&BLOOM Sustainability & ESG

A Carbon Footprint Assessment is an essential tool for understanding the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with your organisation’s activities. By identifying and quantifying emissions across all scopes—Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from electricity use), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain)—this assessment provides a comprehensive overview of your environmental impact. At &BLOOM, we offer tailored Carbon Footprint Assessments designed to help your business measure, track, and reduce its carbon emissions, aligning with global sustainability standards and best practices. Through a detailed analysis, we identify key areas where emissions can be reduced, helping you develop strategies to lower your carbon footprint and achieve your climate-related goals. Our Carbon Footprint Assessment services include: • Comprehensive Emissions Mapping: We provide a detailed analysis of your organisation’s emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3, considering all aspects of your operations, from direct energy consumption to supply chain and product lifecycle emissions. • Data-Driven Insights: Our team uses the latest methodologies and tools to collect and analyse emissions data, ensuring an accurate assessment that aligns with recognised reporting frameworks, including the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064. • Reduction Strategy Development: Based on the results of the assessment, we work with you to identify emission reduction opportunities and develop a tailored strategy to minimise your carbon footprint. This can include energy efficiency measures, renewable energy options, and optimising supply chain practices. • Actionable Reporting: We provide clear, actionable reports that outline your current emissions profile, reduction opportunities, and a roadmap for future emissions reduction. These reports can be used for internal decision-making, investor communications, and compliance with regulations like the EU Taxonomy, CSRD, or local environmental reporting requirements. By conducting a Carbon Footprint Assessment, you not only meet regulatory and compliance requirements but also enhance your sustainability strategy, improve operational efficiencies, and bolster your organisation’s reputation with customers and stakeholders. Additionally, a well-managed carbon footprint is a key component of your overall Climate Risk Assessment and ESG strategy, helping you future-proof your business in an increasingly environmentally conscious market.

In collaboration with our partners, &BLOOM delivers bespoke training offerings to help you build the capabilities to effectively embed ESG in strategy. These expert-led programs are tailored to your organization's unique needs, ensuring that your team is equipped with the knowledge, tools, and insights required to navigate the complexities of ESG. • ESG Strategy Seed - Join expert Instructors, Alexander Horton and Sydney Straver, in an immersive experience and gain the skills required to create and launch an ESG strategy - fundamental skills to any job-role in climate and sustainability! Self-paced available at $97 AUD (excl. GST) and cohort learning available at $397 AUD (excl. GST). • ESG Stream - The ESG Stream is an exclusive program designed to help organisations develop actionable strategies across all ESG pillars, aligning with the latest regulatory frameworks, stakeholder expectations, and global sustainability standards. Affordable entry to crafting an ESG strategy at $3000 AUD (excl. GST).

Our Impact Assessment service helps you understand how your organisation’s core business activities translate into meaningful positive outcomes for society and the planet. By using recognised frameworks such as IRIS+, SDGs, and the Impact Project Management Framework, we assess both the positive and negative impacts of your operations. This comprehensive approach allows you to strategically enhance your impact, reduce harm, and align with global sustainability goals. Our Impact Assessment Service Includes: • IRIS+ Framework: We leverage this leading impact measurement tool to evaluate the social, environmental, and financial outcomes of your business activities. This framework provides a standardised, rigorous approach to assess the effectiveness of your efforts in achieving measurable positive impact. • SDG Alignment: We assess your business activities in the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), identifying where your operations contribute to these global objectives and where improvements can be made to maximise your alignment with the SDGs. • Impact Project Management Framework: Using this holistic framework, we map out your organisation’s core business activities to understand their direct and indirect impacts on society and the environment. We then identify ways to optimise positive outcomes while mitigating negative consequences. • A clear, data-driven understanding of how your business activities impact the planet and society, both positively and negatively, empowering you to make more informed decisions and align with best practices in impact management. • Strategic recommendations for enhancing positive impact and reducing negative effects, helping your business maximise its value while contributing to global sustainability goals. Our Impact Assessment service provides a comprehensive view of your organisation’s contributions to societal and environmental outcomes, helping you reduce harm and drive meaningful, positive change. By aligning your activities with recognised frameworks, you can optimise your impact, strengthen your ESG strategy, and demonstrate your commitment to sustainability in a measurable, effective way.

Navigating the complex landscape of regulatory compliance for sustainability and ESG reporting can be challenging. Whether you're managing compliance with Australia’s ASRS, New Zealand’s CRD, or the European Union’s CSRD, &BLOOM provides expert guidance to ensure your organisation meets all relevant regulatory requirements. Our comprehensive support helps you align with national and international sustainability reporting standards, ensuring transparency and consistency in your ESG disclosures. We work with you to understand the specific regulations and requirements that impact your organisation, offering tailored solutions to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. • ASRS (Australian Sustainable Reporting Standards): We help you navigate Australia’s evolving reporting landscape, ensuring compliance with the ASRS and providing clarity on the key disclosure requirements. • NZ CRD (New Zealand Climate-related Disclosures): Our team guides you through New Zealand’s climate-related disclosures, ensuring your organisation is aligned with the latest CRD regulations, and helps you report on climate risks and opportunities effectively. • EU CSRD (European Union Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive): We assist organisations in meeting the comprehensive reporting standards of the CSRD, from identifying material sustainability topics to preparing transparent, high-quality reports. Our approach ensures that your organisation not only meets regulatory requirements but also enhances its sustainability performance through accurate, reliable, and consistent reporting. With &BLOOM’s expert support, you can confidently navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance and turn ESG requirements into a strategic advantage.

Our ESG Strategy Workshops provide an in-depth, collaborative approach to addressing your organisation’s most pressing ESG challenges. Through a deep dive into each of your company’s key material ESG topics, we help you develop a comprehensive, actionable strategy that aligns with your sustainability goals and business priorities. In these workshops, we guide you and your team through a structured process to evaluate the most critical ESG issues affecting your organisation. By focusing on the specific risks and opportunities tied to your industry, we create a detailed roadmap that outlines clear actions to enhance your performance in each key area. Our ESG Strategy Workshops Include: • Identification of the most material ESG topics for your business, based on industry-specific risks and the adverse impacts your operations may have on the environment and society. This ensures we focus on the areas that matter most to your stakeholders. • A deep-dive analysis of each material ESG theme, exploring how they impact your business. We assess your current performance, identify gaps, and outline the potential risks and opportunities associated with each topic. • Development of a detailed ESG roadmap, including both short-term and long-term actions designed to improve performance in each key area. This roadmap serves as a clear, actionable guide for your team to follow. • Prioritisation of actions based on urgency and impact, with clear KPIs to track progress and ensure alignment with your overall business strategy. This ensures that your ESG initiatives are well-defined and measurable. • Alignment of your ESG strategy with your broader business objectives, helping you achieve sustainable growth while addressing ESG risks and creating value for both the environment and your company. Our ESG Strategy Workshops provide your organisation with the tools, insights, and roadmap needed to implement a meaningful ESG strategy. These workshops foster collaboration across departments, empower leadership to drive change, and ensure your company is well-positioned to meet current and future sustainability challenges.

Sustainability and ESG are extremely broad topics, encompassing a wide range of environmental, social, and governance issues that can vary significantly across industries. To navigate this complexity, a Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) is essential for identifying the priority ESG topics that are most relevant to your business. The DMA helps to understand both the impact your organisation has on the world and how ESG factors affect your financial performance, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainability. At &BLOOM, we guide you through a thorough DMA process, building on the core elements of impact, risks, and opportunities to assess the materiality of ESG factors for your organisation: • Impact: We help you identify and evaluate the environmental, social, and governance impacts your business has on stakeholders and the environment. This understanding is crucial for aligning with global sustainability goals, such as the UN SDGs, ISSB/IFRS Sustainability Standards, and CSRD/ASRS. • Financial Materiality: We assess how ESG factors influence your business’s financial performance and long-term resilience, identifying material issues that could impact stakeholder value and strategic growth. A well-conducted DMA forms the foundation for a strong ESG strategy, enabling your organisation to prioritise the most relevant issues and integrate them into decision-making. Through tailored workshops, we collaborate with your team to identify key ESG risks and opportunities, guiding you to a more focused and effective approach to sustainability. By conducting a DMA, you not only ensure compliance but also gain the insights needed to build a robust ESG strategy that drives long-term value, mitigates risks, and positions your organisation as a leader in sustainability.