Governance tools · The G in ESG

Measure what is working. Diagnose what is not.

Use two complementary governance tools to understand performance from different angles. The Governance Impact Calculator provides a structured numerical score, while the Governance Assessment Questionnaire examines the policies, controls and behaviours behind the result.

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Quantitative and qualitative Consistent scoring Evidence and action tracking

Governance performance

Illustrative calculator output

Governance

79 OF 100

Grade B+ Established governance practices Strong compliance performance with targeted improvement opportunities.

Board composition 72

Transparency 84

Executive remuneration alignment 68

Stakeholder rights 81

Compliance and controls 90

Executive remuneration alignment is identified as the current priority improvement area.

Two tools, one governance view

Governance cannot be understood through a single number. You need a score to track and an assessment to explain it.

The two tools examine the same governance environment from different perspectives. The calculator converts selected governance factors into measurable results. The questionnaire examines the structures, policies, responsibilities and practices that influence those results.

Quantitative lens

Governance Impact Calculator Creates a structured numerical view of selected governance indicators.

Diagnostic lens

Governance Assessment Questionnaire Examines the practices and controls supporting governance performance.

Governance assessment tools

Score governance, then understand the result

Start with a measurable view of governance performance, then investigate the structures and practices behind each result.

Quantitative

Governance Impact Calculator

Converts selected governance indicators into a structured score that can be reviewed by topic, compared over time and used to identify priority improvement areas.

What it measures

Board composition and diversity Representation, expertise, independence and leadership mix.

Transparency and disclosure Openness in reporting, decisions and governance communication.

Executive remuneration alignment Alignment between remuneration, performance, risk and sustainability objectives.

Stakeholder rights and engagement How stakeholder rights, participation and feedback are managed.

Compliance and controls Alignment with obligations, internal controls and governance requirements.

Key outputs

Governance score Topic breakdown Priority areas

Qualitative and diagnostic

Governance Assessment Questionnaire

Examines governance practices in greater depth, helping teams understand whether the required structures, responsibilities, policies and behaviours are in place and working effectively.

What it evaluates

Board effectiveness Skills, independence, responsibilities, evaluation and decision-making.

Leadership and oversight Management accountability and oversight of strategy, risk and ESG performance.

Ethics and integrity Ethical conduct, anti-corruption, whistleblowing and conflict-of-interest controls.

Stakeholder engagement Mechanisms for stakeholder participation, communication, feedback and response.

Compliance management Processes for identifying obligations, maintaining controls and tracking compliance.

Key outputs

Practice review Evidence gaps Improvement actions

Key differences

Use the right tool for the right question

Both tools assess governance, but they provide different types of insight and support different decisions.

Calculator compared with questionnaire

Two complementary views of governance

Dimension	Impact Calculator	Assessment Questionnaire
Primary output	Numerical governance score and topic-level results.	Diagnostic findings, evidence gaps and areas for improvement.
Approach	Converts selected governance inputs into structured quantitative results.	Uses detailed questions to examine governance structures and practices.
Best suited for	Score tracking, management summaries and year-on-year comparison.	Internal reviews, readiness assessments, audits and improvement planning.
Level of detail	High-level performance view with focused topic scores.	Deeper review of policies, responsibilities, controls and behaviours.
Management value	Shows where governance performance is stronger or weaker.	Helps explain why a result occurred and what should change.

How it works

From governance data to accountable improvement

Use the tools as part of a repeatable process that measures performance, investigates gaps and converts findings into assigned actions.

Define the assessment scope

Select the entity, business unit, site or governance topics to be reviewed.

Calculate performance

Enter relevant governance data and generate a structured performance score.

Diagnose the result

Complete the questionnaire and attach policies, records and supporting evidence.

Assign and monitor actions

Convert findings into owned actions with priorities, target dates and completion evidence.

Better together

A result you can track and an explanation you can act on

The Governance Impact Calculator shows where performance stands. The Governance Assessment Questionnaire investigates the controls and practices behind the score. Used together, they provide a more complete basis for governance improvement, management review and stakeholder communication.

Trackable performance Review governance results across themes and reporting periods.

Clearer root causes Understand the policies and practices influencing each result.

Accountable actions Assign findings to owners and monitor completion.

Stronger transparency Support clearer internal and stakeholder communication.

Put your governance to the test

See where governance stands and what should improve next

Generate a structured score, examine the practices behind it and convert governance findings into measurable, accountable improvement.

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