A key customer is asking about sustainability. You don't have a team.
We help Australian mid-market businesses get started with ESG, without hiring a $250k executive or drowning in consultants' reports.
Board-ready ESG leadership for Australian mid-market businesses.
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Sustainability isn't a cost — it's an investment
Most consultants focus on compliance. We focus on turning sustainability into competitive advantage and revenue opportunities.
Opinion #15: Sustainability is an investment in your future competitiveness
Don't know where to start?
ESGenius gives you a complete ESG benchmark in 48 hours. It's a low-risk, quick way to test if we're a good fit, before any bigger commitment.
- AI-powered analysis + personal review by Lee Stewart
- Board-ready report with 30/90/120-day action plan
- $2,500 + GST
"A CFO contacted us via the website. Purchased ESGenius ($2,500). Executive report delivered in 48 hours. Now exploring Fractional CSO engagement ($8-15K/month)."
ESGenius is a low-risk, quick and easy way to test if we're a good fit for your business, before committing to ongoing support.
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The pressure is coming from everywhere. Here's how we help.
"ASRS reporting starts soon. I don't know our exposure."
Mandatory climate disclosure is here. Group 2 entities report from July 2026. ESGenius shows you exactly where you stand, fast.
ASRS Compliance Help"Customers want ESG data. We have nothing to show."
Customers and supply chains are demanding data you don't have. We give you credible, defensible ESG credentials, not greenwash.
Get ESG Credentials"Our energy and waste costs keep rising."
Sustainability isn't just compliance, it's cost control. We help you find savings in energy, waste, and supply chain efficiency.
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Why ESG Strategy?
What makes us different from the Big Four and global consultancies
Sustainability Strategy That Delivers Results
ESG Strategy is Australia's trusted partner for mid-market businesses navigating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance, climate disclosure, and sustainability reporting. We work with CEOs, CFOs, and boards of companies with $10M to $500M revenue who face increasing pressure from customers, investors, regulators, and tender panels to demonstrate credible ESG performance and align their business strategy with sustainable development goals.
Unlike traditional consulting firms that deliver thick reports and leave, we embed with your team to build lasting capability. Our Fractional Chief Sustainability Officer (fCSO) model gives you executive-level expertise at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. In 90 days, you'll have ESG reporting frameworks, board-ready governance, and a practical sustainability strategy your team can execute across your business operations.
Whether you're preparing for mandatory ASRS climate reporting (Group 2 entities from July 2026 under the Australian Accounting Standards Board framework), managing greenhouse gas emissions, responding to supply chain ESG questionnaires, or building your first sustainability programme, we help you move from uncertainty to action. Learn more about climate risk impacts in our latest climate risk analysis.
Our clients span logistics, manufacturing, retail, property, professional services, and not-for-profits across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. Explore our case studies to see how we've helped businesses like yours achieve their sustainability goals.
For regulatory guidance, visit the ASIC sustainability reporting resources or the Clean Energy Regulator. For climate science and Australian business impacts, the Climate Council provides comprehensive research.
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Our Proven ESG Strategy Methodology
A practical approach to building sustainable business practices and reporting frameworks
The Triple C Framework is detailed in Lee's Amazon #1 bestselling book.
20+ years helping businesses lead on sustainability
Lee Stewart founded ESG Strategy after two decades in senior sustainability roles at billion-dollar multinationals. He now helps mid-tier Australian businesses build credible, lasting ESG programs through our Fractional CSO service. Lee is the author of How to Build Sustainability into Your Business Strategy and leads the Antarctic Classroom 2026 program.
- Former Head of Sustainability, Fonterra & Fujitsu
- Amazon #1 Bestselling Author in 3 categories
- CitySwitch Hall of Fame inductee (2018)
- Pro bono advisor to the Kingdom of Tonga
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"ESG Strategy's expertise was transformative in crafting and implementing a sustainability strategy for a key manufacturing client, earning exceptional feedback and delivering clear, impactful results.", Jonathan Pooch, Managing Director, DETA Consulting
"Lee brought immediate credibility to our ESG program. Within 90 days, we had a board-ready strategy and were answering customer ESG questionnaires with confidence.", CFO, Mid-tier Manufacturing Company
"The Fractional CSO model was exactly what we needed, senior expertise without the full-time overhead. Lee embedded with our team and built genuine internal capability.", CEO, Australian Logistics Provider
"We were drowning in ESG requirements from our enterprise customers. ESG Strategy helped us turn compliance into competitive advantage.", Operations Director, Supply Chain Company
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Frequently Asked Questions About ESG Consulting
Common questions about Fractional CSO services and ASRS reporting
What is a Fractional CSO and how does it work?
A Fractional Chief Sustainability Officer (fCSO) provides expert ESG leadership that integrates into your team without the full-time hire. ESG Strategy's fCSO service, led by Lee Stewart (Amazon #1 bestselling author, former Head of Sustainability at Fonterra and Fujitsu), includes strategic roadmap development, embedded execution support, and internal capability building. This helps mid-tier businesses ($10M-$500M) meet sustainability requirements. Typical investment is $8-15K/month vs $250k+ for a full-time CSO.
When does Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) mandatory climate reporting start in Australia?
Mandatory climate-related financial disclosures under the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) started from 1 January 2025 for Group 1 (large) entities. Companies need to prepare for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reporting, climate risk assessments, and governance frameworks. ESG Strategy helps businesses navigate these requirements with expert ESG consulting and compliance support.
How much does ESG consulting cost in Australia?
ESG consulting costs vary depending on the scope, complexity, and provider. A full-time Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) typically costs $250,000+ per year, while senior consultants from the Big Four charge $5,000–$8,000 per day. In contrast, ESG Strategy's Fractional CSO service is priced at $8,000–$15,000 per month, with direct involvement from Lee Stewart. See our case studies for examples of our work.
What industries does ESG Strategy serve?
ESG Strategy serves mid-tier Australian businesses across logistics and transport, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, property and infrastructure, and professional services. We specialise in companies with $10M-$500M revenue who need expert ESG leadership without the overhead of a full-time sustainability executive.
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