ESG & Sustainability

We help organisations integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into their strategy and operations to unlock value and strengthen long-term resilience.

Krutham’s ESG & Sustainability practice supports clients throughout their sustainability journey – from building internal capacity and leadership understanding, to assessing material issues, developing strategy, and supporting disclosure and engagement.

The Krutham approach

We bring clarity to complexity, working with clients to align purpose, performance and disclosure.

Capacity development

We design and deliver tailored learning and advisory programmes that help leadership teams and boards understand the business relevance of ESG. Our workshops and briefings build confidence to integrate sustainability into core decision-making, governance and reporting. We also support internal teams and client relationship managers to engage effectively on ESG priorities and performance.

Sustainability strategy development

We guide organisations through structured processes to identify material ESG issues, assess stakeholder expectations and develop strategies that align sustainability with commercial objectives. This includes defining ambition, setting measurable goals and establishing governance and disclosure mechanisms that embed sustainability across the business.

Sustainable finance and responsible investment

We support financial institutions to align products, portfolios and policies with sustainability objectives. Our work covers sustainable finance frameworks, taxonomies, impact measurement and the integration of ESG considerations into investment and lending decisions. We help clients design practical tools and policies that meet regulatory requirements while unlocking opportunities for green and inclusive growth.

Sustainability research

Our research helps shape the market’s understanding of ESG performance and trends. The ESG Barometer benchmarks disclosure practices and progress across South Africa’s financial sector, while the Impact Investing Handbook provides practical guidance for mobilising private capital towards social and environmental outcomes. We also produce bespoke studies and insights to support client strategies and stakeholder engagement.

Our work includes

The Impact Investing Handbook – a practical guide to mobilising private capital for social and environmental outcomes

The ESG Barometer – Krutham’s research series benchmarking ESG disclosure and performance in South Africa’s financial sector

Advisory support for banks and other financial institutions on sustainable finance and responsible investment strategy and implementation

Comprehensive capabilities

We help clients to:

Build organisational capacity through tailored sustainability and ESG training for executives and teams

Conduct materiality assessments that identify key risks and opportunities

Develop ESG and sustainability strategies aligned with business priorities and stakeholder expectations

Design and implement sustainability disclosure and reporting frameworks

Support engagement with investors, regulators and communities

Strengthen sustainable finance and responsible investment practices in the financial sector

Thought Leadership

“Embedding sustainability in strategy is no longer optional – it defines how organisations create value in a changing world.”

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