SPOTT Platform Disclosures
ESG Support for companies subject to SPOTT assessments
SPOTT is a free online platform that assesses public disclosure of ESG practices for commodity producers, processors and traders of Palm Oil, Natural Rubber, and Timber and Pulp. SCS Consulting Services’ SPOTT advisory is designed to help companies improve their SPOTT scores by enhancing ESG transparency, developing and disclosing robust sustainability policies, and implementing best practices across operations and supply chains.
Achieving a higher SPOTT ranking can yield tangible business benefits as SPOTT is used by investors, buyers and other key business stakeholders.
How SCS Helps Enhance your Sustainability Journey and Increase Your SPOTT Score
SCS Consulting can help you:
• Understand the SPOTT methodology and scoring criteria
• Support the development, improvement, and public disclosure of ESG-related policies
• Align company operations with best practices in sustainability
• Prepare companies for annual SPOTT assessments
• Strengthen stakeholder confidence through improved transparency and accountability
• Communicate score accomplishments to stakeholders
SPOTT Consulting Process
SCS Consultants evaluate the SPOTT questionnaire against the SPOTT scoring methodology and ZSL reporting guidance documents to help guide reporting decisions that will benefit your company. Our streamlined process efficiently focuses on implementing change and advancing your sustainability efforts, all while improving your reporting and more clearly communicating your progress. A typical SPOTT process includes:
- SPOTT Gap Analysis
• Review current company disclosures and assess alignment with SPOTT indicators
• Identify missing or underperforming areas in ESG policy and reporting
• Benchmark performance against peers and industry leaders - ESG Policy Development & Enhancement
• Develop or revise sustainability policies, including zero deforestation, HCV/HCS assessments, no-burn commitments, fair labor practices, and land rights
• Align policies with international frameworks (e.g., RSPO, FSC, UNGC, ILO) - Transparency & Disclosure Support
• Assist in publishing ESG commitments and performance data on public platforms
• Develop stakeholder-friendly disclosure materials (e.g., sustainability reports, grievance logs, progress updates)
• Establish and support effective grievance mechanisms and monitoring systems - Capacity Building & Training
• Provide training sessions for internal teams on ESG principles and SPOTT expectations
• Offer tailored workshops for executive leadership, sustainability officers, and communications teams - . Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
• Create internal monitoring systems to track deployment of best practices and ESG performance
• Support in updating disclosures in line with evolving SPOTT criteria
• Annual readiness assessments and reporting calendar development
The Benefits of Working with SCS Consulting
Leveraging over 40 years of science-based sustainability expertise and industry insights, SCS Consulting Services acts as your nimble, knowledgeable team partner. Companies choose SCS Consulting Services as a reliable extension of their own team, with the knowledge and collaborative drive to implement transformative and innovative sustainability solutions. This includes skillfully guiding companies on their ESG reporting, including CSRD, CDP, GRI, SASB, and TCFD.