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Beginner’s Guide to ESG for Startups

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By BKN DATA

12 February 2025

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Even early-stage companies can start integrating environmental, social, and governance practices today.

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Most ESG content targets enterprises. But impact begins at day one. In fact, startups have more agility to embed ESG into the DNA of their operations.

This guide offers a simple playbook: track only what matters, use ESG as a hiring and brand advantage, and avoid greenwashing by being honest about scope.

Includes a one‑page ESG policy template, a cap‑table impact calculator to model fundraising advantages, and open‑source frameworks to track scope‑1 emissions for under USD 99/year.

You’ll Learn

  • 3 starter ESG metrics every team can track
  • Low-cost ESG reporting tools
  • Storytelling ESG to customers and investors
  • Avoiding legal risk with honest frameworks

“ESG isn’t just good for the planet. It’s good for business.” – BKN DATA

Build for profit and purpose.

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