What Sancroft does

Sancroft is an independent sustainability and ESG consultancy headquartered in London, founded in 1997 by Lord Deben (John Gummer, former UK Secretary of State for the Environment). The firm advises corporations and financial services clients across diverse sectors on sustainability strategy, ESG governance and risk management, reporting and disclosures, capacity building, and due diligence. Its service portfolio spans alignment with major frameworks including GRI, TCFD, TNFD, CSRD, CSDDD, and EUDR, with a regulatory and standards-driven positioning reinforced by advisory connections to former leadership of the GRI Global Sustainability Standards Board.

Sancroft's core offering is bespoke human-led advisory rather than a proprietary technology platform; competitive differentiation rests on its senior practitioner team, 25+ years of accumulated engagements, and an advisor roster with regulatory and corporate sustainability pedigree. The firm monetizes through multi-year, custom-engagement-based consulting contracts priced by scope and complexity, with no public rate card and no software or productized offering. Client engagement is direct and relationship-led, supported by thought leadership content, industry events, webinars, and case-study marketing rather than channel partnerships or intermediaries.

The firm operates from a single London headquarters (46 Queen Anne's Gate), employs 11-50 staff, and is registered as Sancroft International Limited, a private limited company in England and Wales. It is independently owned (no disclosed external investment), certified as a B Corporation, an EcoVadis Platinum-rated entity (2023, 2024), and a signatory of the UN Global Compact and the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment. Leadership transitioned in 2025, with Felix Gummer succeeding Judy Kuszewski as Chief Executive; Kathleen Enright serves as Managing Partner and John Gummer, Lord Deben, remains Chairman.

Name

Sancroft

Legal name

Sancroft International Limited

Website

https://sancroft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sancroft is an independent London-based sustainability and ESG consultancy founded in 1997, advising corporations and financial services firms on sustainability strategy, governance, reporting, and due diligence through bespoke advisory engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability & ESG Consulting

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ), ESG Reporting, Disclosure & Regulatory Compliance (SFDR, EU Taxonomy, TCFD/ISSB) (FSAAALAK), ESG/Sustainable Investment Advisory (FSAEAAAJ), Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory (BPAHAJAH), Sustainability & ESG Reporting (GRI/SASB/ISSB/CSRD) (EUAHAJAB)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• ESG advisory
• Climate risk assessment
• Sustainability reporting
• ESG strategy

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sustainability & ESG Advisory Services: Sancroft generates revenue through providing bespoke consulting services to corporate and financial services clients. Services include sustainability strategy development, ESG governance and risk management, reporting and disclosures (aligned with GRI, TCFD, TNFD, CSRD), capacity building, human rights due diligence, and ESG integration. The firm uses a tailored, practical approach to help clients create meaningful change in their businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sancroft is an independent international sustainability and ESG consultancy providing bespoke advisory services to corporations and financial services firms. Its core offerings include sustainability strategy development, ESG governance and risk management, reporting and disclosures aligned with global frameworks (GRI, TCFD, TNFD, CSRD), ESG due diligence, capacity building, climate and nature risk assessment, and supply chain sustainability support. All services are tailored to each client's industry, scope, and regulatory needs.

Product overview

Sancroft is an independent sustainability and ESG consultancy offering advisory services to corporations and financial services firms. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of consultancy offerings organized around two core service areas: Corporate Services (including capacity building, sustainability strategies, and governance support) and Financial Services (including ESG integration, reporting, due diligence, and risk management). These services help clients build responsible organizations, develop sustainability strategies, manage ESG risks, prepare disclosures aligned with global frameworks (GRI, PRI, TCFD, TNFD), and implement sustainability practices across their operations and supply chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Services Bespoke sustainability and ESG advisory services for corporations across sectors including retail, food and beverage, hospitality, construction, manufacturing, technology, and energy. The practice covers capacity building, sustainability strategy development, governance and risk management, reporting and disclosures, and supply chain sustainability support.
• Financial Services Bespoke ESG advisory services for asset managers, private equity firms, banks, and other financial institutions. Covers ESG integration in investment decisions, portfolio climate risk assessment, TCFD-aligned disclosures, responsible investment policy development, ESG due diligence for acquisitions, and human rights due diligence in supplier contracts.
• ESG Governance and Risk Management Advisory service helping firms build governance structures, processes, and management controls to implement ESG strategies, meet stakeholder expectations, and respond to regulations such as the UK Modern Slavery Act. Used by clients such as Lloyds Banking Group and the Castle Trust Bank board.
• Sustainability Strategies Development of bespoke sustainability strategies including current state assessment, market landscape review, gap analysis, and implementation support. Used by clients such as GameChange Solar (first ESG strategy), Origin Enterprises (financial and impact materiality), and Kier (sustainability strategy addressing material risks).
• Reporting and Disclosures ESG reporting and disclosure advisory helping clients align with global frameworks including GRI, PRI, and TCFD, and develop narrative disclosures such as sustainability narratives and double materiality assessments under CSRD. Used by clients including The Wine Society (first sustainability narrative) and Cedo (voluntary CSRD report).
• ESG Due Diligence Comprehensive ESG due diligence and risk assessment for organizations, portfolio companies, and prospective acquisitions and mergers. Used to evaluate climate, nature, and human rights risks in investments and supply chains.
• Capacity Building Bespoke support to help organizations implement and roll out sustainability strategies through training, briefings, and internal communications, including board-level sustainability education such as that delivered to Castle Trust Bank.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 years of trusted advisor relationships with corporations and financial services firms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UN Global CompactcoreOthersSancroft is a signatory of the UN Global Compact, committing to align operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. The UNGC logo is displayed on Sancroft's website.
• Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)coreOthersSancroft is a signatory of the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment, a global scheme for incorporating responsible actions into investment decisions with over 5,300 signatories. Sancroft helps clients with PRI business readiness and reporting.
• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSancroft provides guidance on reporting against GRI standards, one of the most widely used sustainability reporting frameworks globally. GRI is a knowledge partner to TNFD and Sancroft's advisors include former GRI Global Sustainability Standards Board Chair.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Anthesis Group: Anthesis is a global sustainability consultancy that advises corporates and financial institutions on ESG strategy, reporting, supply chain sustainability, and climate/nature advisory. It is the closest direct competitor to Sancroft in both service mix and client segment.
• South Pole: South Pole is a climate and sustainability advisory firm helping corporates, financial institutions, and public-sector clients with decarbonization strategies, nature-based solutions, and ESG disclosures — closely overlapping Sancroft's corporate and financial services offerings.
• BSR (Business for Social Responsibility): BSR is a sustainable business network and consultancy advising large corporates on ESG strategy, human rights due diligence, climate, and supply chain sustainability — directly comparable to Sancroft's Corporate Services practice.
• The Carbon Trust: The Carbon Trust is a UK-based climate and sustainability consultancy providing advisory, certification, and disclosure services to corporates and governments. Its UK origin and ESG advisory focus make it a strong direct peer to Sancroft.
• Quantis: Quantis is a sustainability consultancy specializing in environmental footprinting, science-based targets, and ESG strategy for consumer-facing corporates. It overlaps significantly with Sancroft's Corporate Services and reporting/disclosures work.
• BSD Consulting: BSD Consulting is a boutique sustainability and CSR advisory firm helping multinational clients integrate sustainability into strategy, operations, and supply chains — comparable in scale, positioning, and service mix to Sancroft.

Broad incumbents

• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): ERM is a large global environmental, sustainability, and health & safety consultancy. While much broader and larger than Sancroft, it competes for ESG strategy, climate risk, and reporting mandates from the same enterprise client base.
• WSP: WSP is a global professional services firm with a substantial sustainability and climate advisory practice. As a broad incumbent, it competes for ESG advisory mandates with Sancroft, particularly in infrastructure, real estate, and built-environment engagements.
• EcoAct (an Accenture company): EcoAct, now part of Accenture, is a climate consultancy advising corporates on net-zero strategy, carbon accounting, and TCFD/CSRD reporting. It represents a scaled, now-embedded competitor to Sancroft's climate and disclosure work.
• Ramboll: Ramboll is a global engineering, design, and sustainability consultancy. Its sustainability services — including strategy, reporting, and climate advisory — overlap with Sancroft's corporate offering, particularly for European enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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