We Build ESG Systems That Stand Up to Scrutiny
ESG is now tied to enterprise value, capital access, and regulatory risk. But most organisations still treat it as a reporting exercise.That is where it fails.
ESG is reported. But ESG is not trusted.
CorpStage exists to close that gap by combining deep ESG expertise, financial discipline, and CorpStage 360 to build structured, governed, and audit-ready ESG operating models.
ESG is not reporting.
It is financial and operating infrastructure.
The new standard is evidence-based sustainability—where every claim is defensible, every metric traceable, and every decision backed by governance, risk, and financial impact analysis.
One ESG Operating Model. Four Integrated Layers.
Most organisations approach ESG as a reporting or compliance exercise. CorpStage approaches it as a system design and implementation challenge.
ESG Data Architecture
We design structured ESG data environments across entities, facilities, operations, and value chains
- Source-to-disclosure data lineage
- Integration with ERP, finance, and operational systems
- Standardised data models across business units
Methodology & Measurement Systems
We define how ESG metrics are calculated, estimated, governed, and documented so every number can be explained and defended.
- Metric definitions aligned to ISSB, CSRD, GRI, and TCFD
- Estimation hierarchies and boundary consistency
- Documented calculation logic and assumptions
Governance, Controls & Assurance Readiness
We embed ESG into organisational control frameworks so data collection, review, approval, and evidence are managed with discipline.
- Approval workflows and accountability structures
- Evidence management and audit trails
- Alignment with COSO and emerging assurance expectations
Decision & Output Layer
We translate ESG data into outputs that matter for boards, investors, lenders, buyers, auditors, and regulators.
- Investor-grade ISSB and CSRD disclosures
- Lender-ready ESG data for financing
- Buyer and supply chain compliance documentation
From advisory to systemised execution.
All four layers are implemented within CorpStage 360
One ESG Operating Model. Multiple Business Outcomes.
Strategy, data, governance, reporting and assurance — designed as one integrated ESG system, not disconnected advisory workstreams.
ESG Strategy
Board-aligned roadmap, maturity review and transformation priorities.
Global Compliance
ISSB, CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, CDP and audit-ready disclosures.
Net Zero
Scope 1–3 accounting, SBTi targets and credible decarbonisation plans.
Sustainable Finance
SLL KPIs, impact cases, PCAF logic and investor-ready ESG packs.
Corporate Governance
Board oversight, ESG committees, controls and leadership KPIs.
ESG Data + AI
Controlled workflows, evidence, lineage and responsible AI insights through CorpStage 360.
Audit Readiness
Evidence packs, control testing and pre-audit review for ESG disclosures.
Supplier ESG
Supplier scoring, human rights due diligence and corrective action tracking.
Resource Efficiency
Closed-loop design, waste reduction and material recovery strategies.
Biodiversity
TNFD and LEAP-aligned assessment of nature risks and dependencies.
Responsible Tech
AI policies, controls and model risk governance for ESG operations.
Capability Building
Role-based ESG, climate, finance and governance training at scale.
Built at the Intersection of Finance, Governance, Technology, and ESG
CorpStage is led by professionals who understand that credible ESG requires more than disclosures. It requires systems, controls, evidence, financial discipline, and technology-enabled execution.
Dr. Nisha Kohli
Dr. Nisha Kohli brings over two decades of experience across finance, governance, and corporate strategy. A Chartered Accountant, PhD in Corporate Governance, and CFA Level III candidate, her work sits at the intersection of financial discipline and ESG transformation.
Her perspective was shaped through research into corporate failures where organisations appeared compliant, yet lacked the structural resilience to withstand real-world stress.
A checklist is not a strategy.
This insight became the foundation of CorpStage—moving ESG from paper-based promises to systemised, defensible, and financially integrated operating models.
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Ashit Padhi
Ashit Padhi brings over 28 years of global technology leadership, including experience managing large-scale enterprise systems across complex environments.
At CorpStage, he leads the architectural vision behind CorpStage 360—transforming ESG from fragmented, manual processes into a unified, technology-enabled operating model.
His work focuses on structured data pipelines, governance workflows, and human-in-the-loop AI—ensuring ESG systems are scalable, transparent, and audit-ready.
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CorpStage is driven by a powerhouse of expertise, with over 100+ years of combined experience:
Irena Zubcevic
Former Chief Policy Officer at the United Nations, with over 20 years in sustainable development.
Henry K.H. Wang
International author, advisor, and speaker with decades of global experience
ESG Champions
Katarina M.V. Galic
Entrepreneur and PhD candidate in Sustainable Energy Systems, with a global footprint in business and startup advisory.
Brian Cleator P.Biol
ESG and HSE risk management expert specializing in energy and infrastructure projects worldwide.
Roy Ling
Investment banker, board director, and ESG finance professor with 20+ years in capital markets.
Eric A. Fay
Consultant and project manager specializing in banking, insurance, asset management, and fintech.
Jit Hinchman
Founder of Supply Chain Adviser™, business strategist, and global ambassador for sustainable supply chains.
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Current job openings and opportunities to join the team.
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Your Success is Our Purpose, Your Vision is Our Mission
Gazala Sheikh, Cso- L&t Finance
Rony J Palathinkal, Ceo Of Greenarc Capital
