METHODOLOGIES
The methodologies behind the advisory
A proven approach to drive meaningful transformation
Kickster Group has developed proprietary methodologies to tackle the complexity of compliance — robust enough that we license them to other consultants.
They fall into two groups: the seven methodologies we own outright, and the external frameworks we apply working alongside financial institutions and regulators
METHODOLOGIES
01
Carbon lock-in risk assessment
A quantitative methodology to assess the risk that current investment commits an asset to high-emission operation for the long term
Applied in
Risk & Compliance
02
Internal Carbon Price definition
A methodology to define an internal carbon price, used to economic-viability-test investment decisions and drive decarbonization of assets
Applied in
Strategy & Transition
03
ESG risk assessment
Our core ESG assessment framework, the basis for the ESG Assessment Corporate service and our sector studies
Applied in
ESG & Sustainability Reporting
04
ESG supply-chain risk assessment
Methodology to assess material ESG risk across the supply chain using quantitative proxies
Applied in
ESG & Sustainability Reporting
Applied in
Risk & Compliance
05
Greenwashing risk assessment
Methodology to map potential risk in ESG disclosures and marketing claims
Applied in
ESG & Sustainability Reporting
06
Paris Agreement alignment assessment
Methodology to assess alignment with Paris Agreement goals, covering mitigation and adaptation strategies
Applied in
Strategy & Transition
07
CBAM financial liability assessment
Methodology to quantify a company's actual financial exposure under CBAM
Applied in
CBAM
EXTERNAL FRAMEWORKS
EU Taxonomy
Eligibility and alignment assessment (defined by EU regulation)
Climate risk assessment (adaptation)
Physical risk based on TCFD requirements
Alignment to green / sustainability-linked bond and loan principles
Defined by ICMA/LMA market bodies
Second party opinions
Independent opinion on a sustainable finance framework, a recognized market practice
ESIA
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, aligned to IFC/Equator Principles standards
Financed emissions
(Scope 3 Category 15, PCAF-aligned)
calculated to the PCAF standard
Carbon footprint estimation
(proprietary tool)
Kickster's own tool, used to fill data gaps in the frameworks above