Measure
Identify the gap between stated commitments, systems and operational evidence.
ESG Reality Gap Index
Bridging the gap between ESG promises and operational reality.
Better decisions. Stronger evidence. Real-world improvement.
From commitment to progress
Make the difference between policy and practice visible.
ERGIndex helps organisations understand where sustainability commitments and operational reality diverge. It supports responsible decisions, focused improvement and transparent follow-up—grounded in evidence and human expertise.
Understand
Examine causes, uncertainty, evidence quality and the risks that matter most.
Improve
Turn findings into practical priorities and follow progress over time.
Why it matters
Supporting a fairer and more sustainable society.
Protect people
Help organisations recognise and follow up risks of labour exploitation, unsafe conditions and human-rights harm.
Strengthen decisions
Bring operational evidence into procurement, supplier engagement, governance and improvement programmes.
Use resources responsibly
Make environmental improvement opportunities visible—from emissions and energy to water, materials, packaging and waste.
A transparent approach
Seven dimensions. One traceable view.
ERGIndex does not rely on a general impression alone. It structures the review so users can see what a conclusion is based on—and where information remains uncertain or incomplete.
Commitment
What has the organisation promised or required?
System design
Are responsibilities and controls properly designed?
Implementation
Is there evidence that the system works in practice?
Evidence quality
Is the information relevant, current and verifiable?
Consistency
Do different sources tell a coherent story?
Outcome signals
Are there signs that the intended outcome is being achieved?
Follow-up
Are issues corrected and improvements tracked?
The methodology is in development and must be tested through reliability and validation pilots before claims of validated measurement can be made.
Where ERGIndex can help
Designed for decisions with real operational consequences.
Organisations
Understand whether policies, governance and sustainability ambitions are visible in day-to-day practice.
Procurement teams
Explore supplier, tender and contract-performance risks before and during a business relationship.
Investors & financial institutions
Strengthen insight into implementation, evidence gaps and operational ESG exposure.
Supply chains
Support focused reviews of human rights, labour conditions, environmental practices and remediation.
What ERGIndex is
A decision-support and improvement platform.
- Evidence-oriented and transparent about uncertainty
- Focused on organisations, systems and implementation
- Designed to support priorities, action and follow-up
- Combines structured technology with human judgement
What ERGIndex is not
Not a certificate, audit opinion or guarantee.
ERGIndex does not provide assurance, certification or a legal determination. A result does not prove that an organisation is compliant, sustainable or free from human-rights risks.
Missing evidence is treated as uncertainty or an evidence gap—not automatically as proof that a violation has occurred.
Demonstrator 3.2
Explore how ERGIndex works.
Try a browser-based demonstration of the assessment journey, evidence review, SAQ, remediation tracking and the seven measurement dimensions.
Safe test environment
The demonstrator processes selected files locally in your browser and does not store them on this website. Use only the supplied fictional examples or other authorised, fully non-confidential test information.
- No personal data
- No client-confidential information
- No certification, assurance or legal conclusion
Start with a conversation
Understand where you are. Improve what matters.
ERGIndex is currently being developed and prepared for practical testing. We welcome conversations with organisations, pilot partners and experienced ESG professionals.
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