Contents

PART I: WHAT IS ESG?

1. What is ESG?

2. Why is ESG important for startups?

3. Essential ESG factors

PART II: THE ESG JOURNEY

4. The ESG journey

5. Conducting a materiality analysis

6. Determining commitments and best actions to take

7. Establishing targets and defining metrics

8. Utilizing ESG and sustainability frameworks

9. Communicating an ESG roadmap

10. Resources to get started and next steps

Appendix