A Global Data Collection Partner For Third-Party ESG Data Providers & Rating Firms

We provide third-party ESG data providers, rating platforms, disclosure platforms, ESG data research firms, and sustainability technology companies with large-scale data collection support, delivering validated, standardized, and framework-compliant datasets they need to maintain credibility and competitive advantage.

Where ESG Rating Platforms Struggle

  • Credibility: Errors in ESG data compromise the reputation of your platform.
  • Scale: Managing ESG data across hundreds of companies and regions at a large scale can easily introduce inconsistency in datasets.
  • Compliance: Frameworks like CSRD, SEC, and TCFD are evolving fast and demand alignment — without it, you risk falling short of regulatory and market expectations.
  • Speed: Clients demand updates fast — any delay in data refresh diminishes your ability to stay competitive.

How Our ESG Data Collection Services Help

  • SME Validation: Data review by experts to identify issues such as greenwashing and assured data accuracy with comprehensive audit trails.
  • Standardized, Clean Datasets: All ESG data is validated (99.95% accuracy) and converted to consistent formats, units, and definitions for easy comparison.
  • Framework-Ready Data: Every datapoint is mapped to relevant compliance frameworks so it can be used directly by your system/tools.
  • Fast, Scalable Data Collection: Our ESG data gathering services combine expert analysis and robust data sourcing methods to ensure rapid & reliable outcomes.

What You Get: Clean, Validated ESG Datasets

Accurate

SME-validated data with source documentation

Ready-to-Use

Standardized formats that plug directly into your models

Framework-Compliant

Mapped to major ESG standards for regulatory readiness

OUR SERVICES

End-to-End ESG Data Collection Support

Our ESG data collection services ensure coverage of all ESG data types you require. By combining qualitative insights, quantitative metrics, advanced calculations, and expert validation, we offer a unified, framework-compliant dataset within your timeline.

  • Extract and structure text-based ESG information from sources such as CSR disclosures, policies, governance frameworks, climate strategies, and supplier codes of conduct.
  • Deliver organized policy summaries, practice descriptions, and governance information that rating providers can easily analyze and incorporate into their assessments.
  • Gather and standardize numerical ESG metrics and performance data (like emissions, energy use, water, safety, and diversity ratios) from multiple sources, including structured or unstructured disclosures and graphical formats such as pie charts and bar charts.
  • Deliver datasets with consistent units, timeframes, and definitions, enabling accurate company comparisons and benchmarking.
  • Compute derived ESG metrics — emissions intensity, safety rates, diversity ratios, energy efficiency — using industry-standard methods to identify performance indicators that companies don't directly report but rating providers need.
  • Deliver calculated metric values needed for deriving insights into performance relative to company size and sector.
  • Involve sector-specific subject matter experts to cross-check the claims made in reports and to verify the gathered and processed data against original sources.
  • Necessary to verify calculations, identify inconsistencies, and ensure data accuracy before delivery.
ESG DATA COLLECTION PROCESS

An Expert-Led Workflow Built for Accuracy, Compliance, and Trust

Instead of relying blindly on any form of automation for data gathering, we apply a SME-validated methodology to ensure ESG data collection is accurate, contextual, and reliable. This expert-in-the-loop approach enables us to deliver clean, framework-compliant datasets that leading ESG rating providers can integrate directly into their platforms or scoring models or use directly for dashboard creation with confidence.

01

We systematically collect both quantitative ESG metrics & qualitative policies and practices from every available source, and standardize and structure this diverse information to build a complete dataset.

  • Sustainability reports & integrated reports
  • SEC/regulatory filings (10-K, 20-F, proxy statements)
  • HR handbooks & employee policies
  • Company websites & dedicated ESG pages
  • Third-party databases (CDP, NGO reports, industry associations)
  • News releases & recent ESG announcements

02

Every claim is verified across multiple sources to ensure what companies say across their sustainability reports or press releases is true and accurate, filtering out exaggerations and greenwashing.

  • Cross-reference sustainability report claims against regulatory filings
  • Compare HR handbook policies with actual reported practices
  • Validate metrics against NGO databases and industry benchmarks
  • Flag inconsistencies, exaggerations, and greenwashing indicators
  • Document evidence sources for every verification step

03

Our SMEs (subject matter experts) confirm facts and add context, thereby delivering decision-ready data that rating providers can use directly in their scoring models and benchmarks.

  • Contextual explanation of what each datapoint represents
  • Performance evaluation against industry standards
  • Risk indicator identification and flagging
  • Trend analysis and historical performance context

04

To enable benchmarking across companies, we convert non-standard quantitative data for metrics such as emissions, training hours, and safety incidents into common units and definitions.

  • Unit standardization (CO2e, kWh, hours, incidents per employee)
  • Currency conversion to common denominator (USD)
  • Timeframe normalization (annual, per employee, per revenue)
  • Definition alignment across companies and regions
  • Scope boundary standardization (Scope 1/2/3 emissions)

05

Every datapoint is tagged to relevant framework dimensions so Company A in Europe and Company B in Asia can be measured on the same ESG scale (i.e., we ensure apples-to-apples comparison).

  • CSRD ESRS mapping (Environmental, Social, Governance standards)
  • SEC Climate Rule compliance tagging
  • TCFD pillar alignment (Governance, Strategy, Risk, Metrics)
  • GRI standard reference linking
  • SASB materiality mapping by industry
  • Custom framework tagging per client requirements

06

We deliver final datasets with comprehensive audit trails and source evidence, ready for direct use in benchmarking, disclosures, or dashboard creation.

  • Source evidence attachment for every single datapoint
  • Audit trail documentation showing verification steps
  • Standardized delivery formats (JSON, CSV, XML, API)
  • Technical metadata and calculation explanations
  • Ready for thousands of companies with a consistent methodology
ESG DATA METRICS

Environmental, Social & Governance Metrics We Capture

Our team systematically captures 100+ ESG metrics across all three pillars, ensuring you have comprehensive data coverage. Here's what we collect across Environmental, Social, and Governance categories

What You Get: A comprehensive dataset of required environmental metrics collected from reputed sources, normalized, framework-mapped (CSRD/ESRS, GRI, SASB), quality-checked by SMEs, and delivered audit-ready with traceability and metadata.

Metrics Covered Data Captured
Energy consumption & efficiency Total, direct, indirect, and renewable energy use, energy efficiency policies, and targets.
Carbon footprint & GHG emissions Scope 1, 2, 3 GHG emissions, reduction targets, and net-zero policies.
Waste management Hazardous and non-hazardous waste, recycling, radioactive waste, and reduction initiatives.
Air & water pollution Air pollutant emissions (NOx, SOx, VOCs, PM), and water discharge contaminants.
Water withdrawal & consumption Water withdrawal, consumption, discharge, recycling volumes, and efficiency policies.
Environmental policies Commitments to net zero, biodiversity, GHG reduction, waste, and supply chain sustainability.
Production & sales (cement, steel, clinker) Cement, clinker, steel, and cementitious production volumes, intensity ratios, and efficiency.
Assets under management (AUM) Financial institutions’ total AUM, fund categories, and ESG integration disclosures.
Monetary losses from natural catastrophes Financial losses and insurance payouts from climate and natural catastrophe events.

What You Get: People and community data across the value chain, gathered from industry-standard, approved sources (discovered via thorough web research), standardized, deduplicated, and delivered with an auditable lineage.

Metrics Covered Data Captured
Employee diversity Gender representation, women in management, workforce diversity ratios, and DEI initiatives.
Working conditions & satisfaction Employee turnover, lost working days, workplace satisfaction levels, and labor practice disclosures.
Health & safety for employees Injury rates, fatalities, safety incidents, and occupational health & safety policies.
CSR data collection Corporate philanthropy, community engagement, employee volunteering, and broader social impact initiatives.
Social policies Policies on child labor, forced labor, whistleblower protection, and grievance redressal.
Society & human rights Union representation, human rights due diligence, and community impact initiatives.
Human rights & supplier ethics Supplier codes, ethical sourcing, contractors, and supply chain working conditions.
Diversity & inclusion Gender pay gap data, equal opportunity disclosures, diversity targets.
Product responsibility Product quality management systems, safety standards, and responsible lifecycle policies.
Customer experience Customer data privacy policies, consumer rights, and service quality commitments.

What You Get: Evidence-backed corporate governance metrics data extracted from charters, policies, filings, attestations, and such sources, with reconciled contradictions, compliant with applicable ESG frameworks, and delivered with linked citations.

Metrics Covered Data Captured
Corporate information Company details, shareholder rights, voting mechanisms, and secretary roles.
CEO compensation ratio CEO pay vs. employee wages and performance-based compensation data.
Board structure & diversity Board composition, gender diversity, mix of skills, and leadership roles.
Board independence & executives Ratio of independent directors, separation of powers, executive vs. non-executive roles.
Board leadership profiles Director profiles, qualifications, compensation, and governance responsibilities.
Board committees Committee structures, meeting attendance, and oversight responsibilities.
Internal control systems Risk management frameworks, audit processes, and compliance systems.
Business ethics & code of conduct Anti-bribery, anti-corruption, political donations, and business ethics policies.
Financial Transparency & Reporting Passenger revenue details, operating profit margin, net premiums written, and capital expenditure disclosures.
DATA SECURITY MEASURES

Secure, Compliant, and Transparent ESG Data Handling

ISO 27001 Certified data handling processes
Encrypted Data Transmission with secure client system integration
GDPR & HIPAA Compliant data management protocols
Audit Trail Maintenance for complete data source transparency
SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK COMPLIANCE

Sustainability Data Collection Aligned with Prominent ESG Reporting Frameworks

Every datapoint is mapped to relevant frameworks at the time of ESG data collection, as per the client’s requirements. (Example: CO₂ emissions → CSRD ESRS E1-6, SEC Climate Item 1505). We also understand that disclosure requirements are continually evolving, and our team is well-equipped to adapt and support emerging reporting standards, meeting your unique business needs.

  • CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)
  • ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards)
  • SEC Climate Disclosure Rules
  • TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures)
  • GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
  • SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board)
  • ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board)
  • EU Taxonomy
  • CDP (Climate Disclosure Project)
  • UN Global Compact
  • UNGP (UN Guiding Principles)
  • SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation)
  • Your Choice of Format: JSON, CSV, XML, or direct API integration
  • When You Need It: Quarterly updates, annual refreshes, or immediate/continuous event-driven data
  • Global Scale: Any company, any industry, anywhere in the world
  • Secure & Seamless: Cloud delivery or plug directly into your existing systems
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

ESG Data Gathering Services across Sectors

We recognize that ESG disclosure challenges vary by industry. Our data collection services capture sector-relevant metrics across the environmental, social, and governance domains to provide accurate data for benchmarking, rating, reporting, or risk evaluation —whatever the end goal may be.

Climate risk exposure, financed emissions, investment screening policies, green bond issuances, and ESG integration practices.

Greenhouse gas emissions, energy intensity, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, water usage, pollution control policies, and sustainable sourcing practices across supply chains.

Data on carbon footprint, Scope 1–3 emissions, renewable energy production and integration, energy transition policies, safety incidents, and community impact metrics.

Supplier labor practices, human rights compliance, fair-trade sourcing, gender diversity in the workforce, and product-level environmental impact metrics.

Board diversity, executive compensation, data security policies, ethical AI principles, supply chain ESG compliance, and employee training hours.

Climate-related risks, insured losses from natural catastrophes, exposure to carbon-intensive industries, governance disclosures, and ESG-linked underwriting policies.

Building-level energy and water consumption, carbon footprint of properties, green certifications (LEED, BREEAM), tenant engagement initiatives, and biodiversity impacts.

Clinical trial transparency, patient data privacy, drug pricing practices, supply chain ethics, workforce safety, and access-to-medicine commitments.

Hotel and facility energy and water consumption, waste reduction initiatives, employee working conditions, biodiversity protection, and local community engagement.

ESG data on water management, soil health, pesticide use, animal welfare, biodiversity impact, and ethical sourcing practices across the supply chain.

CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES

Supporting ESG Rating and Reporting Firms with Reliable Data

Here’s how our ESG data verification and validation company has helped global ESG platforms strengthen overall performance, auditability, and regulatory readiness with standardized, benchmark-ready ESG datasets across industries and regions.

ESG data research and management services

Gathering framework-mapped ESG data from a wide range of sources, disclosures, and metrics, and delivering ready-to-use data to support an AI-driven impact reporting platform.

Delivered Relevant ESG Data

Ensuring High Data Accuracy
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

What Clients Say about Our ESG Data Collection Services

Director

Investments Ratings Agency


SunTec’s environmental data collection services have been invaluable. Their team consolidated carbon emissions and water usage data from dozens of unstructured company disclosures. The audit trails and source tagging they provided gave our platform confidence in publishing defensible, framework-aligned datasets for investor use.

Director

Consumer Data Platform


We needed a partner who could manage complex social data across global supply chains. SunTec India delivered by sourcing and verifying metrics on labor practices, human rights, and employee well-being from regulatory filings and on-the-ground sources. Their validation workflows strengthened the credibility of the datasets we provide to our institutional clients.

VP

Financial Services Ratings Firm


For our investment-focused ratings firm, reliable governance data is essential. This team gave us data from 500+ company filings, and since the audit trail was so clear, our end users have expressed an increased level of confidence in the data we offer to them since our partnership with SunTec.

THE SUNTEC INDIA ADVANTAGE

Get Framework-Aligned, Audit-Ready ESG Data

With over 25 years of data outsourcing expertise, SunTec India is recognized as a reliable partner for platforms that require direct access to comprehensive ESG data. Our focus is clear — structured and standardized ESG datasets you can trust. Get the benefit of our global delivery model — supported by multilingual capabilities, industry-specific SMEs, and dedicated teams across time zones — that ensures complete data coverage, fast turnaround, and reliability. By combining automation for speed with expert oversight for validation, we provide ESG datasets that are both scalable and defensible.

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Featured by Gartner among Top Global Data Validation and Enrichment Vendors

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Among the Top 10% Service Providers on Clutch

Supporting Multilingual Data Collection with 99.95% Accuracy

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Among the Top 500 Global Outsourcing Providers

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Recognized as the Global Leader for Data Services

Frequently Asked Questions about ESG Data Collection Services

Our ESG data gathering service involves subject matter experts to ensure context-aware analysis, credible verification, and investment-grade data quality—something pure automation cannot yet achieve with the nuanced, niche, and fragmented data sources in the ESG domain.

Our SME-led teams deliver with 99.95% accuracy and can expedite turnaround for time-sensitive requirements.

Yes. We can cover multiple languages and consider region or industry-specific regulatory frameworks, ensuring accurate, consistent data collection across jurisdictions and diverse markets.

We source ESG insights from partial disclosures, sector reports, and third-party datasets, and supplement these with alternative data methods, such as supply chain records and satellite monitoring, enabling us to assess private companies and hard-to-measure assets.

We gather ESG data from indirect sources, including environmental permits, labor filings, NGO assessments, litigation records, media coverage, and supplier disclosures—regardless of whether official metrics are released.

Minimal. Beyond initial framework alignment and periodic quality checks, we manage the workflow end-to-end, allowing your team to focus on strategy and reporting.

Yes. We support delivery via API, direct database connections, or custom formats, ensuring seamless integration into existing sustainability platforms without workflow disruption.

We offer flexible engagement models— one-time engagement for ESG data collection services, continuous/project-based alignment, or dedicated team alignment—tailored to your data requirements, industry, and expected timelines.

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