Our mission is to make credible ESG reporting accessible for every business — not just the corporates with big budgets.
Transparency, accuracy, accountability.
We make ESG clear, not complicated
Reports that create value — not paperwork
We are a group of business leaders, technologists, and ESG consultants who grew frustrated with how outdated and inaccessible ESG reporting had become — long timelines, jargon-heavy outputs, and high costs that shut out smaller firms.
As supply-chain pressure on SMEs grew, we saw the need for a faster, smarter way. So we re-engineered the process — refining what we’d learned from complex corporate reporting into something clear, credible, and affordable.
That’s how Downstream ESG began: making meaningful, GRI-referenced reporting achievable for every business, not just those with deep pockets.
While working in the green-tech finance space, founder Pete Melhuish noticed a shift — start-ups seeking funding were suddenly being asked to provide ESG credentials as part of due diligence.
Most had no idea where to begin: small teams, limited time, and zero ESG experience. Pete began consulting to help them make sense of the process — translating complex frameworks into something practical and achievable.
As requests grew, a new pattern emerged: Small and medium sized businesses were also under pressure to demonstrate ESG compliance to keep their supplier status with major corporates.
Faced with tight budgets and urgent timelines, Pete developed a faster, consultative process — one that balanced credibility with efficiency.
That model became Downstream ESG: a streamlined way to deliver high-quality, GRI-referenced reports for businesses of any size.
Every project starts with a discovery meeting. We identify your key stakeholders and run a materiality survey to uncover what really matters to your business and its impact. This sets the foundation for a report that reflects your values, operations, and goals.
Our consultants reference your insights, considering the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework. Creating a clear, structured foundation. Using a blend of expert input and AI-assisted drafting, we build your tailored ESG report quickly and accurately.
We review and sense-check the draft with you — refining language, verifying evidence, and defining what your business will commit to next year. This includes a policy review and measurable ESG goals that demonstrate genuine progress.
ESG is a journey, not a one-off exercise. We provide continuous support, annual reviews, and updates to keep your report current and your business on a path of ethical, sustainable growth.
