Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards are now a non-negotiable requirement for doing business in the UK. From commercial real estate and infrastructure to professional services and supply chain operations, firms are expected to demonstrate ESG compliance—not only to meet regulatory obligations but to build credibility with investors, partners, and the public.
For international firms entering the UK market, or domestic businesses scaling within regulated sectors, ESG compliance consulting provides essential guidance across environmental performance, social value integration, and corporate governance. At Fraser Bond, we align this with our clients’ physical footprint—ensuring that their property and location strategy supports ESG success.
ESG compliance in the UK is driven by a combination of legal, regulatory, and market-driven frameworks. It typically includes:
Carbon emissions reporting (e.g., SECR, ESOS)
Energy efficiency (e.g., EPC ratings, BREEAM)
Waste reduction and sustainable procurement
Biodiversity and land-use compliance
Diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI)
Community engagement and local employment
Health and safety, well-being, and training
Compliance with the UK’s Social Value Act in public procurement
Board accountability and anti-bribery frameworks
Data privacy (UK GDPR)
Supply chain transparency (Modern Slavery Act compliance)
ESG consultants help businesses in the UK achieve regulatory and operational alignment through services such as:
Evaluating current performance against stakeholder expectations, investor benchmarks, and UK regulation.
Creating or refining ESG policies, roadmaps, and reporting standards such as TCFD, GRI, or SASB.
Preparing mandatory disclosures under UK law or investor requirements—particularly for listed entities or large private firms.
Supporting adherence to:
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR)
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)
Gender pay gap reporting
TCFD-aligned climate risk reporting
Investor Requirements: ESG performance is a key investment criterion, particularly in real estate, infrastructure, and listed companies.
Public Procurement: Government buyers evaluate social value and environmental impact as part of tender scoring.
Planning & Zoning: Local authorities increasingly demand green building credentials, carbon assessments, and biodiversity net gain.
Tenant & Employee Attraction: Occupiers and talent expect organisations to reflect their ESG values through both physical and corporate environments.
Fraser Bond helps businesses integrate ESG into their real estate and operational strategies. We align physical location, building performance, and planning support with broader ESG objectives.
We source BREEAM-certified, EPC-rated, and low-emission properties across commercial, industrial, and mixed-use segments.
Fraser Bond structures leases to include green clauses, maintenance standards, and reporting protocols that reflect sustainability goals.
We help clients locate in areas aligned with local authority ESG priorities or regeneration initiatives, increasing funding access and planning success.
We connect clients with UK-based ESG consultants for ongoing strategy, reporting, and compliance support.
Fraser Bond helped an international firm expand across the UK by:
Acquiring three new offices with EPC A ratings and proximity to public transport
Embedding green lease terms tied to energy use and sustainability KPIs
Coordinating with an ESG consultancy to prepare TCFD-aligned disclosures
Supporting Social Value Act documentation for public sector bids
The firm improved its ESG rating, enhanced procurement competitiveness, and met internal sustainability targets within 18 months.
As ESG continues to reshape the UK business landscape, firms that align their operations, reporting, and infrastructure with evolving standards will enjoy long-term resilience and market advantage. Compliance is no longer optional—it’s a core strategic imperative.
Fraser Bond helps you meet that imperative by aligning property, planning, and ESG advisory into a seamless strategy. Whether you’re expanding, relocating, or entering the UK for the first time, we ensure that your physical footprint supports your environmental, social, and governance commitments.
