ESG Assessment

SESAMm’s AI ESG Assessment reports unlock rapid, scalable, and data-driven due diligence. Generate detailed ESG reports on any company - public or private - in under 30 minutes.

To create this report, we leverage advanced AI for information extraction, risk analysis, and content generation, while integrating compliance checks against international frameworks and sanctions screening.

Requesting Your Report

Requesting an AI-generated ESG assessment report takes just a minute. Below you’ll find the steps and some tips for generating an accurate report.

Step 1:

Enter the email address where you’d like us to send the report.

Step 2:

Enter the official name of the company or project you want to analyze. Please use the publicly recognized name (not your internal project label for example).

Step 3:

Provide extra details to help us pinpoint the right entity. The best option is the company’s website URL (ideally the investor relations page for listed companies). It’s quick and accurate. But, if you don’t have that, a short description also works.

That’s it! Hit the submit button and keep an eye on your email. The report will arrive in your inbox in approximately 30 minutes.

What's Included:

  1. Risk Summary
  2. Entity Overview
  3. Environmental Risks
    1. Pollution & Contamination Risks
    2. Climate, Water, & Energy Responsibility
    3. Extreme Environmental & Ecosystem Risks
  4. Social Risks
    1. Human Rights
    2. Labor Rights
    3. Workplace and Operational Safety
    4. Social Reporting and Communication
  5. Governance Risks
    1. Market & Financial Integrity Risks
    2. Legal Enforcement & Sanctions Risks
    3. Governance & Communication Risks
  6. Controversial Activities
    1. Controversial Activities
    2. Known Exclusions
  7. Industry and Regulatory Risk
  8. Frameworks and Norms Screening
  9. Sanctions Screening
  10. Entity Disclosures

Methodology

Entity-Level ESG Risk

The summary risk assessments provided at the beginning of this report are guided by the following criteria for Entity-Level ESG Risk (overall risk profile based primarily on the entity’s controversies and involvement in controversial activities):

  • Low: Few, if any, controversies identified, with predominantly minor or low, localized impacts; minimal or no significant involvement in controversial business activities (well below standard thresholds).
  • Medium: Presence of moderate controversies (e.g., having regional impacts, resulting in significant fines, or involving notable ongoing litigation) or unresolved legacy issues; notable involvement in controversial activities, potentially near or exceeding common thresholds.
  • Severe: Multiple significant controversies identified, or evidence suggesting systemic issues (e.g., recurring major incidents, widespread impacts); presence of red flags (such as major environmental disasters, systemic fraud/corruption, significant sanctions); high level of involvement in controversial activities well above standard thresholds. (Note: Controversies related to misreporting or greenwashing directly reflect entity risk.)

Industry-Level ESG Risk

Inherent sector risk and external pressures.

  • Low: Sector faces low regulatory scrutiny and limited regulation risk or controversy.
  • Medium: Sector faces moderate scrutiny/challenges; regulation risks or notable industry issues exist.
  • Severe: Sector faces high scrutiny/reputational risk; frequent major controversies or stringent/major regulation risks are common and increasing.

Entity ESG Reporting & Process Maturity

Quality and integration of ESG management systems and disclosures, considering company context.

  • Context: Expectations for public disclosure and formalized systems are adjusted based on company size and type (e.g., large public vs. small private). Maturity for smaller entities can be shown through robust internal processes and targeted initiatives, while larger entities are expected to have more extensive public reporting and sophisticated, often certified, systems.
  • Low: Minimal public disclosure and limited evidence of internal ESG policies, processes, or assigned responsibilities, regardless of company size. Basic compliance approach at best.
  • Medium:
    • For large/public: Publishes regular ESG reports (e.g., GRI referenced), key policies exist, discloses some quantitative data and targets.
    • For small/private: Evidence of implemented key ESG policies (Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health & Safety), defined internal responsibilities, and specific ESG initiatives/programs, even with limited public reporting. Relevant certifications (ISO 14001/45001) may indicate medium maturity.
  • High:
    • For large/public: Comprehensive, externally assured reporting (multiple frameworks like GRI, SASB, TCFD), detailed data (including Scope 3, SBTs), robust certified systems, and clear board oversight integrated into strategy and compensation.
    • For small/private: Demonstrably strong internal ESG management integrated into core business, potentially aligning with relevant frameworks or seeking impactful certifications (e.g., B Corp), even if public reporting is less extensive. External assurance strongly indicates high maturity regardless of company size.

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