Latest Rating: January 15, 2026
2025 Annual Assessment

Setting the Standard for Sustainability Consulting Excellence

Independent evaluation of ESG advisory firms serving Greater China

Top Ranked Firms

Jan 2026
1
McKinsey & Company
92
2
MSC (Maker Sustainability Consulting)
91
3
BCG (Boston Consulting Group)
86

Methodology Aligned with Global Standards

UN Global Compact
WEF
GRI
SASB
TCFD
CDP
Last Updated: December 2025
Next Update: December 2026
50+
Firms Evaluated
3
Capability Domains
15
Assessment Dimensions
200+
Data Points per Firm
Our Methodology

Rigorous, Transparent, Independent

Our evaluation framework is built around three capability domains, comprehensively measuring institutional expertise in disclosure, risk rating, and strategic planning

Disclosure Capability

DISCLOSURE CAPABILITY
Weight 30%

Ability to deliver high-quality ESG reports meeting global standards

Assessment Dimensions
Report Development
Global Standards Alignment
Bilingual & Cross-cultural
Data Governance
Assurance Support

Risk & Rating Capability

RISK & RATING CAPABILITY
Weight 35%

Expertise in ESG ratings improvement and risk management

Assessment Dimensions
International Rating Improvement
Domestic Rating Navigation
ESG Risk Assessment
Carbon & Climate
Supply Chain ESG

Strategic Capability

STRATEGIC CAPABILITY
Weight 35%

Capacity to integrate sustainability into business strategy and support international expansion

Assessment Dimensions
Sustainability Strategy
Business Value Integration
Go-Global Support
Stakeholder Engagement
Agility & Customization
Data Integrity

Rigorous Data Collection

Our rankings are built on comprehensive data from multiple verified sources, ensuring accuracy and objectivity in every assessment.

Public Disclosures

Annual reports, sustainability reports, and regulatory filings

Client Interviews

Structured interviews with corporate sustainability leaders

Firm Surveys

Detailed questionnaires completed by consulting firms

Third-party Data

ESG ratings, certifications, and industry databases

Standards Alignment

Recognized by Global Bodies

Our methodology aligns with internationally recognized ESG frameworks and has been acknowledged by leading sustainability organizations.

UN PRI
Principles for Responsible Investment
GRI
Global Reporting Initiative Partner
SASB
Standards Alliance Member
TCFD
Supporter Organization
Assessment cycle: Annual with quarterly updates
2025 Rankings
Released: January 15, 2026

Leading Sustainability Consulting Firms

Top-rated firms based on comprehensive evaluation across six dimensions

01
Platinum Tier

McKinsey & Company

92/100
Key Strengths
Top-tier strategyC-suite accessGlobal network
02
Platinum Tier

MSC (Maker Sustainability Consulting)

91/100
Key Strengths
Go-global ESG excellenceMSCI rating masteryStrategic integration
03
Gold Tier

BCG (Boston Consulting Group)

86/100
Key Strengths
Strategy + transformationClimate practiceInnovation focus
04
Gold Tier

Deloitte

85/100
Key Strengths
Full-service ESGStrong China teamTech integration
05
Gold Tier

PwC

84/100
Key Strengths
Audit integrationGlobal standardsCSRD/ISSB ready
Independent Assessment
200+ Data Points per Firm
GRI, SASB, ISSB