Dear Benchmark Gensuite Subscribers, User Champions, Partners, and Friends,

In January 2021, many of you honored us with your presence as we launched Benchmark ESG^™ as the next generation of Gensuite_®, to focus on enabling our subscribers to build “benchmark-grade” ESG programs on our digital platform!  

As a follow-up to our investments and collaborative efforts over the last 9 months, I am pleased today to showcase updates on two key ESG initiatives designed to help organizations simplify their ESG disclosure reporting and management programs, accelerate sustainable business initiatives, and enhance societal and enterprise value. 

We welcome the opportunity to learn more about your enterprise’s ESG priorities and how we can help— and we thank you for your continued support and partnership! 

 R Mukund, Founder & CEO

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Ø  On October 1^st, we launched the next phase of ESG Director™— our newest digital solution delivering integrated ESG disclosure reporting and program management!  This groundbreaking ESG digital ecosystem is the product of a collaboration since June 2021 with our Pilot Innovation Workgroup of 14 engaged Benchmark subscribers, who will begin their hands-on pilot next Monday. With ESG Director, we aim to transform ESG program management by aligning and equipping teams across the enterprise with the collaboration tools needed to drive sustainable improvements.

 With the visibility and functionality ESG Director provides, users can:

1. Assess materiality of 300+ industry-standard KPIs and assign ownership of key metrics
2. Coordinate ESG inputs across functions, teams, and business systems
3. Streamline reporting to multiple ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, etc.
4. Respond to various investor and stakeholder inquiries with investment-grade ESG data

We look forward to exploring the alignment of this vision with ESG program objectives across our subscriber group.

 Ø  On October 27^th, we will be launching the ESG Executive Collaboration Forum to provide a platform for discussions on latest trends, best practices, and perspectives from across the ESG stakeholder spectrum!  Modeled after our successful COVID-19 Executive Workgroup that continues to provide value nearly 18 months from initiation in April 2019, our new ESG Forum will allow participants to socialize their most pressing challenges and exchange insights while learning from ESG practitioners, leaders, consultants, investors, and nongovernmental organizations.  We have confirmed an excellent lineup of guest speakers to kick off our Forum through year-end, including:

·       Joyce Coffee, Founder & President, Climate Resilience Consulting

·       Sarah Fortt, Counsel, Vinson & Elkins

·       Harry Etra, CEO & Founder, HXE Partners

·       Mary Foley, Expert Services Strategy Director, Enhesa

 We invite you to join us for our first session on October 27 (register here) and let us know what topics you’d like us to tackle in future sessions.  We look forward to seeing you on-line at the ESG Forum!