A structured assessment of an organisation's IT sustainability posture using GCF's Double Materiality methodology — evaluating both impact materiality (how IT affects the environment) and financial materiality (how environmental risks affect IT operations). Produces BRSR-ready and CSRD-aligned outputs.
India's BRSR framework requires organisations to assess their sustainability impact from both directions: how their operations affect the environment (impact materiality) and how environmental changes create financial risks for the business (financial materiality). Most IT organisations have only scratched the surface of either dimension.
GCF's Double Materiality Assessment provides a rigorous, evidence-based evaluation across both dimensions — producing the verified data, gap analysis, and risk register needed for credible BRSR disclosure, ESG investor reporting, and strategic sustainability decision-making.
Define the boundaries of the assessment: which entities, which geographies, which IT systems. Align on materiality thresholds and reporting standards (BRSR, GRI, CSRD as relevant). Stakeholder interviews to identify sustainability priorities.
Structured data collection for Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (purchased electricity), and priority Scope 3 categories (business travel, procurement, use of sold products, employee commuting). AI workloads measured separately using kgCO₂e per inference methodology. E-waste, water, and biodiversity impact assessed.
Climate risk assessment for IT operations: physical risks (data centre flooding, heat stress), transition risks (carbon pricing, regulatory requirements, stranded assets). Supply chain sustainability risk assessment. ESG investor materiality mapping.
BRSR Principle 6 gap analysis: what data exists, what's missing, what needs to be created. Peer benchmarking: how does this organisation compare to sector leaders on key sustainability metrics? GCF SIT Rating pre-assessment.
Double Materiality report: findings, gaps, benchmarks, and recommendations. Risk register: sustainability risks affecting IT operations, ranked by likelihood and impact. BRSR data architecture: what to collect, how, and in what format.
| Deliverable | Description |
|---|---|
| Double Materiality Report | Impact materiality findings (Scope 1/2/3, e-waste, water); financial materiality findings (climate risk register); materiality heatmap by topic |
| BRSR Readiness Score | Gap analysis against BRSR Principle 6 disclosure requirements; traffic-light readiness assessment; priority actions to achieve full disclosure |
| Peer Benchmark Report | Comparison of key sustainability metrics against 5 sector peers; gap-to-leader analysis; quick wins with highest benchmark improvement potential |
| Risk Register | Climate and environmental risks affecting IT operations; ranked by likelihood and financial materiality; suggested mitigation actions |
| BRSR Data Architecture | Recommended data collection processes, systems, and responsibilities; BRSR-ready data fields and calculation methodology |
| Management Presentation | Executive summary of findings; priority recommendations; proposed next steps for board and sustainability committee |
| Pricing Model | Scoped & priced per organisation |
| Discovery Call | Complimentary · no obligation |
| Typical Duration | 6–12 weeks |
| Delivery Mode | On-site & remote · Across India |
| CSR Funding | Available for eligible organisations |
GCF consulting engagements are scoped and priced per organisation based on size, complexity, and scope. Every engagement begins with a complimentary discovery call — no obligation.
Engagements are delivered jointly by GCF experts and your internal team, ensuring knowledge transfer and long-term capability building — not consultant dependency.
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GCF consulting engagements are scoped and priced per organisation. Initial discovery call complimentary. Engagements typically run 4–16 weeks depending on scope.