ESG Finance Service
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AUDITS PROTOCOLS & ESG FINANCE STRATEGy & ADVISORY
standards
Our Professional Standards & Memberships
SDGs
Our Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
We are contributing to economic growth, a resilient greener society and UN (SDG) 8, 9, 11, 17 via our activities carbon cost and ESG audits, sustainable strategy advisory, decarbonisation business case, and steering group partnerships. We are doing this via financial and non-financial impact reporting, capex/investment business cases and ensuring that strategy is aligned with global goals. As a result, 25% of our time, expertise and resources are ring-fenced to support social causes.
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ESG Finance Services
CFBL helps businesses with embedding sustainability into strategy, enabling businesses and projects to be efficiently and thoroughly set up for calculating and benchmarking their carbon footprint. This includes supporting businesses in establishing science-based targets (towards net zero), and implementing a seven-point roadmap for monitoring and reporting ESG KPIs as part of monthly reporting. Empowering communities to speed up the transition to low carbon, contributing towards sustainable value and increasing equity in society.
Sustainable Strategy & Business Case
Sustainable business case & ESG investment Model & ESG risks
We develop sustainable strategic business plans with commercial, financial and accounting controls. We achieve sustainability by integrating sustainability objectives with business strategies, developing sustainable business models/strategies and ESG risks.
Implementing/communicating the strategy, ESG
We do not walk away on completion; we follow through and ensure that our clients are fully operational with implemented recommendations and measure our success by theirs.
Sustainable Impact Performance Reporting
Correctly capturing ESG & sustainability data
We bring ESG and sustainability data into a digestible format by properly capturing, integrating and analysing it.
Practical approach to sustainability & ESG reporting
The practical approach achieves the ultimate goal of developing, monitoring and quantifying sustainability and ESG indicators through initial pre-audit diagnostics, cost audits and status assessments.
Performance reporting of sustainability & ESG metrics
We have developed a powerful seven-point framework and a project roadmap that enables simple tools to monitor and report on your carbon footprint, ESG KPIs and the impact of increased profitability.
Independent Audit & Assurance
Independent audit and assurance of ESG data
We ensure that ESG data and analysis are impartial and credible by validating the integrity and accuracy of sustainability data collection systems.
Independent verification of carbon costs
We carry out independent reviews and audits of carbon costs, control weaknesses and false ESG data points.
Independent review of ESG and carbon risks
We provide transparency to our stakeholders and independent assurance on sustainability/ESG risks.
ESG Finance Training
Embedding sustainability & ESG into strategy
What we can do include a sustainable business strategy, an agile sustainable business plan, calculation and benchmarking of your carbon footprint, established science-based targets (towards net zero), project roadmap for monitoring and reporting ESG KPIs, transition to low-carbon, increased profitability, contribution to CSR, sustainable value and equity in society.
Standardised reporting of ESG data / KPIs
We simplify reporting ESG KPIs with an audit, assessment, and a seven-point framework covering strategy, controls, marketing, HR, operations, technology, and innovation. Our workshops and roadmap ensure implementation of recommendations for a sustainable and agile business plan. Monitor carbon footprint, ESG KPIs, and profitability monthly using our user-friendly tools.
Clients
Trusted by Top Global Companies
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What Our Clients Say
Multi-Disciplinary Steering Group
With the widespread use of NEC cost-based and alliance contracts, cost assurance & cost verification has become a necessary step to provide the transparency and assurance required by employers, clients and project managers. The steering group has prepared several key outputs from groups of like-minded professionals who have examined various key aspects in detail.
ESG Finance Services
CFBL delivered cost assurance training including on risks and emerging costs like carbon to our commercial, finance and project teams. The elements most valuable were setting out the process and protocols for audit, and having clarity on the responsibility of each party in the supply chain for cost assurance on infrastructure projects. We also found the elements on disallowed costs to be very valuable.
SME Fintech & Strategy Services
CFBL has provided Pacific Marketing with lots of really insightful and helpful financial advice. This included where to obtain grant funding and finance, how to credit check potential customers, and always first taking the time to first understand our questions and requirements.
Infrastructure Project Services
After the successful completion of a 3-year Crossrail audit programme, CFBL led supply chain consultations with contractor, consultant and auditor workstreams, delivering cost assurance protocols from CP4 and CP5 lessons for our 5-year strategic plans and CP6 control period. They would be an asset to any company to whom they are engaged and we would never hesitate to call upon their expertise. ”
Our unique point
Multi-disciplinary Steering Group
Our multidisciplinary steering group of diverse experts, professionals and member companies have the required wealth of the UK and international expertise on cost assurance and audit on infrastructure projects and construction contracts. Through our CSR and governance initiative, we are working with funders, clients, and contractors to drive change and transformation industry-wide.
team
Our Experienced Associate Team
Cecelia Fadipe
Commercial Finance Director - Strategy Cost Audits & Advisory
Cecelia is a qualified accountant of 25 years, a CIMA fellow and a cost consultant. Experienced in strategy advisory and audits on HS2, HPC, and Crossrail. She has delivered protocols and training and ESG finance to 300+ professionals and businesses.
Amell Amatino
Sustainability Consultant
Amell has 20 years of international digital transformation projects in Sydney, Paris and London. Supporting companies to transform and embed sustainability and circularity. She specialises in leading creative and sustainable community building projects.
Mike Welch
Director Technology & Built Environment
Mike is experienced in international business, product development and empowerment for smart IoT operational technology systems including cybersecurity, and lighting controls in the non-residential buildings global market.
Jon Tucker
Dispute/Litigation Expert
A specialist construction dispute and litigation expert with a unique combination of experience across the construction legal sector for clients in early dispute and providing access to litigation funding. Jon’s areas of expertise include construction, rail, marine, oil and gas.
Aarti Varia
Head of R&D Tax
Aarti has spent over 20 years in Deloitte, the last 13 years of which were specialising in R&D claims for large conglomerates (including FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies). Aarti has a wealth of experience in preparing claims for large construction companies and SMEs.
Anna Hewson
Environmental Consultant
Anna Hewson is a member of IEMA and a proactive and experienced consultant on environmental and sustainability issues. She has over 20 years of professional experience and 18 years of experience in delivering environmental and sustainability improvements for high value infrastructure projects.
Neil Campbell
ESG Transformation
Neil is a chartered accountant with over 30 years of experience. He has a strong understanding of the implementation issues, risks and opportunities faced by companies to transition to the adoption of ESG reporting (TCFD/CSRD) and the transition to zero carbon.
Adenike Obebu
Senior Auditor
Adenike is a meticulous finance and audit professional with demonstrated experience in reconciliations, AP/AR, reporting, P&L analysis, and the management of general accounting functions. Success in internal audit, risk, and compliance roles in Oil and gas and engineering.
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Q & A
FAQ
What is assurance on sustainable projects and investments ?
Providing assurance on sustainable projects and investments involves the evaluation and verification of the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects associated with these initiatives.
The goal is to provide stakeholders, including investors, with confidence that the projects or investments adhere to sustainable and responsible practices. This guarantees that these programmes adhere to moral standards, are in line with sustainable objectives, and benefit both society and the environment.
Why is assurance important for sustainable projects and investments ?
Assurance gives sustainable projects and investments more credibility and transparency. It enables stakeholders, investors, and the public to have faith in the veracity of the ESG claims made and the true contribution of the initiatives to sustainability goals.
Assurance is paramount for sustainable projects and investments as it serves as a critical mechanism for validating and ensuring the integrity of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices associated with these endeavours. Assurance on sustainable projects averts green washing. Greenwashing refers to the deceptive practice of portraying a company, product, or service as environmentally friendly or sustainable when it fails to meet the claimed standards.
What standards are taken into account throughout the assurance process?
The assurance process assesses a variety of factors, including adherence to international sustainability frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), environmental impact, social responsibility, corporate governance, risk management techniques, and ethical behaviour.
These standards include the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) for sustainability reporting, the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) framework for integrated reporting, and industry-specific standards such as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
Additionally, assurance may involve aligning with specific guidelines like the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) for climate-related reporting, ISO standards for environmental and social management, and industry-specific frameworks like the Equator Principles for managing environmental and social risks in financial projects.
The AA1000 Assurance Standard provides overarching principles, while certification standards such as the Carbon Trust Standard address specific areas like carbon footprint reduction.
What effect does certainty have on investing choices?
ESG factors are being taken into account by investors more often. By proving a project’s commitment to long- term sustainability, which can eventually improve financial performance, positive assurance outcomes can motivate greater investment.
How does ESG improve performance?
ESG investing appears to provide downside protection, especially during a social or economic crisis. Sustainability initiatives at corporations appear to drive better financial performance due to mediating factors such as improved risk management and more innovation.
Risk management
By recognizing and reducing environmental, social, and governance risks, businesses may avoid exorbitant legal fees, hefty penalties from regulators, and reputational harm.
Operational efficiency
Businesses may save costs and increase efficiency by decreasing waste, energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Innovation
Businesses that value sustainability and social responsibility are frequently more likely to innovate and produce new goods and services that solve societal concerns and fulfill evolving customer expectations.
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