About us
Our story
Our mission: Accessible expertise for Australian businesses
The introduction of Australia’s Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) has created a critical challenge for thousands of businesses: how to comply without prohibitive costs or complexity.
We believe the expert guidance needed for compliance should not be confined to the top end of town. Essential ESG exists to provide pragmatic, accessible, and audit-ready ESG solutions for ASRS Group 2 and Group 3 reporting entities, helping you meet and exceed stakeholder expectations without the excessive overhead of a large firm.
Our approach: Commercially grounded & essential
We specialise in designing and implementing ESG programs that are both robust and realistic. We focus on what is essential to your organisation, your goals, and your capabilities. Our guidance is always commercially grounded, aligning your sustainability activities with global frameworks (ASRS, ISSB, TCFD, GRI) while ensuring they create tangible business value.
Our expertise: Deep experience you can trust
Our firm was founded by Grant Hinner, a leader in sustainability with deep experience across construction, mining, finance, and government. The Essential ESG team brings a combined 30+ years of experience from Australia and the US. For specialised needs, we leverage an extended network of experts in ESG and financial risk governance, ensuring we deliver comprehensive solutions for every client.
