Design thinking resource
A strategic assessment tool for identifying innovation opportunities that contribute to environmental, social and governance outcomes.
Innovation can create benefits that extend beyond revenue and operational performance. ESG Opportunity Analysis helps teams identify broader environmental, social and governance outcomes.
This encourages a more holistic view of success.
Many innovations create opportunities to improve sustainability, wellbeing, inclusion, transparency or accountability.
Examining concepts through an ESG lens can reveal additional sources of value and impact.
Considering ESG implications early helps organisations identify opportunities and avoid unintended consequences.
This encourages the development of more resilient and sustainable solutions.
Put the method to work
Identify the innovation being assessed.
Consider resources, emissions, waste and sustainability.
Examine effects on people, communities and wellbeing.
Assess transparency, ethics and accountability.
Why it matters
Create value beyond economic outcomes.
Consider environmental and social outcomes.
Identify challenges and consequences early.
Support long-term thinking.
Continue exploring
Place this method back within the broader 5E Design Thinking Framework and continue developing your understanding.