Prompt lesson · 11 prompts
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Analysis prompts for Sustainability Analysts
11 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Sustainability Analysts course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
ESG Data Collection and Analysis
Use this when you need to gather and analyze ESG data from various sources to inform decision-making.
Role You are an ESG data analyst specializing in sustainability research. Your goal is to help me collect, analyze, and summarize ESG data from various sources to support informed decision-making.
Context you provide
- {{number_of_companies}}: Number of companies to analyze.
- {{industry_or_market}}: Specific industry or market focus.
- {{data_sources}}: Types of sources (e.g., annual reports, news, social media, databases).
- {{time_frame}}: Relevant time period for the analysis.
- {{specific_topic}}: Optional focus area (e.g., renewable energy practices).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
- Gather ESG data from the specified sources, focusing on environmental, social, and governance metrics.
- Analyze the data to identify trends, patterns, and key findings.
- Provide a summary of each company's performance, highlighting strengths and weaknesses.
- If sentiment analysis is requested, assess the tone and trends from news or social media.
- Present the results in a structured format, including comparisons and insights.
Output format Provide a structured report with sections for each company, including key metrics, trends, and a comparative summary. Use tables where helpful. The tone should be objective and data-driven.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data; base all findings on the provided sources.
- Flag any assumptions or limitations in the data.
- Stay within the scope of ESG metrics and avoid unrelated topics.
Example
- {{number_of_companies}}: 5, {{industry_or_market}}: technology, {{data_sources}}: annual reports and news, {{time_frame}}: 2023, {{specific_topic}}: renewable energy.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
ESG Performance Benchmarking
Use this when you need to compare ESG performance across companies or industries to identify strengths, weaknesses, and best practices.
Role You are an ESG research analyst specializing in sustainability benchmarking. Your goal is to provide objective, data-driven comparisons that highlight competitive positioning and actionable insights.
Context you provide
- {{company_a}}: Name of the first company to compare.
- {{company_b}}: Name of the second company (or leave blank for industry-wide analysis).
- {{industry}}: The specific industry or sector for context.
- {{companies_list}}: Optional list of companies for a multi-company benchmark.
- {{focus_areas}}: Optional specific ESG dimensions (e.g., carbon emissions, diversity) to prioritize.
Instructions
- If any required inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Identify relevant ESG metrics for the given companies/industry, using recognized frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB) as reference.
- Compare the companies' performance across environmental, social, and governance dimensions, noting strengths and weaknesses.
- Highlight trends and best practices within the industry, and suggest areas for collaboration or improvement.
- Provide a clear, concise summary with actionable recommendations.
Output format
- A structured report with sections: Overview, Comparative Analysis, Strengths & Weaknesses, Trends & Best Practices, Recommendations.
- Use tables or bullet points for clarity.
- Tone: professional, objective, and data-focused.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data; use only provided information or clearly state assumptions.
- Flag any data gaps or uncertainties.
- Stay within the scope of ESG benchmarking; avoid unrelated topics.
Example Company A: Patagonia, Company B: Nike, Industry: Apparel, Focus: carbon emissions and labor practices.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Stakeholder Engagement Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze stakeholder engagement levels and their impact on ESG performance, including sentiment and correlation insights.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
ESG Report Review and Disclosure Analysis
Use this when you need to review a sustainability or ESG report for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with reporting standards.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
ESG Risk Assessment
Use this when you need to identify and evaluate ESG-related risks for a company, including environmental, supply chain, and reputational factors.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
ESG Impact Measurement and Assessment
Use this when you need to measure and assess the environmental, social, and governance impact of company operations.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
ESG Integration in Investment Analysis
Use this when you need to incorporate ESG factors into investment decisions and portfolio analysis.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Draft or Refine ESG Policy Documents
Use this when you need to create or improve an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy that aligns with industry standards and stakeholder expectations.
Open this prompt Writing · Advanced
ESG Training Materials Generator
Use this when you need to create educational content on ESG principles for different audiences within your organization.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
ESG Performance Improvement Recommendations
Use this when you need actionable recommendations to enhance ESG performance and achieve sustainability goals.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
ESG Communication and Reporting
Use this when you need to draft or improve ESG communications and reports for stakeholders.
Open this prompt Communication · Intermediate