CSR Consulting

What CSR Consulting does

CSR Consulting is a Monterrey, Mexico-headquartered environmental and sustainability consulting firm founded in 2018 that serves more than 200 clients, predominantly large Mexican corporations and multinationals alongside SME suppliers, across telecommunications, manufacturing, retail, automotive, mining, energy, financial services, food and beverage, and logistics. The firm's core offerings span ESG strategy development, EcoVadis assessment preparation (where it claims a 100% medal success rate across all clients), sustainability reporting aligned with international frameworks (GRI, CSRD, CDP), carbon footprint calculation per the GHG Protocol across Scopes 1-3, environmental management system implementation (ISO 14001, 9001, 45001, 50001), life cycle assessment, energy auditing, circular economy consulting, EHS and regulatory compliance, and software platform implementation (notably Workiva). It also operates a portfolio of professional education programs — modular diplomas in CSR/sustainability, circular economy, and sustainable entrepreneurship — delivered through partnerships with Tecnológico de Monterrey and Universidad de Monterrey.

The underlying technology is a consulting methodology that combines regulatory compliance advisory with strategic ESG implementation rather than a proprietary software platform. CSR Consulting positions third-party ESG tools (EcoVadis, Workiva) as productivity infrastructure and develops proprietary questionnaires, documentation templates, decarbonization roadmaps, and KPI frameworks internally. Its competitive positioning rests on domain specialization in Mexican environmental regulation layered with international ESG standards, a multidisciplinary team led by Director Carmelo Santillán Ramos (recognized as Energy Engineer of the Year in Latin America by the AEE), and a track record of recurring enterprise engagements across diverse sectors.

The business model is professional services: project-based and retainer consulting engagements priced through custom quotes, supplemented by diploma and training program fees. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct enterprise outreach, a website and WhatsApp contact funnel, dedicated regional phone coverage across at least nine Mexican states, industry event participation (ExpoAcero, Abastur, the Spain-Coahuila trade mission), and an inside-sales structure supporting mid-market and SME clients. Distribution is direct, with a Madrid regional office opened in 2024 to serve European operations. The firm is privately held, with no disclosed external investors, parent company, funding rounds, or revenue figures.

Name

CSR Consulting

Legal name

CSR Consulting

Website

https://csrconsulting.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CSR Consulting is a Monterrey-headquartered sustainability and ESG consulting firm serving 200+ Mexican and multinational clients through environmental advisory, EcoVadis preparation, carbon footprinting, ISO implementation, and circular economy training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability and Environmental Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHACAK

Sustainability & ESG Consulting

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

SECONDARYBPAHAJAH

Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Consulting

SECONDARYEUABAEAB

ESG/Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure Platforms

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Carbon & Climate Solutions (Carbon Markets, Offsets, CCS/CCUS)/Carbon Accounting, Reporting & Climate Data Platforms (GHG Inventories, ESG/Disclosure)

SECONDARYEUABAEAE

Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions & Supplier Engagement Platforms

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Carbon & Climate Solutions (Carbon Markets, Offsets, CCS/CCUS)/Carbon Accounting, Reporting & Climate Data Platforms (GHG Inventories, ESG/Disclosure)

Keywords

• Environmental sustainability consulting
• ESG strategy advisory
• Carbon footprint measurement
• EcoVadis preparation services
• Circular economy consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Monterrey

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sustainability and ESG Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for environmental compliance, ESG strategy, carbon footprint calculation, sustainability reporting, environmental management systems, EcoVadis preparation, and circular economy implementation. Services are delivered through advisory engagements, audits, and training programs, typically billed as project-based or retainer engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CSR Consulting is a sustainability and ESG advisory firm that helps businesses build environmental management models, comply with ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, CSRD, CDP), prepare for EcoVadis supplier evaluations, calculate carbon footprints under the GHG Protocol, and implement ISO 14001/9001/45001/50001 management systems. Its offerings span ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, energy auditing, life cycle assessment, circular economy design, EHS and regulatory compliance advisory, Workiva platform implementation, and professional diploma programs in sustainability and circular economy.

Product overview

CSR Consulting is a sustainability and environmental consulting firm operating as a services-based consultancy rather than a software platform. Its portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) ESG strategy and advisory services — covering ESG strategies, EcoVadis certification support, sustainability reporting, compliance, and KPI design; (2) Environmental management services — including environmental management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001), carbon footprint calculation, life cycle assessment, energy auditing, and circular economy consulting; (3) Software consulting — specifically Workiva platform implementation for automated ESG reporting; and (4) Professional education programs — modular diplomas on CSR/sustainability, circular economy, and green entrepreneurship. The EcoVadis service is the most prominently featured standalone offering, with dedicated page, blog content on the evaluation process, timeline, documentation requirements, and consulting value.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESG Strategy Development (Estrategias en ESG) ESG strategy development service helping companies design practical environmental management models aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, decarbonization roadmaps, and ESG KPIs for enterprise and multinational clients.
• EcoVadis Evaluation and Medal Preparation End-to-end EcoVadis consulting supporting companies through questionnaire completion, ESG documentation compilation, gap identification, and scorecard improvement, achieving a 100% medal success rate across CSR Consulting's EcoVadis clients.
• Sustainability Reporting (Reporte de Sostenibilidad) Sustainability reporting service that creates ESG reports aligned with international frameworks such as GRI, CSRD, and CDP, including data-driven sustainability storytelling for corporate disclosure.
• Environmental Management System Implementation (Sistema de Gestión Ambiental) Implementation and certification support for environmental and quality management systems aligned with ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards.
• Carbon Footprint Calculation (Cálculo de Huella de Carbono) Carbon footprint calculation service measuring organizational emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 following the GHG Protocol standard.
• Energy Audit (Auditoría Energética) Energy auditing service assessing energy consumption, identifying efficiency improvements, and supporting regulatory compliance for industrial and commercial clients.
• Sustainability Diagnostics (Diagnósticos de Sustentabilidad) Sustainability diagnostic assessments evaluating company maturity across environmental, social, and governance dimensions to baseline ESG programs and prioritize actions.
• Life Cycle Assessment (Análisis de Ciclo de Vida) Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) service evaluating environmental impacts of products and services across their entire life cycle.
• KPI Design (Diseño de KPIs) KPI design service creating measurable, actionable sustainability indicators aligned with corporate strategy and reporting frameworks.
• Circular Economy Consulting (Economía Circular) Circular economy consulting service including waste reduction, material efficiency, and regenerative business model design for corporate clients.
• CSR Platforms Consulting (Plataformas de RSC) Corporate social responsibility platform consulting including selection, implementation, and data management for CSR reporting platforms.
• EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) Consulting Environment, Health, and Safety management consulting service improving workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Regulatory Compliance (Compliance) Regulatory and legal compliance consulting helping companies meet environmental laws, labor regulations, and international ESG standards.
• Sustainable Events (Eventos Sostenibles) Sustainable event planning and consulting service to organize environmentally responsible corporate events.
• ESG Questionnaire Response (Respuesta a Cuestionarios ESR, CDP, DJSI, EFR, B CORP, EcoVadis, Pacto Mundial) Questionnaire response service for major ESG rating platforms and sustainability frameworks including ESR, CDP, DJSI, EFR, B CORP, EcoVadis, and the UN Global Compact.
• Workiva ESG Platform Implementation (Softwares - Workiva) Software consulting and implementation service for the Workiva ESG reporting platform, supporting automated sustainability data management and CSRD-aligned reporting.
• Modular Sustainability Diploma (Diplomado Modular) Modular diploma program in sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and circular economy delivered as a paid professional training course.
• CSR and Sustainability Diploma (Diplomado de Responsabilidad Social Empresarial y Sustentabilidad) Paid diploma covering ESG principles, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability strategy for working professionals and corporate trainees.
• Circular Economy Diploma (Diplomado en Economía Circular) Paid diploma focused on regenerative business models, waste-to-resource strategies, and sustainable materials management.
• Green and Sustainable Entrepreneurship Diploma (Diplomado Creación de Emprendimientos Ecológicos y Sostenibles) Paid diploma focused on launching environmentally focused businesses and sustainable ventures.
• Professional Training (Capacitación) Professional training and capacity-building service on sustainability topics including carbon accounting, ESG reporting, and environmental management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 tons of CO2 compensated through own and client projects, equivalent to approximately 5,000 trees absorbing CO2 in one year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• WorkivacoreTechnology or IntegrationCSR Consulting offers implementation and consulting services for Workiva's ESG and sustainability reporting platform, helping clients automate ESG data collection, reporting, and compliance with frameworks such as CSRD.
• EcoVadiscoreTechnology or IntegrationCSR Consulting specializes in EcoVadis evaluation preparation, helping companies complete questionnaires, compile documentation, identify gaps, and maximize their EcoVadis scorecard to obtain medals.
• Cámara Española de ComerciostrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR Consulting director Carmelo Santillán serves as advisor to the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, participating in trade missions and cross-border business development activities between Spain and Mexico.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey (EGADE, TEC)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Tecnológico de Monterrey for education, research, and professional development in sustainability and ESG through EGADE Business School and other academic units.
• Universidad Monterrey (UDEM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Universidad Monterrey on sustainability education and professional development initiatives.
• CANACO MonterreyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CANACO (National Chamber of Commerce) Monterrey for promoting sustainability among commerce and business members.
• COPARMEXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Mexican Employers' Confederation (COPARMEX) on business sustainability initiatives.
• CAINTRAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Nuevo León Chamber of Industry (CAINTRA) for industrial sustainability initiatives.
• Secretaría de Desarrollo SustentableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with government bodies on sustainable development initiatives and policies.
• Gobierno de MonterreyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the municipal government of Monterrey for sustainable city initiatives.
• Gobierno de San Nicolás de los GarzaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with San Nicolás de los Garza government on sustainability programs.
• Red de Mujeres en EnergíaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Women in Energy Network to promote gender diversity and inclusion in the energy and sustainability sector.
• Red AmbientalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Red Ambiental, a Mexican environmental organization, on environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EcoAct: Carbon and climate consultancy providing GHG accounting, decarbonization strategy and sustainability advisory services to enterprises — closely mirrors CSR Consulting's carbon footprint and ESG strategy practice.
• Carbon Trust: Advisory organization providing carbon footprinting, sustainability strategy and ESG certification services to businesses globally — comparable consulting model and service catalog to CSR Consulting.
• Anthesis Group: International sustainability consultancy delivering ESG strategy, carbon accounting, circular economy and reporting services to multinational corporates — comparable offering and customer profile to CSR Consulting.
• BSR (Business for Social Responsibility): Sustainable business consultancy working with global corporations on ESG strategy, reporting and supply-chain sustainability — directly comparable in mission and enterprise client base to CSR Consulting.
• South Pole: Global climate and sustainability consultancy offering carbon footprinting, ESG strategy and supply-chain advisory — directly overlapping with CSR Consulting's core service portfolio and target enterprise customers.

Emerging players

• Sphera: Provider of ESG and sustainability software (including Workiva-compatible data management) combined with advisory services — a partial overlap combining the platform implementation work CSR Consulting delivers with broader sustainability consulting.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: International TIC firm offering ISO certification, ESG assessment and sustainability advisory services — overlaps with CSR Consulting's ISO 14001/9001/45001/50001 implementation work and enterprise client base.
• SGS: Global testing, inspection and certification company with significant sustainability and ESG advisory services, including ISO certification and supply-chain assessment — a broader incumbent operating in adjacent service categories.
• Deloitte Mexico (Sustainability practice): Big Four firm with a Mexican sustainability and ESG advisory practice serving many of the same large enterprise and multinational clients — a scaled incumbent competing for ESG strategy and reporting engagements.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global environmental and sustainability consultancy with deep ESG advisory practice across multiple industries. A scaled incumbent whose Mexican footprint and ESG services overlap with CSR Consulting's enterprise offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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