ESG Starter Kit for Charities and Non-Profits (free)
Start ESG the right way. Clear. Practical. Board-ready.
This free ESG Starter Kit helps charities and non-profits take their first structured step towards Environmental, Social, and Governance readiness.
It is designed for boards and senior management who want clarity, not jargon.
This starter kit includes three practical tools. Each serves a distinct purpose.
ESG Self-Assessment Form
Helps your board and management assess current ESG readiness across Environmental, Social, and Governance pillars.
Includes an action planning table to prioritise improvements.
Charity ESG Checklist
Provides a clear, governance-aligned checklist for board reviews, strategy discussions, and operational follow-up.
– Mapped to GEC principles.
Charity ESG Framework
Shows how ESG principles translate into strategy, policies, and day-to-day practices.
Supports alignment between values, governance, and operations.
Board members
Executive Directors and CEOs
Senior management teams
Finance, compliance, and governance leads
Fundraising and programme leaders
No prior ESG experience required.
Step 1. Assess
Complete the ESG Self-Assessment as a leadership team.
Step 2. Prioritise
Use the ESG Checklist to identify gaps and high-impact areas.
Step 3. Align
Apply the ESG Framework to map priorities to actions, owners, and timelines.
Step 4. Discuss
Bring findings to the board for awareness, direction, and oversight.
This kit is designed to help you start well.
It helps you:
• Understand ESG expectations
• Identify gaps
• Set direction and priorities
• Support board-level discussion
It does not:
• Replace legal or regulatory advice
• Act as a sustainability reporting framework
• Fulfil funder-specific or donor-specific reporting requirements
• Replace audits or assurance work
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This free ESG Starter Kit helps charities and non-profits take their first structured step towards Environmental, Social, and Governance readiness.
It is designed for boards and senior management who want clarity, not jargon.
Free. No payment required. Email link sent instantly.
Designed for charities, IPCs, and social service agencies
Aligned to the Code of Governance (2024) and Governance Evaluation Checklist (GEC)
Developed by Integrative Learning Corporation (ILC)
Important note
This ESG Starter Kit provides general guidance only. It is not legal advice. Organisations should refer to applicable laws, regulations, funder requirements, and internal policies.