ESG STARBOARD SOFTWARE
A system for ESG data, materiality and reporting.
ESG Starboard brings together organisational structures, materiality analysis, stakeholders, key performance indicators, CO₂ data and reporting modules on a single platform: AI-supported in the pre-selection phase, subject-matter-expert-verified in the decision-making process.
One platform, two editions: SME for proportional, VSME-based reporting. Enterprise for group structures and ESRS-based processes.
From data point to report
Compliant with and compatible with the leading frameworks:
VSME ESRS CSRD GHG Protocol EU-Taxonomy UK-SRS
BACKGROUND
ESG information is rarely available where the report is produced.
Consumption data in Excel, staff figures in the HR system, assumptions in emails, requirements in PDF standards, responsibilities in individual people’s minds. Every reporting cycle starts from scratch.
ESG Starboard reverses the order: structure first, then data. Organisation, topics, ratings, key figures and report texts are all housed in a single environment and remain available for the next cycle, for banks, clients and auditors.
CHAPTER 1 · DATA FOUNDATION
First the organisation, then the data.
Parent companies and subsidiaries, locations, balance sheet total, turnover, number of employees, country and NACE codes are recorded for each unit. This structure defines the reporting scope and underpins every subsequent stage.
Parent company, subsidiaries and locations created for each unit
Each unit is assigned its own master data. This means that the reporting scope is defined before the first key figure is calculated and remains unchanged for subsequent years.
This structure underpins every subsequent stage – topics, assessments, key figures and reports.
CHAPTER 2 · MATERIALITY & AI
Business context becomes a justified materiality.
The AI uses the sector, structure and business activities to generate a shortlist of potential issues, impacts, risks and stakeholders. Companies and ESG experts then review, supplement and assess this list. Five stages: choose one.
CHAPTER 3 · FROM REQUEST TO REPORT
Request, data and text in a single pass.
The analysis results determine the scope of the report; the scope of the report determines the data requirements; and the data forms the basis of the report text. Four stages: Choose one.
DATA ARCHITECTURE
How information flows through the platform.
In ESG Starboard SME, a small number of internal contacts provide curated information to a centralised environment without the need for repeated individual enquiries via email.
Structured survey
By company, topic, key figure and reporting year
Testing & Documentation
Sources, assumptions, justifications and current state of the review
Consolidation within the reporting group
A reporting group and standardised procedures
Report content is created in a structured manner within the platform. The final editorial version, design, and approval take place subsequently within the company.
EDITIONS
One system, two expansion stages.
The core is identical. The reporting frameworks, organizational depth, and workflow scope differ. SME is not a stripped-down version, but a scaled-down one.
ESG Starboard SME
For focused teams looking to respond to ESG inquiries in a structured manner and establish a manageable reporting process.
ESG Starboard Enterprise
For more complex organizations with multiple entities, distributed responsibilities, and extended review processes.
The appropriate edition depends not solely on company size, but primarily on organizational structure, reporting requirements, and the desired depth of processes.
OUR EDITIONS COMPARED
Scope & Services
Clearly managed and focused reporting process.
Multi-stage processes for more extensive requirements.
Basic and comprehensive module for voluntary reporting.
Extended disclosures, data points, and reporting processes.
Few points of contact and a single reporting group.
Companies, locations, and business units.
AI-powered pre-selection and guided processing.
Comprehensive assessment, management, and documentation.
Key figures by topic, unit, and reporting year.
Data across companies and locations.
CO₂ data can be supplemented or imported.
Emissions data for companies and sites.
Clear process for a focused internal team.
Deadlines, responsibilities, and approval processes.
Assumptions, data, and rationales recorded in a transparent manner.
Extended reviews and documented changes.
Structured basis for inquiries and reviews.
Review, versioning, and verification processes.
Quick setup and ongoing reporting support.
Setup, methodology, and representation of the organizational structure.
Focused needs and limited internal ESG capacity.
Distributed responsibility and greater process depth.
ESG solutions for every stage of your sustainability journey.
Four ways to work with us: Choose the one that suits your current situation.
VSME/ESRS/SRS: Sustainability Report
For companies that require a clear VSME or ESRS sustainability report. We produce your report from data collection through to the final draft, including ESG KPIs, materiality issues, CO₂ data, regulatory classification and corporate design.
ESG Office
For companies that want to manage ESG on an ongoing basis without setting up their own ESG team. We take on your external sustainability function and provide support with ESG strategy, reporting, KPI management and stakeholder enquiries.
KI Platform (SME/Enterprise)
Erfassen Sie Ihre Nachhaltigkeitsdaten nur einmal. Unsere KI-gestützte Plattform begleitet Sie durch den gesamten Prozess – von der Datensammlung bis zum fertigen Bericht nach EU oder UK Standards. Alles läuft an einem Ort: ohne Excel-Tabellen, Versionschaos und Stress kurz vor der Abgabe.
ESG Self-Assessment/Benchmarking
Mit unserem ESG-Self-Assessment/Benchmarking in Kooperation mit der Deutschen Bank erhalten Unternehmen eine erste Einschätzung ihrer Nachhaltigkeitsleistung. Die Ergebnisse zeigen Stärken und Handlungsfelder auf und bilden eine gute Grundlage für die ersten Schritte in Richtung nachhaltiger Finanzierung.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Our customers’ experiences
What companies say about working with ESG.DNA.
As a biotechnology company, we are faced with the challenge of meeting the regulatory requirements of ESRS reporting while developing a sound, long-term sustainability strategy. The ESG.DNA Starboard tools have proven to be an indispensable tool for us. They provide us with the structure and transparency we need to efficiently meet the complex ESRS requirements, and help us to accurately capture and analyse relevant data.
‘We are at the beginning of our journey towards a sustainability report and a double materiality analysis, and we are already excited about our collaboration with ESG.DNA. The ESG Starboard Tools are intuitive to use and provide us with exactly the support we need to effectively address our sustainability goals. We feel we are in good hands and look forward to the next steps with ESG.DNA at our side.’
‘For us as a leasing company, the requirements of our refinancing banks with regard to ESG reports are crucial. The ESG.DNA Starboard tools enable us to aggregate and present all relevant ESG data in a precise and transparent manner. This strengthens the trust of our financing partners, who are increasingly incorporating ESG criteria into their decisions. With our partner ESG.DNA, we meet these expectations efficiently and reliably.’
‘We are grateful for the support of ESG.DNA in the preparation of our sustainability report. Thanks to the expertise of the consultants, we were able to develop and report on a precise sustainability strategy based on the double materiality analysis. We are proud of the result – a report that documents our commitment, goals and vision for a future worth living. We could not have achieved this without ESG.DNA as a competent partner at our side.’
“The ESG Starboard tools, which Atradius offers exclusively to its clients in collaboration with ESG.DNA, have provided us, as a steel company, with a practical and powerful solution. We were able to efficiently produce our sustainability report – from data collection through analysis to reporting in accordance with VSME – whilst at the same time ensuring transparency and certainty with regard to future reporting obligations. In addition to the intuitive software, we particularly appreciate the close, expert support provided by ESG.DNA.”
‘Starboard Tools from ESG.DNA is a very good tool for developing a sustainability report and documenting our sustainability goals. Even though we are still in the introductory phase, the enormous benefits are already apparent. The ESG.DNA team provides great support during implementation.’
‘Together with ESG.DNA, we have successfully carried out the double materiality analysis and prepared a materiality report in a short period of time. This has laid the foundation for important strategic financing. The next step is to prepare a comprehensive sustainability report in accordance with the ESRS.’
“For us, as a car retail group with multiple sites and subsidiaries, the ESG Starboard Tools offer a practical solution for managing our sustainability efforts in a structured and efficient manner. The intuitive user interface, the clear overview of all relevant ESG metrics and the ease with which we can compare performance across our sites are particularly helpful. Our collaboration with the ESG.DNA experts was excellent – they responded to our queries quickly and professionally.”
As a biotechnology company, we are faced with the challenge of meeting the regulatory requirements of ESRS reporting while developing a sound, long-term sustainability strategy. The ESG.DNA Starboard tools have proven to be an indispensable tool for us. They provide us with the structure and transparency we need to efficiently meet the complex ESRS requirements, and help us to accurately capture and analyse relevant data.
‘We are at the beginning of our journey towards a sustainability report and a double materiality analysis, and we are already excited about our collaboration with ESG.DNA. The ESG Starboard Tools are intuitive to use and provide us with exactly the support we need to effectively address our sustainability goals. We feel we are in good hands and look forward to the next steps with ESG.DNA at our side.’
‘For us as a leasing company, the requirements of our refinancing banks with regard to ESG reports are crucial. The ESG.DNA Starboard tools enable us to aggregate and present all relevant ESG data in a precise and transparent manner. This strengthens the trust of our financing partners, who are increasingly incorporating ESG criteria into their decisions. With our partner ESG.DNA, we meet these expectations efficiently and reliably.’
‘We are grateful for the support of ESG.DNA in the preparation of our sustainability report. Thanks to the expertise of the consultants, we were able to develop and report on a precise sustainability strategy based on the double materiality analysis. We are proud of the result – a report that documents our commitment, goals and vision for a future worth living. We could not have achieved this without ESG.DNA as a competent partner at our side.’
“The ESG Starboard tools, which Atradius offers exclusively to its clients in collaboration with ESG.DNA, have provided us, as a steel company, with a practical and powerful solution. We were able to efficiently produce our sustainability report – from data collection through analysis to reporting in accordance with VSME – whilst at the same time ensuring transparency and certainty with regard to future reporting obligations. In addition to the intuitive software, we particularly appreciate the close, expert support provided by ESG.DNA.”
‘Starboard Tools from ESG.DNA is a very good tool for developing a sustainability report and documenting our sustainability goals. Even though we are still in the introductory phase, the enormous benefits are already apparent. The ESG.DNA team provides great support during implementation.’
‘Together with ESG.DNA, we have successfully carried out the double materiality analysis and prepared a materiality report in a short period of time. This has laid the foundation for important strategic financing. The next step is to prepare a comprehensive sustainability report in accordance with the ESRS.’
“For us, as a car retail group with multiple sites and subsidiaries, the ESG Starboard Tools offer a practical solution for managing our sustainability efforts in a structured and efficient manner. The intuitive user interface, the clear overview of all relevant ESG metrics and the ease with which we can compare performance across our sites are particularly helpful. Our collaboration with the ESG.DNA experts was excellent – they responded to our queries quickly and professionally.”
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