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Quick ESG Readiness Check for Small Businesses
Section 1: Governance & Strategy
Do you have any formal sustainability or ESG goals in place?
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ESG_Q1
A
Yes, published and reviewed regularly
B
In development
C
Not yet
Who in your organisation is responsible for sustainability?
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ESG_Q2
A
Dedicated ESG/sustainability lead
B
Shared responsibility across the team
C
No clear responsibility yet
Section 2: Environment
Do you track your energy use, carbon emissions, or environmental impact?
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ESG_Q3
A
Yes, regularly
B
We’ve started gathering data
C
Not yet
Have you taken any action to reduce your environmental footprint (e.g. energy efficiency, waste, transport)?
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ESG_Q4
A
Yes, multiple initiatives
B
Some small steps
C
Not yet
Section 3: Social Impact
Do you have policies or practices that support employee wellbeing, diversity, or community engagement?
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ESG_Q5
A
Yes, actively managed
B
Some informal practices
C
No formal approach
Do you track staff feedback, engagement, or retention regularly?
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ESG_Q6
A
Yes
B
Occassionally
C
Not currently
Section 4: Responsible Business & Future Readiness
Do you assess the sustainability of your supply chain or procurement choices?
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ESG_Q7
A
Yes, we have a policy or checklist
B
Informally, when possible
C
No
Are you preparing for any future regulations or reporting (e.g. SDR, net zero, B Corp)?
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ESG_Q8
A
Yes, we're planning or implementing
B
Aware but haven’t started
C
Not yet familiar
Section 5: Mindset & Growth
What motivates you most to improve your ESG performance?
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ESG_Q9
A
Long-term business value
B
Customer/market expectations
C
It’s the right thing to do
D
Not sure yet
What support would be most helpful right now?
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ESG_Q10
A
Grant/funding guidance
B
ESG training or templates
C
One-to-one expert advice
D
Tools for tracking progress
E
We’re just exploring
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