Question Framework and Scoring System

Each ESG Pathway assessment question is designed to measure a specific, practical outcome aligned to one of the Environmental, Social, or Governance themes (or sub-themes). You’re not being judged on perfection — you’re being assessed on how far ESG practices have progressed across your organisation.

This walkthrough uses a Digital Pathway question to show how scoring works. The same principles apply to ESG.

Question Structure

Each question includes:

• ✅ A short title (e.g. “Carbon Emissions Monitoring”)

• 📄 A detailed outcome statement describing what good practice looks like

• 🔢 A scoring guide from 0 to 3, linked to the maturity model

• 💡 Tooltips and examples (where relevant)

• 📝 Space for supporting evidence or comments

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Scoring Breakdown

The scoring system uses a simple 0–3 scale:

• 0 – Not Considered: No evidence of activity

• 1 – Defined: Intent is clear, early-stage action visible

• 2 – Managed: Practice is implemented and monitored

• 3 – Optimised: Practice is embedded and continuously improved

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Tips for Scoring

• ✅ Be honest — this is about learning and progress

• 📂 Use internal evidence or practical examples to support your choices

• 🧠 If uncertain, score conservatively and add comments for moderation

• 🔁 Aim for consistency across related questions