Kintera is a sustainability consultancy that helps businesses integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into their operations.

We offer services such as ESG strategy, reporting, and climate risk management to guide businesses toward sustainable growth.

We have experience across various business sectors, but do specialise in real estate and healthcare.

Absolutely. We seamlessly integrate with internal teams and other consultants, adapting to your preferred working style.

Traditional consulting often creates dependency by delivering solutions in isolation. At Kintera, we embed our expertise within your team, co-creating strategies that stick. We transfer knowledge and build capability so your business can continue driving sustainability long after we leave. We are only small. We only serve a small number of clients at any one time. We lean into partnerships, collaborations and tech as required. One of our more unique partnerships is with the Executive Partnership where we offer fractional CSO support. We have examples where we have used their wider network for more support across tech, people, procurement and finance.

It means we work from your side of the desk. Collaborating closely, understanding your priorities, and designing bespoke sustainability strategies together. We become part of your team, not just an external advisor. This is really evident when we provide fractional CSO support. We have delivered projects in a clients office for a number of months - understanding exactly what is on a client’s agenda and how the business works. Delivering ESG projects, and then when the capacity and confidence is there moving slowly away.

Through knowledge transfer, horizon scanning, and capability building. When we step away, your organisation retains the tools, insights, and confidence to continue implementing and evolving your sustainability strategy.

We’re a boutique consultancy serving a small group of clients at any one time. Our deep expertise in sustainability and climate risk ensures every engagement is personal and partnership-driven.

We can cover the whole of the UK, but we have experience of international engagements in Europe and the US.

Absolutely. We can guide you through the certification process, whether you’re pursuing a specific ESG framework, such as GRI or certifications like ISO 14001 or B Corp. We have great partnerships with companies across Europe that we have procured to provide BREEAM, LEED, WELL and Fitwel.

A Fractional CSO, or Chief Strategy Officer, is a strategic consultant who works with businesses on a part-time or project basis to develop and implement strategic plans for growth and retention.

A Fractional CSO is responsible for analyzing the business’s current strategies, identifying areas for improvement, and developing strategic plans to drive growth and increase customer retention. They also work closely with the leadership team to align business objectives and provide guidance on strategic decision-making.

A Fractional CSO differs from a traditional CSO in that they work on a part-time or project basis rather than being a full-time employee. This allows businesses to access the expertise of a seasoned strategic consultant without the cost of a full-time executive.

Kintera’s Fractional CSO serves businesses across a wide range of industries, with specalisms in healthcare, and real estate. Our expert consultants has experience in various sectors and can tailor their strategies to meet the unique needs of each industry.

A Fractional CSO can help your business achieve growth by conducting a thorough analysis of your current strategies, identifying areas for improvement, and developing a strategic plan that aligns with your business goals. They can also provide guidance and support in implementing and executing the strategies to drive growth.

The cost of hiring a Fractional CSO varies depending on the scope and duration of the project. Kintera offers flexible pricing options to accommodate the specific needs and budget of each client. Contact us for a customised quote.

The duration of a Fractional CSO engagement depends on the specific needs of the business. It can range from a few months to a year or longer, depending on the complexity of the project and the desired outcomes. Our consultants work closely with clients to determine the appropriate duration for each engagement.

Kintera’s Fractional CSOs bring a wealth of experience and a track record of success in driving growth and retention for businesses. Our consultants are dedicated to providing practical solutions and meaningful results. Kintera works as part of the Executive Partnership. This collaboration provides high level advisory across various business components including finance, M&A, technology, process and people. Bringing sustainability into this mix is powerful.

B Corp certification is awarded by B Lab, a global non-profit organisation that verifies companies against rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. It confirms that a business genuinely balances profit with purpose and is accountable to all stakeholders, not just shareholders.

In 2025 B Lab introduced its most significant overhaul of the standards to date. The old points-based model has been retired, and companies must now meet mandatory minimum requirements across all impact areas, rather than compensating weaknesses in one area with strengths in another. These changes were introduced to improve rigour, align with new global regulations and ensure genuine impact.

Every company seeking certification must now meet standards across seven impact areas: Purpose and stakeholder governance, fair work, justice equity diversity and inclusion, human rights, climate action, environmental stewardship and circularity, and government affairs and collective action. These areas replace the option to focus on only high-scoring topics.

B Lab released the reimagined standards, formally known as V2.0, in April 2025. An updated version, V2.1, incorporating community feedback, was released in August 2025. These will become the main certification standards from 2026 onwards.

Under the new model companies must meet a set of Year 0 sub‑requirements to achieve certification, then additional requirements at Year 3 and Year 5. This ensures continuous improvement rather than one‑off compliance.

To certify, companies must adopt legal language that formally commits them to considering all stakeholders in decision-making. This ensures accountability beyond shareholders and becomes part of the organisation’s governance structure.

To be eligible, a company must be for‑profit, legally incorporated, have at least 12 months of operations and derive less than one percent of revenue from excluded industries such as fossil fuels, tobacco, gambling, pornography, weapons and detention facilities.

From 2025 all companies seeking certification with more than 250 employees or more than 75 million dollars in revenue must publish annual greenhouse gas emissions data. This aligns with rising global expectations for climate transparency.

All B Corp assessments will now be externally verified to meet EU greenwashing regulations. This increases credibility but requires companies to prepare for more detailed scrutiny of claims and documentation.

Benefits include enhanced credibility, stronger operational processes, improved employee engagement, attraction of ESG-focused investors and competitive advantage in procurement. Certification demonstrates that claims about sustainability and ethical practices are backed by formal evidence.

Certification timelines vary by company size and complexity. New standards require multi‑year improvement plans rather than a single evaluation, so companies should expect ongoing commitments beyond initial certification.

The B Impact Assessment is the evaluation tool used by B Lab to measure a company’s impact across governance, workers, community, environment and customers. It historically used a points-based system, but this is being phased out as the new standards take effect.

B Corps with recertification dates in 2025 and 2026 follow specific routes depending on size and complexity. They must begin transitioning to the new standards, with requirements applied in phases to support continuous improvement.

The 2025 overhaul was introduced to address rising regulatory demands, reduce ambiguity, strengthen integrity and eliminate loopholes. The changes reflect four years of global consultation and are intended to push companies toward consistent, accountable, measurable impact.

We help organisations approach B Corp in a structured and achievable way. Rather than treating certification as a box‑ticking exercise, we focus on strengthening the underlying practices that drive long term value. Our role is to guide you through the assessment, identify the areas that matter most for your business and build a plan that improves performance across governance, workers, community, environment and customers.

Kintera provides practical support at every stage, from readiness reviews and gap analysis to action planning and implementation. We help you prioritise the changes that will make the biggest difference, embed improvements into existing processes and prepare the evidence you need for a smooth submission. The aim is to help you reach certification in a credible, efficient and manageable way while building a more resilient and responsible organisation in the process.

ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems. It provides a structured framework that helps organisations identify, manage and improve their environmental impacts, enhance compliance and strengthen business resilience. More than 300,000 organisations worldwide are certified to it.

An EMS defines how an organisation manages its environmental responsibilities. It includes identifying environmental impacts, setting measurable objectives, implementing operational controls and monitoring progress to ensure continual improvement.

The 2026 revision updates the standard to reflect global environmental priorities, including climate change, biodiversity, pollution and resource scarcity. It also strengthens supply chain oversight, life cycle thinking and risk‑based management.

The updated standard is expected to be published in April 2026, following the release of the Final Draft International Standard in early 2026. Organisations will then have a three‑year transition period, likely ending in 2029.

Significant updates include:
• Explicit consideration of climate change, biodiversity and resource availability in context analysis.
• Stronger leadership accountability and a clearer focus on natural resource protection.
• A new clause requiring structured change management (6.3).
• Clarified risk and opportunity planning requirements (6.1.4 and 6.1.5).
• Expanded life‑cycle perspective guidance and revised EMS scope decisions.
• Stronger controls for externally provided processes, products and services

All ISO 14001:2015 certificates will need to transition to the 2026 edition within the three‑year transition window. Certificates not updated by the transition deadline will expire.

To be eligible, a company must be for‑profit, legally incorporated, have at least 12 months of operations and derive less than one percent of revenue from excluded industries such as fossil fuels, tobacco, gambling, pornography, weapons and detention facilities.

Yes. ISO 14001 uses the Harmonised Structure, making it compatible with ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 45001 (health and safety) and others. This helps organisations streamline audits and integrate business systems. Kintera have close parternships with a company that offers ISO 27001, 9001, 22301 & 42001 for SMEs [Sarah Etherington Consulting - Information Security, Sorted]

Organisations report:
• Lower operational costs through reduced energy, water and waste.
• Improved regulatory compliance and reduced legal risks.
• Increased stakeholder credibility and trust.
• Enhanced employee engagement and supplier performance.

The updated version strengthens requirements around:
• Climate resilience and climate‑related risks.
• Biodiversity and ecosystem protection.
• Sustainable resource use and circularity.
• Environmental conditions influencing organisational decision‑making

Recommended steps include:
• Updating context, risk assessments and life‑cycle evaluations.
• Reviewing environmental policy and leadership commitments.
• Strengthening supplier controls and contract expectations.
• Ensuring EMS records are “available as documented information”.
• Planning for structured change management (new clause 6.3).

Kintera helps you meet ISO 14001 requirements by turning complex environmental management rules into clear, practical actions. The upcoming 2026 update increases the focus on climate change, biodiversity and supply chain oversight, and Kintera ensures your system is ready for these changes.
You benefit from expert guidance, simpler compliance, stronger leadership alignment and a smooth transition process through the new three‑year update window. We like to sit on ‘your side of the desk’ supporting you as required to accreditation.

The NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment is an online self‑assessment tool that suppliers use to share sustainability information with the NHS. It helps suppliers understand how well they align with NHS Net Zero and wider sustainability priorities, and it provides a single route for sustainability data sharing. After completing it, suppliers receive a sustainability maturity score and guidance on how to progress.

Suppliers bidding for NHS England Medicines Value and Access tenders, and suppliers on or applying to NHS Supply Chain frameworks, are required to complete the Evergreen Assessment. Completion is strongly encouraged for all other suppliers and will become essential by 2030 as the NHS moves towards Net Zero procurement requirements.

The assessment is not scored within general procurement but is mandatory for specific tender types. NHS Supply Chain frameworks and NHS England Medicines tenders require suppliers to submit Evergreen as part of the tendering process. Tender packs clearly indicate when Evergreen is required within the qualification questionnaire.

Evergreen supports the NHS ambition to become the world’s first Net Zero health system. Since over 60 percent of NHS emissions arise from its supply chain, the programme ensures that suppliers adopt sustainable practices in carbon reporting, social value and ethical supply chain management.

The Evergreen Assessment reviews carbon reporting, emissions reduction targets, social value, modern slavery prevention, supply chain transparency and wider ESG factors. It aims to ensure suppliers meet increasingly rigorous sustainability expectations across the NHS.

Key requirements are being phased in. Carbon Reduction Plans have been required for contracts over £5 million since 2023 and now apply to all procurements. From 2028 product carbon footprint data will be required, while by 2030 suppliers must publish ongoing sustainability reporting aligned with Evergreen to remain eligible for NHS contracts.

A Carbon Reduction Plan is a formal document showing a supplier’s carbon footprint, baseline year, Net Zero commitment and emissions reduction actions. It must follow PPN 06/21 requirements. Evergreen uses this information to assess a supplier’s sustainability maturity. Many suppliers must publish a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan as part of their NHS tendering process.

The Evergreen Assessment must be submitted annually for suppliers in scope, such as NHS Supply Chain and Medicine suppliers. Other suppliers will increasingly need to submit annually as the NHS phases in Net Zero aligned procurement.

Suppliers complete the assessment online via the NHS systems indicated in their tender documentation. Many suppliers must first register on the Atamis procurement portal, where documentation and submissions are handled.

Evergreen is not scored for general evaluation but provides the NHS with transparency on sustainability performance across the supply chain. It benchmarks suppliers, highlights areas for improvement and supports alignment with the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap.

Evergreen creates a single communication route with NHS buyers, helps suppliers benchmark progress against NHS expectations and increases competitiveness in future tenders. It also supports internal sustainability planning and demonstrates commitment to environmental responsibility, which strengthens supplier reputation.

Yes. The Evergreen Assessment replaces the former Carbon Waste and Water Reduction Assessment to remove duplication and unify sustainability reporting across the NHS.

Products and services in scope include medicines, medical technologies and devices, borderline substances, plasma derived products and homecare services when procured through NHS England Medicines Value and Access tenders.

Kintera are associated with the Executive Partnership. This means that our NHS Evergreen work is a collaboration of well informed consultants that understand not only energy and carbon, but matters that cover the entire Assessment. These include governance issues such as supply chain, and social issues such as modern slavery and gender pay gap. Collectively we provide the most robust pathway for holistic improvement.

The UK SRS are the UK government's framework for creating sustainability disclosure standards by assessing and endorsing the global baseline ISSB (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2) standards. Their purpose is to provide comparable, decision‑useful information for investors

The standards support the UK government’s ambition to be a global centre for sustainable finance. They align UK reporting with international developments, reduce fragmentation and enhance investor confidence.

They are based on the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards:

IFRS S1: General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information

IFRS S2: Climate‑related Disclosures
The UK is consulting on UK‑specific versions called UK SRS S1 and UK SRS S2.

The UK government aims to publish final versions of UK SRS S1 and S2 in early 2026 for voluntary adoption. Decisions on mandatory use will follow FCA and government consultations.

Initially, reporting will be voluntary, but the government and FCA are considering making the standards mandatory for certain UK entities in the future. This may include “economically significant companies”, such as listed companies and large private companies or LLPs.

The scope is still under consultation, but expected in‑scope entities include:

UK listed companies

Large private companies

Large LLPs
Further consultation will determine requirements under the Companies Act 2006 and UK Listing Rules.

The UK intends only minor UK‑specific amendments, such as:

Aligning reporting timelines more closely with financial statements

Offering “climate‑first” transitional relief
Otherwise, the standards remain closely aligned to IFRS S1 and S2 to maintain global comparability.

UK SRS S1 requires disclosure of:

Governance of sustainability risks

Strategy relating to sustainability

Risk management processes

Metrics and targets
It applies to any sustainability‑related risks and opportunities affecting enterprise value.

UK SRS S2 is climate‑specific, focusing on:

Physical and transition risks

GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2, and some Scope 3 requirements)

Climate‑related opportunities
It builds on S1 and aligns with the TCFD structure.

The ISSB standards have effectively subsumed TCFD, and the UK SRS will align climate disclosures with IFRS S2, which “broadly correspond” to TCFD recommendations.

The UK SRS form one pillar of the government’s wider SDR framework, introduced to streamline sustainability information flows across corporates, investors, and consumers. SDR development explicitly incorporates ISSB standards.

Not yet. The government is consulting on the regulatory endorsement process and potential future requirements under the Companies Act 2006 and for FCA‑regulated entities.

Organisations should:

Map existing reporting (TCFD, ESRS, voluntary ESG disclosures) to draft UK SRS requirements

Identify material sustainability‑related risks and opportunities

Prepare for assurance requirements anticipated under future UK reforms

Monitor FCA consultations on listing rule changes
Sources note that early preparation supports smoother transition and investor confidence.

Consultations: 2025

Final voluntary UK SRS S1 and S2: Early 2026

Potential mandatory adoption: From 2027 or beyond (subject to FCA and government decisions)

FCA is already consulting on integrating UK SRS into listing rules.

It advises the Secretary of State on endorsement decisions for ISSB standards and ensures UK SRS align with international expectations while reflecting UK needs.

The foundations of UK SRS and CSRD are different. UK SRS focuses on financial materiality, CSRD focuses on double materiality, making its disclosures more complex. Therefore, if you begin by benchmarking your current reporting against the more granular CSRD, you can begin to identify key gaps and opportunities and, most importantly, create a roadmap for compliance across the Group and entity level disclosures.

New disclosures can add complexity to an already lengthy Annual Report, and finding the right balance between detail and readability remains a challenge for many businesses.

The tide is changing, and in many cases, humans don’t read your report first; AI does. Therefore, you need to create disclosures that are AI-fluent. We recommend considering how to embed disclosures in relevant sections or create an index to highlight where specific disclosures can be found. XBRL tagging will also help with this, acting as the bridge between the human and AI audiences. AI groups content and searches for patterns when formulating its output, so ensuring your sustainability content is both clear from a language perspective and consistent in delivery is crucial.

Complying with these standards isn’t a box-ticking exercise; it’s a business shift. It takes time to build the foundations required for these disclosures. Starting voluntarily now ensures that when the draft standards come into effect, your business is already ahead of the curve.

Integrating ISO 14091 climate risk assessment into your current management systems, such as ISO 14001 Environmental Management, creates a unified approach to managing environmental and climate-related risks. By linking processes across standards, businesses can build synergies that improve efficiency and resilience.

The first step is to identify climate risks and opportunities relevant to your organisation. These should be embedded into existing workflows, ensuring that adaptation measures become part of day-to-day operations rather than standalone projects. Early involvement of all departments is critical to avoid bottlenecks and ensure smooth implementation.

An integrated management system combining ISO 14091 with other standards saves time and resources, supports legal compliance, and strengthens long-term resilience against climate impacts. The result? Greater efficiency, reduced risk, and a clear demonstration of sustainability leadership.

Accurate climate risk assessment under ISO 14091 depends on high-quality, region-specific data. At Kintera, we combine multiple sources to deliver robust, evidence-based analysis:

Climate and Weather Data
Historic and projected climate datasets from trusted providers, including UK Met Office, Copernicus Climate Data Store, and IPCC scenarios.

Environmental and Hazard Information
Flood maps, heatwave projections, and storm frequency data from national agencies and local authorities.

Socioeconomic and Infrastructure Data
Population density, building typologies, and critical infrastructure exposure from government databases and industry reports.

Global Standards and Research
We integrate insights from international organisations such as the World Meteorological Organisation and peer-reviewed climate science.

Why it matters:
Data must be current, regionally relevant, and quality-assured to produce realistic vulnerability and impact assessments. Our team handles sourcing, validation, and interpretation so you get actionable insights without the complexity of managing multiple portals or subscriptions.

Securing leadership buy-in for ISO 14091 climate risk assessment starts with clear alignment to business priorities. At Kintera, we recommend three key steps:

1. Connect Climate Risk to Strategic Goals
Show how ISO 14091 strengthens resilience, supports compliance with frameworks like CSRD, and protects long-term asset value. Position climate risk management as a driver of competitive advantage, not just a regulatory tick-box.

2. Make Benefits Tangible
Highlight measurable outcomes, such as reduced risk exposure, cost savings from proactive adaptation, and improved investor confidence. Use real examples and data to demonstrate the financial and reputational upside.

3. Communicate and Involve Early
Engage leadership from the outset with open dialogue and clear milestones. Provide regular progress updates and show how climate risk integration complements existing ISO systems like 14001 or 9001. This builds trust and ensures smooth implementation.

A well-structured plan backed by transparent reporting turns climate risk management into a strategic asset and secures leadership commitment for the long term.

GRESB, the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark, is the leading global ESG benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments. It provides a standardised framework for assessing sustainability performance, enabling investors, fund managers and asset owners to evaluate ESG risks, resilience and long‑term value.

GRESB was founded in 2009 by a consortium of major pension funds who wanted consistent, comparable insights into the ESG performance of their real estate investments. Prior to GRESB, sustainability data was fragmented across spreadsheets and reporting approaches, making comparisons nearly impossible.

GRESB scores participants on a 0–100 scale divided into two main components:
• Management (30 percent) which assesses ESG policies, governance, roles, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Performance (70 percent) which evaluates energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water, waste, building certifications, data coverage and year‑on‑year improvement.
This score is converted into a 1–5 star rating and benchmarked against peers.

Real estate and infrastructure companies, fund managers, asset owners and operators report ESG data through GRESB’s structured annual assessment. In 2024, more than 2,200 real estate entities participated.

GRESB provides transparency, comparability and validated ESG data, helping investors assess climate risk, asset resilience and long‑term value. More than 150 institutional investors use GRESB to evaluate sustainability performance across portfolios.