regulated or technically complex ESG workCommon use cases include:* CSRD reporting (specific ESRS sections)* Climate transition and decarbonisation planning* Biodiversity and nature-related assessments* Energy transition expertise* Climate finance and economic modelling* ESG data, tools, and implementation support
We are currently:- Running discovery conversations with consultancies and specialists- Preparing a small pilot with a limited number of teams- Manually matching specialists to real project needsThis is an early-stage initiative focused on learning what works before scaling.
ESG Specialist Network
If you are:- A consultancy struggling to access niche ESG expertise, or- A specialist interested in delivery-led collaborationI’d be happy to exchange perspectives.📩 Get in touch:- Connect via LinkedIn- Or message directly to discuss the pilot