Our commitments
Our ethical framework
Last updated: 2025-04-01
ESGlogic operates as a credibility partner for European SMBs navigating sustainability regulation and strategy. That role only works if we hold ourselves, and our engagements, to a clear set of principles. This document describes them.
Substance over signaling
We refuse mandates whose primary goal is to produce communication material disconnected from operational reality. ESG strategy must drive change, not decorate annual reports.
Honesty about trade-offs
Sustainability decisions involve real trade-offs. We tell our clients what is technically possible, what is regulatory, and what is wishful thinking, even when it's uncomfortable.
No greenwashing
We will not produce, validate, or co-sign claims that are misleading, unverifiable, or designed to obscure material impacts. This applies to both regulatory disclosures and voluntary communications.
Right to refuse
ESGlogic reserves the right to decline or terminate engagements where the requested work conflicts with this framework. We disclose this policy upfront so clients can engage on aligned terms.
Continuous learning
Standards, regulations, and science evolve. We commit to keeping our methodologies current and to revising past advice when better evidence emerges.
How we apply this framework
Every new engagement is reviewed against these principles before we sign. During delivery, any of our consultants can raise an ethical flag, which triggers a review by the founders. Where a conflict cannot be resolved with the client, we step away, and we are transparent about why.
Anti-greenwashing in practice
We do not draft marketing claims. We help clients build the evidence base that allows them to communicate accurately. If a claim cannot be substantiated with data and methodology we are willing to defend, it does not leave our office.
Reporting concerns
If you believe ESGlogic has acted in conflict with this framework, as a client, partner, or member of the public, you can write to ethics@esglogic.eu. Reports are reviewed by the founders within five working days.