The next data submission deadline is April 30, 2025.

You can submit data through the following methods:
  • You can submit directly via a participating ESG Technology Platform. Click here for a full list of platforms.
  • Inputting your data into the EDCI data submission template (below) submit directly through BCG’s secure file transfer system by logging in as a guest. Full instructions are available here.
  • By sending your completed data submission template to Benchmarksupport@esgdc.org as an attachment.
  • By using your own proprietary file transfer systems using  esgbenchmarkdata@bcg.com as the recipient for the file. Please include the name of your firm in the document title.
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Guiding Principles for determining our metrics

The ESG Data Convergence Initiative aligned on a set of guiding principles to inform the selection of the core metrics:

01
Globally accepted:

Selected from the most accepted and widely regarded frameworks; including GRI/WEF, SASB, and TCFD (and EU SFDR as formalized).

02
Meaningful:

From a financial or societal impact perspective; may be specific to a given industry.

03
Comparable:

Allowing performance comparisons between portfolio companies and GPs; adequate overlap exists across sectors.

04
Dynamic:

Evolving metrics as tracking improves and understanding and materiality evolves.

05
Straightforward:

Simple to track accurately, with limited total number of metrics to not overburden companies and ensure data quality and integrity.

06
Actionable:

Tied to specific actions under GPs and portfolio companies’ control.

07
Objective:

Metrics should minimize subjectivity or need for interpretation.

Our ESG categories and metrics

  • Scope 1
  • Scope 2
  • Scope 3 (optional)
  • Strategy
  • Target
  • Ambition
  • % renewable energy usage
  • % women on board
  • % women in C-suite
  • % underrepresented groups on board (optional based on region)
  • Injuries
  • Fatalities
  • Days lost due to injury
  • Net new hires (organic and total)
  • Turnover
  • Employee survey (yes/no)
  • Employee survey response (optional)
  • Employee sentiment and score (optional)
For more information on any of the metrics please download the ''EDCI Metrics Guidance'' below

EDCI Metrics Guidance

This document contains updated guidance for the 2025 reporting cycle to help committed GPs gather ESG data for the purposes of participating in the ESG Data Convergence Initiative.

The guidance is designed to create standardization in data reporting – drawing on existing industry standards wherever possible. It includes a set of definitions, recommendations, and clarification to help with your ESG reporting and to address common data-related questions.

Download Metrics Guidance

EDCI Data Submission Template

GPs will collect data annually through their existing data collection systems. A standardized reporting template is included, which can be uploaded into our data submission portal. This Data Submission Template has been updated for the 2025 cycle. It includes improved clarity on data collection and definitions as well as refinements to the Hiring and Employee Engagement metrics.

The template also includes the optional SFDR PAI reporting template. This optional reporting template was created by BCG to facilitate the process of completing the SFDR reporting framework tables, including the auto-population of relevant EDCI metrics.

The template is a highly optional resource for GPs and does not represent an extension of the EDCI metrics to include the remaining PAIs.

Disclosure: This template may be used as a tool to help support the reporting process in connection with the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and related EU regulation (“SFDR”).  If you or your company choose to use this template, it should not be relied upon to guarantee the need for, accuracy, scope, quality, or completeness of your company’s reporting submission, nor of its compliance with any specific SFDR-related requirement. In addition to SFDR, other ESG regulations, reporting frameworks, and best practices may vary by jurisdiction and industry. Consult with qualified professionals familiar with your company’s specific circumstances and compliance obligations. Neither BCG nor ILPA provide regulatory advice and do not assume any liability for any outcomes, consequences, or legal obligations arising from any ESG disclosure choices made by you or your company, including, but not limited to, with respect to the SFDR.

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Summary of Changes Made for 2025 Reporting Year

This document contains a summary of changes made to the EDCI metrics guidance reporting template for the 2025 reporting cycle.

Download Summary of Changes for 2025