BUILD SOLID FOUNDATIONS,
LEVERAGE SUSTAINABILITY
Together, we navigate sustainability complexities, drive meaningful impact, and foster positive change for your organisation, community and the planet.
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Your Sustainability Partner
New River Consulting is a strategic advisory firm with a focus on sustainability and ESG solutions. We are dedicated to empowering organisations to navigate the complexities of sustainability and drive meaningful impact. We support you in your organisational journey in sustainability by providing innovative strategies, actionable insights, and expert guidance. We future proof your organisation for the continuous and rapidly evolving sustainability landscape.
We help your organisation align with global sustainability standards, enhance your performance, and drive transformative ESG integration for long-term value creation. Our approach is pragmatic and realistic.
Consulting Services
Strategy & Roadmap Development
Build a sustainability strategy as unique as your business
We help you develop a robust ESG strategy tailored to your organisation’s unique goals, challenges, and operating context. This includes the identification of strategic pillars aligned with global standards and regulatory expectations. The result is a clear, actionable 3- to 5-year ESG roadmap co-created with your team, grounded in operational realities and reviewed through internal workshops and feedback sessions to ensure alignment and ownership across departments..
ESG Governance
Establish a best-in-class ESG governance structure
We support the establishment of a fit-for-purpose ESG governance structure within your organisation. This involves defining internal roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes, typically through a sustainability steering committee or cross-functional working group. We also help define relevant ESG KPIs that are realistic, measurable, and integrated into existing performance systems, enabling consistent tracking of progress and accountability across functions.
Materiality Analysis
Discover what matters most to your stakeholders and organisation
Identify the sustainability topics that matter most to both your stakeholders and your organisation’s success. We assess how sustainability factors impact your business as well as how your business impacts society and the environment by leveraging frameworks such as GRI, ISSB, and MSCI. The results of the materiality analysis help prioritise and manage ESG issues critical to your organisation’s long-term success and broader impact.
Double Materiality Assessment (DMA)
Leverage CSRD requirements for a sustainability-centred strategy
Properly defining your materiality is key to a healthy ESG strategy and a best-in-class sustainability report. We leverage the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) methodology of financial+impact materiality to identify, prioritise, and manage critical ESG issues. The process ensures exhaustive internal and external engagement, risk and opportunity alignment, and assurance-ready documentation.
Benchmarking and Gap Analysis
Gain clarity on your sustainability standing and competitive position
Understand your current sustainability position with comprehensive benchmarking and gap analysis. We compare your performance against industry best practices, identify strengths and opportunities for improvement, and provide a clear roadmap to enhance your competitive edge and resilience. The insights from this analytical exercise help the C-suite make informed decisions on sustainability that align with your business objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build a strategic stakeholher engagement strategy to scale your impact
Engaging the right stakeholders is critical to building a credible and forward-looking sustainability strategy. We guide the identification and engagement of key internal and external stakeholders through structured interviews, surveys, and facilitated sessions. In parallel, we align your strategy with opportunities to participate in key local and global ESG platforms, policy dialogues, and industry initiatives—positioning your organisation as an active contributor to the sustainability transition.