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ESG and Sustainability Maturity Assessment Instrument
An assessment of your company's ESG management maturity, with priorities to answer the market and build sustainability into the business.
The question it answers
Does our ESG agenda hold up to questions from customers, banks and investors?
- Online and anonymous
- IFRS S1/S2, GHG Protocol and GRI
- Action plan included
Why answer
What this questionnaire does for you
What it is for
Know where the company stands on ESG before customers, banks or investors ask.
What you get
A picture of ESG maturity, with a 0 to 100 index, the current stage and the gaps that matter most for market requirements. When applied to the team, the report also shows differences between areas and levels, the gap between leadership and team views and an action plan in waves.
How it helps the company
- Shows what already exists and what is missing in governance, environment, waste, value chain, strategy and transparency.
- Helps prepare for large-customer questionnaires, financing and tenders that ask for ESG evidence.
- Prioritizes the actions with the most impact for the least effort.
How the information is gathered
- People from different areas and levels answer an anonymous online questionnaire, on phone or computer.
- Answers are consolidated by pillar, area and level. Groups of fewer than 5 people are never shown.
- Leadership receives the full report and a debrief with an action plan in waves.
Who it is for
Signs that it is time
Companies that receive ESG questionnaires from customers, banks and investors, companies starting to prepare for sustainability reporting, and suppliers in large value chains that need to prove their practices.
- ESG questionnaires from customers or banks answered in a rush.
- Sustainability targets with no owner or indicator.
- Environmental and social data scattered across areas.
- Reporting requirements (IFRS S1 and S2) on the horizon.
- The risk of claiming more than you can prove.
What you will learn
The questions the assessment answers
- Is there ESG governance, with a policy, owners and tracked targets?
- Does the company know and manage its emissions, climate risks and resources?
- Are waste and materials managed with circularity in mind?
- Do social practices cover employees, suppliers and communities?
- Does ESG actually make it into planning and budgeting?
- Is what the company communicates backed by reliable data?
Results you can expect
What changes in your company
Targets and indicators with owners
ESG commitments turned into targets, indicators and owners.
Readiness for IFRS S1 and S2, where applicable
You know what is already in place and what is missing for sustainability reporting.
More reliable data
Gaps in data collection and controls identified, so that what is published can be proven.
ESG built into the business
Material topics linked to planning, budgeting and company risks.
Communication without overstatement
What the company communicates reflects what it actually does and measures.
What is assessed
Six dimensions, one complete picture
Ideavus's own methodology, built on recognized references and applied in companies of different sizes and industries.
- ESG Governance and CompliancePolicy and commitments, accountability, risk and compliance, integrity, and monitored ESG targets.
- Environmental Management and ClimateEnvironmental management system, emissions inventory, climate risk, resources, and pollution prevention.
- Circular Economy and WasteWaste management, circular design, materials, reverse logistics, and circularity indicators.
- Social Responsibility and Value ChainDecent work and safety, diversity, human rights in the value chain, communities, and consumers.
- Strategy and Business IntegrationDouble materiality, ESG in planning and budgeting, risks and opportunities, shared value, and stakeholders.
- Communication and TransparencyReporting, data and assurance, public targets, greenwashing prevention, and stakeholder dialogue.
Framework alignment
IESG and the main ESG reporting and management standards
IESG assesses whether the organization has the practices the main standards require. Companies starting to report use the results to see what they already have and what is missing; those already reporting use them to test how solid their disclosures are.
- IFRS S1 and S2 (ISSB), adopted in Brazil by CVM Resolution 193/2023
- GHG Protocol
- GRI Standards
- ESRS (CSRD, European Union)
IESG measures management maturity. It does not replace independent verification or report assurance.
How it works
Four steps, without overloading your teams
A typical project takes 5 to 7 weeks, from alignment to the results debrief.
- Week 1Alignment
A conversation with the sponsor to set the objective, the audience and the breakdowns (areas, levels, sites). We provide a communication kit to invite the teams.
- Weeks 2 to 4Anonymous online survey
Each person answers in a few minutes, on a phone or computer. We track participation by area and send reminders.
- Week 5Analysis
We consolidate the results, compare areas and levels and group the comments by theme.
- Weeks 6 and 7Debrief and plan
We present the report to leadership, discuss the causes and close an action plan with priorities, owners and deadlines.
Anonymity and trust
- Anonymous answers and results always aggregated.
- Small groups are merged with others so no one can be identified.
- Consent under data protection law (LGPD) before starting.
- Room for open comments, presented by theme.
What you receive
Deliverables designed to lead to decisions
Rolled out with your teams, the full assessment turns the reading into decisions. The report includes:
- Overall index and maturity band: where the organization stands today and what defines this moment
- Full pillar profile: the strengths to preserve and the gaps holding results back
- View by area and hierarchical level: where each team stands and where perceptions diverge
- Leadership view vs. team view: where those who decide and those who execute see things differently
- Comparison with other organizations and progress between assessment cycles
- Priorities: what to tackle first to move up a band
- Voice of the people: open comments organized by theme, with anonymity preserved
- Materiality reading and alignment with reporting standards
- Action plan in waves, with owners and indicators
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Download the PDF Maturity stages
A 0 to 100 index and a clear stage
The result places the company in one of six stages and shows what to do to reach the next one.
- StagnantESG is absent from management; only minimum legal compliance.
- ReactiveSporadic, reactive practices, with no policy or indicators.
- EmergingAn initial policy in place, with scattered data and weak targets; enabling and limiting elements coexist.
- StructuredStructured ESG management, with targets and tracked indicators.
- AdvancedESG integrated into strategy, with regular reporting and verification.
- BenchmarkIndustry leadership in ESG, with external recognition and full integration into the business.
Formats
Three levels of depth, one consistent reading
Every format covers all six dimensions and produces results that can be compared with each other and over time. What changes is the depth.
IESG Entry
A quick, focused first reading.
- When to choose it
- To start with leadership, test the approach, or for smaller companies that want to know where to begin.
- What it includes
- Index, stage and results by dimension, with an online debrief.
- Time per person
- about 5 minutes
- Typical length
- 3 to 4 weeks
IESG Regular
A complete reading to set priorities.
- When to choose it
- To compare areas, levels and sites and build the plan with confidence.
- What it includes
- Everything in Entry, plus results by area and level, leadership vs. teams, comments by theme and an action planning workshop.
- Time per person
- about 10 minutes
- Typical length
- 5 to 7 weeks
IESG Complete
An in-depth transformation project.
- When to choose it
- For transformation programs, restructurings, or when the results go to the board.
- What it includes
- Everything in Regular, plus leadership interviews, industry comparison and a transformation plan.
- Time per person
- about 15 minutes
- Typical length
- 8 to 10 weeks
Combine with
Integrated readings
Run together, in a single data collection, two instruments let you cross-reference results and explain causes that one alone cannot show.
Sustainability strategy
Checks whether material ESG topics actually make it into planning, budgeting and day-to-day execution.
360° Index: build a package with two or more instruments
One data collection, one integrated report and cross-analysis between instruments.
Explore the 360° Index Frequently asked questions
Before you hire
How long does it take?
In the Regular format, 5 to 7 weeks from alignment to debrief; Entry fits into 3 to 4 weeks. Each person needs only a few minutes to answer, on a phone or computer.
Who answers?
Usually all employees in the defined audience, at every level. You can also start with leadership and expand later.
How do you guarantee anonymity?
Answers are collected in an Ideavus environment, with no company login. The company receives aggregated results only, small groups are merged with others and comments are shown by theme, without identification. All data handling follows data protection law (LGPD).
How many people need to answer?
Each group you want to analyze (an area, a level, a site) needs at least 5 answers. The higher the participation, the more reliable the reading, and we support internal communication to get there.
What happens after the report?
The debrief ends with an action plan with priorities, owners and deadlines. If the company wishes, Ideavus supports execution with consulting and follow-up.
Can I reapply it to track progress?
Yes, and we recommend it. Reapplying every 12 to 18 months shows progress and helps prove the effect of the actions. Results are comparable between cycles.
How much does it cost?
Pricing is by proposal, based on the number of people and the format chosen. In a 30-minute call we learn about your context and send the proposal.
Does it replace verification of the sustainability report?
No. The assessment measures ESG management maturity and points out what is missing. Independent verification is still needed where required.
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