Client Story

Competitive ESG benchmarking for a global rare earth mining company

Impact

2

Pilot sustainability projects launched modeled on peer investments

Attracted interest from ESG-focused funds for a new green bond issuance

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Client

Diversified mining and metallurgy company

Products

Copper, nickel, and rare earth elements

Industries

Metals & Mining

target geo

Global

business objective

With increasing ESG scrutiny from investors and regulators, a mining client needed to evaluate competitor sustainability strategies and identify gaps in its own disclosures and clean-tech partnerships to remain competitive and attract capital

Our solution

ESG Reporting Benchmarking: Conducted a side-by-side analysis of eight global mining firms’ public disclosures (GRI, TCFD, SASB), ESG ratings, and shareholder letters; engaged four ESG analysts and sustainability officers to interpret qualitative positioning.
Sustainable Investment Analysis: Tracked clean-tech investments and circular economy initiatives using CapEx reports, NGO collaborations, and public-private partnership data; insights validated through interviews with two investment advisory firms.
Partnership Landscape Mapping: Mapped formal and informal ESG-linked partnerships using announcements, MOUs, and media statements, with five industry experts providing insight into credibility and impact.

Outcome

Improved ESG score from BB to A by aligning with top-tier competitor frameworks
Launched two pilot sustainability projects modeled on peer investments
Attracted interest from ESG-focused funds for a new green bond issuance

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