Engineering our common future
Next-generation sustainability due diligence and continuous improvement solutions powered by collective intelligence - the integration of human intelligence and AI.
We all have a role to play in securing the future of our planet.
We envision a world where everyone - businesses, governments, investors, civil society, end-consumers – are informed and empowered with what we need to make the changes necessary to ensure a sustainable future.
What Is ESGDDI?
ESGDDI (Environmental, Social, and Governance Due Diligence Index) is a suite of next-generation due diligence technologies and processes that transforms how sustainability indicators are measured, acted upon and monitored.
ESGDDI is not a new ESG standard and doesn’t reflect the approach of any particular standard or regulation. Out of necessity - driven by the pressure our planet is facing on all fronts - ESGDDI allows the elevation of sustainability reporting from a niche and nebulous 'box ticking' compliance exercise to become a unified, adaptable, global sustainability intelligence backbone to guide 'business as usual', constructive legislation, consumer behaviour, institutional investing and asset management.
Why ESGDDI?
Evidence-Based Due Diligence
Move beyond disclosure checklists. ESGDDI validates your ESG claims with real data, documents, and supply chain traceability.
Modular & Scalable
From modern slavery to climate risks, each DDI module plugs into your existing compliance ecosystem — with APIs, dashboards, and supplier engagement tools.
Regulation-Ready
Designed to support compliance with laws in Australia, the EU, UK, Canada, and the US — including the upcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Comparable & Actionable
Benchmark your performance, track continuous improvement, close any gaps and generate audit-ready reports — across your business, suppliers, and investment portfolios.
Who is ESGDDI for?
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Corporates to build ESG brand value and comply with ESG laws
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Investors managing and reducing ESG risk across portfolios
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Governments to track responsible procurement and guide effective legislation
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Civil Society Organisations involved in investigating, remediating and monitoring ESG indicators
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Consultants & Legal Advisors offering ESG advisory services
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ESG Software Platforms integrating due diligence index data
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End-consumers looking to play their part in a sustainable future
Key Index Modules
Modern Slavery DDI
Live – aligned with Modern Slavery Acts of AU, UK, CA; UN Guiding Principles; EU's CSDDD; OECD DD Framework; US Tariff Act; ISO 20400
GHG Emissions DDI
Scopes 1, 2, and 3 — aligned with ISSB, CSRD, and CDP frameworks.
Coming Soon.
DEI & Workforce DDI
Track gender and ethnic equity, inclusion metrics, and pay transparency readiness.
Coming soon.
Board Governance DDI
Assess board diversity, independence, ESG-aligned incentives, and whistleblower frameworks.
Coming soon.
Other DDIs added upon request
There are 100s of ESG indicators, metrics and targets across multiple frameworks. DDIs can be added upon request.
ESGDDI for Companies
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Help your stakeholders better understand your company’s strategy, corporate purpose, culture and management quality;
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Benchmark your performance to understand your areas of strength and weakness and take a risk-based approach to continuous improvement;
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Differentiate your sustainability efforts from your peers in the eyes of your investors and the community;
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Project a strong, responsible message to stakeholders and appeal to more women and millennials as employees and customers;
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A clear, active and improving ESG position could help you access a broader source of capital;
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Be proactive and be prepared to respond to increasingly-aware investors and consumers interested in your sustainability journey.
ESGDDI for Investors
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Gain deeper insights into the risk and opportunities facing businesses you are investing in;
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Balance risk adjusted financial returns with sustainability benefits;
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Meet your clients' needs and requests, and satisfy your ESG mandates;
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Adhere to climate finance and regulatory investment targets and disclosure standards;
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Investors believe ESG factors could translate to financial impact over a long term time horizon, for both fixed income and equity investments;
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Investors believe that integrating ESG could help improve the investment outcome in terms of return enhancement or risk reduction.
About ESGDDI
Developed by the team behind SlaveCheck's Modern Slavery Due Diligence Index (MSDDI), ESGDDI extends our evidence-based, index-driven approach to the ESG themes driving global regulation:
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Environmental: Carbon, energy, water, waste
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Social: Human rights, labour, equity, safety
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Governance: Board practices, ethics, incentives
ESGDDI, SlaveCheck and The SlaveCheck Foundation are headquartered in Sydney, Australia.