CG Business Consulting

Name

CG Business Consulting

Legal name

CG Business Consulting

Website

https://cgbusinessconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

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Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Management Consulting

Keywords

• ISO certification consultancy
• Sustainability ESG consulting
• Management systems implementation
• Information security advisory
• Digital compliance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ISO Certification Consultancy: End-to-end consultancy services for ISO certification including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 50001, 22301, 27701 and integrated management systems. Fixed-fee pricing model with transparent costs before project commencement.
2. Sustainability & ESG Services: Sustainability consulting including CSRD reporting, ESG strategy, carbon footprinting, Net Zero pathway development, and double materiality assessments
3. Energy Audits: SEAI-funded energy audits for Irish SMEs with voucher-based funding up to €2,000 covering consultancy-led energy assessment services
4. ISO Auditing & Ongoing Support: Post-certification support including internal audits, gap assessments, regulatory updates, system reviews, and digital optimisation services
5. Digital Transformation Services: Microsoft 365 solutions, SharePoint development, workflow automation, and AI-enabled compliance acceleration services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CG Business Consulting is an Irish consultancy that delivers end-to-end ISO certification, sustainability/ESG compliance, and digital transformation of management systems. Services span implementation, gap assessment, audit preparation, and ongoing support across ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, 50001, 22301, 27701, plus CSRD reporting, carbon footprinting, Net Zero pathways, and digital management systems built on Microsoft 365/SharePoint.

Product overview

CG Business Consulting is an Irish consultancy offering a comprehensive portfolio of ISO certification, sustainability compliance, and digital transformation services. Their core offerings include ISO Consultancy Services covering multiple standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, 50001, 22301, 27701), integrated QEHS Management Systems combining quality, environmental, and health & safety standards, Sustainability and ESG Services including CSRD reporting and Net Zero pathways, and Information Security Services with Digital Management Systems (DMS). The company differentiates through digitised management systems built on Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online platforms, with additional specialised services including SEAI-funded energy audits, Ecovadis advisory, and Integrated Scope 2 Operating Models. Their 12-week certification programme and 100% success rate underpin their market position.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO Consultancy Services End-to-end ISO certification consultancy covering multiple standards including ISO 9001, QEHS, ISO 14001, ISO 14064-1, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001. Services include gap assessments, implementation support, documentation, and audit preparation for Irish businesses.
• QEHS Management Systems Integrated Quality, Environment, Health and Safety (QEHS) management system combining ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards into a unified three-in-one management system approach.
• Sustainability and ESG Services Comprehensive sustainability consultancy including CSRD reporting, ESG strategy development, VSME reporting, carbon footprinting, GHG Protocol compliance, Net Zero pathway planning, and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) with Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).
• Information Security Services Information security consulting and ISO 27001 certification support, including Digital Management System (DMS) solutions, risk management, secure automation implementation, and ongoing compliance support.
• ISO Auditing Services Internal audits, gap assessments, and regulatory update support to help organisations maintain certification, demonstrate competence, and meet ongoing audit requirements.
• Integrated Scope 2 Operating Model A proprietary operating model that integrates Scope 2 emissions accounting with ISO management systems, helping organisations address corporate energy and decarbonisation strategies.
• Ecovadis Advisory Services Advisory services to help organisations achieve Ecovadis sustainability ratings, including gap analysis, improvement planning, and ongoing support for sustainability performance improvement.
• Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Services Comprehensive CSRD compliance support including readiness assessments, ESRS gap analyses, double materiality assessments, ESG reporting model design, and implementation across organisations.
• Double Materiality Assessment Comprehensive assessment integrating financial, environmental, and social dimensions to identify the full spectrum of ESG impacts, risks, and opportunities aligned with CSRD and ESRS frameworks.
• SEAI Funded Energy Audits Consultancy-led energy audits funded through the SEAI Support Scheme for Energy Audits (SSEA), helping Irish SMEs understand energy consumption and achieve optimal energy management while reducing energy bills.
• Digital Management Systems (DMS) Digitised ISO management systems that improve document control, audit readiness, reporting, and ongoing compliance using structured digital tools and efficient workflows built on Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% certification success rate on first attempt across over 800 companies since 2009
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• QMS International: Ireland/UK-based ISO management system consultancy offering ISO 9001/14001/45001 implementation and internal audit services. Closest direct peer given overlapping Irish market focus and ISO certification delivery model.
• Aveta Business Solutions: Irish ISO, quality, and integrated management systems consultancy serving SMEs and corporates in Ireland. Direct competitor with overlapping geographies, ISO certifications offered, and Irish SME customer base.
• Compliance & Risks: Dublin-headquartered compliance and risk advisory firm supporting organisations with regulatory and standards compliance. Comparable operating geography and client profile, with overlapping ISO/governance advisory expertise.

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Swiss-based global testing, inspection, and certification group providing ISO system certification and related advisory. Broad incumbent with overlapping ISO certifications and sustainability verification services.
• LRQA: UK-based assurance and certification provider offering ISO certification, training, and consulting. Comparable ISO certification delivery while operating at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• DNV (Business Assurance): Global assurance and certification company providing ISO certification audits, training, and advisory services. A scale incumbent competing in the same ISO certification buyer journey that CGBC supports pre-certification.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification firm with a dedicated ISO certification business line. Comparable in adjacent certification services, much larger, and competes for the same Irish/SME certification budgets.
• KPMG Ireland (Sustainability Services): Big Four firm in Ireland with a dedicated sustainability/ESG advisory practice serving CSRD, ESG strategy, and non-financial reporting. Competes for the same ESG/CSRD mandates that CGBC targets with its CSRD services.
• BSI Group: UK-headquartered global standards body and certification provider offering ISO certification, training, and consulting solutions worldwide. Broad incumbent with significantly larger scale, including adjacent consulting capabilities overlapping CGBC's core ISO offering.

Emerging players

• EcoVadis: Global sustainability ratings platform with an advisory/partner ecosystem (CGBC is listed as an EcoVadis advisor). Partial overlap in CSR/sustainability advisory where CGBC's Ecovadis offering intersects with the platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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