What Five | ESG consultancy does

Five is a boutique ESG advisory firm headquartered in Khimki, Moscow Region, Russia, founded in 2014 and operating with a team of approximately six employees. The firm positions itself as a specialist consultancy helping corporations and technology startups integrate sustainable development principles into their operations, with stated coverage across IT, construction, FMCG, logistics, NGOs, retail, and banking.

The company's offering is structured around eight integrated service modules: Diagnostics (materiality assessment, benchmarking, supply chain and climate impact assessment), Strategy (vision setting, science-based targets, regulatory alignment, KPIs, governance), Reporting (framework-aligned disclosures under GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, EU Taxonomy), Training (tailored workshops, leadership and employee programs, e-learning), Communications (stakeholder messaging, investor communications, crisis support), Ratings (improvement against MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, EcoVadis, FTSE4Good), Green Financing (ICMA-compliant green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, EU Green Taxonomy advisory), and Decarbonization (Scope 1/2/3 assessments, SBTi-aligned targets, net-zero strategy). Since 2024, Five has been a member of the IFRS Sustainability Alliance. There is no proprietary technology platform disclosed; delivery is human-led professional services.

Five generates revenue through bespoke ESG consulting engagements with corporate and startup clients. The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on the corporate website (five.works) and direct outreach via a Telegram channel; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per project. Client engagement is flexible: the firm will join at any project stage and deliver full or partial scope. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding history and no named customer logos.

Name

Five | ESG consultancy

Legal name

Five — ESG Consultancy

Website

https://five.works

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Five is a boutique ESG advisory firm in Khimki, Russia, with six employees, serving corporations and tech startups across IT, construction, FMCG, logistics, NGOs, retail, and banking via eight integrated consulting modules spanning diagnostics, strategy, reporting, training, communications, ratings, green financing, and decarbonization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ESG Advisory and Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ), Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory (BPAHAJAH), ESG, Sustainability & Impact Research (BPAHALAL), ESG Reporting, Disclosure & Regulatory Compliance (SFDR, EU Taxonomy, TCFD/ISSB) (FSAAALAK)

Keywords

• ESG consulting services
• Sustainability advisory
• Non-financial reporting
• Decarbonization strategy
• Green financing advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Khimki

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. ESG Advisory and Consulting Services: Five generates revenue by providing bespoke ESG consulting services including diagnostics, strategy development, reporting, training, communications, ratings improvement, green financing advisory, and decarbonization consulting. Revenue is derived from professional service engagements with corporate and startup clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Five is a boutique ESG advisory firm that delivers bespoke consulting services across eight integrated modules: Diagnostics (ESG assessment and benchmarking), Strategy (ESG roadmap and science-based target setting), Reporting (disclosure aligned with GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, EU Taxonomy), Training (workshops and e-learning), Communications (stakeholder and investor messaging), Ratings (improvement across MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, EcoVadis, FTSE4Good), Green Financing (green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, EU Taxonomy compliance), and Decarbonization (Scope 1-3 carbon assessments, SBTi targets, net-zero roadmaps). Engagements are tailored, with the firm able to join at any project stage.

Product overview

Five is a boutique ESG advisory firm offering eight integrated consulting service modules: Diagnostics (assessment and benchmarking), Strategy (roadmap development), Reporting (disclosure preparation), Training (capacity building), Communications (stakeholder engagement), Ratings (score improvement), Green Financing (sustainable capital access), and Decarbonization (carbon management). These services work together as a unified advisory offering, guiding clients from initial ESG assessment through strategy development, implementation, reporting, and ongoing optimization. The modules are designed to be flexible, allowing clients to engage at any stage and receive full or partial project support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESG Diagnostics
• ESG Strategy
• ESG Reporting
• ESG Training
• ESG Communications
• ESG Ratings Improvement
• Green Financing Advisory
• Decarbonization Consulting

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IFRS Sustainability AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Since 2024, Five has been a member of the IFRS Sustainability Alliance, a global membership programme for sustainability standards, integrated reporting and integrated thinking. The alliance provides access to global sustainability standards and frameworks, supporting the firm's advisory capabilities for clients navigating ESG regulations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Sustainserv: Boutique sustainability and ESG advisory firm based in Switzerland/Germany, offering strategy, reporting, and ratings advisory to corporates and financial institutions. Closely comparable boutique positioning to Five with a similarly modular service offering and focus on tailored rather than standardized engagements.
• EcoAct: International climate consultancy specializing in carbon footprinting, SBTi target setting, decarbonization strategy, and net-zero advisory. Closely comparable to Five's Decarbonization module and partially overlaps with Strategy and Reporting, with a stronger pure-play climate focus.
• Anthesis Group: Global boutique sustainability advisory firm offering end-to-end ESG strategy, reporting, decarbonization, and ratings advisory. Closely comparable to Five as a multi-module sustainability consultancy serving both corporates and high-growth companies, though at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• BSR (Business for Social Responsibility): Global nonprofit sustainability advisory network helping corporates with ESG strategy, climate, supply chain sustainability, and reporting. Comparable to Five's strategy, reporting, and training modules, especially for multinational clients needing sustainable supply chain advisory.
• South Pole Group: International climate and sustainability consultancy providing climate strategy, carbon footprinting, green finance advisory, and ESG reporting services. Directly comparable to Five across decarbonization, green financing, and strategy modules, with overlapping client types in corporates and financial institutions.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Sustainability & Climate Services: Big Four firm's global sustainability practice offering ESG strategy, CSRD/SFDR reporting, climate risk, ratings advisory, and sustainable finance consulting. Directly competes with Five across most modules but at enterprise scale with proprietary technology platforms and global delivery.
• PwC Sustainability Services: Big Four firm with a global sustainability practice spanning ESG reporting, climate strategy, sustainable finance, and ratings advisory. Comparable service portfolio to Five, particularly around CSRD/TCFD/SASB reporting and green financing, at enterprise scale.
• Guidehouse (formerly Navigant Sustainability): Global consultancy with a dedicated energy, sustainability, and infrastructure practice covering ESG strategy, climate risk, and sustainability reporting. Overlaps with Five across reporting, ratings, and decarbonization modules, though operating as a much larger advisory platform.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Large global sustainability and environmental consultancy offering ESG advisory, climate risk, sustainability reporting, and decarbonization services. Comparable to Five's service stack but at much larger scale, broader geographic coverage, and with deeper technical/scientific capabilities.
• KPMG ESG Advisory: Big Four advisory practice covering ESG strategy, assurance, sustainability reporting (including CSRD), and climate risk. Competes with Five on multi-module ESG mandates for large corporates, with substantially greater geographic reach and integration with audit services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5fivecc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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