ESG Crypto operates as an independent technical secretariat, coordinating expert committees to develop and maintain institutional standards for digital asset stewardship.
The Secretariat acts as the central administrative body, ensuring the integrity and continuity of the ESG Crypto Standards. Its primary mandate is to maintain the relevance of the 5 Research Pillars amidst a rapidly evolving technological and regulatory landscape.
Version control of technical methodologies (e.g., Scope 3 attribution logic) to ensure backwards compatibility and audit readiness.
Continuous alignment of frameworks with global mandates including IFRS S2, TCFD, EU MiCA, and SEC Climate Rules.
Facilitating dialogue between institutional capital allocators, mining operators, and audit firms.
Research outputs are validated by specialized working groups composed of subject matter experts. These committees operate on a consensus basis to ensure recommendations are practical, technically sound, and commercially viable.
Power engineers and grid analysts focused on load balancing, demand response, and renewable integration mechanics.
Legal counsel and enterprise risk managers defining custody protocols, board oversight structures, and fiduciary duties.
Tier 1 audit practitioners establishing criteria for non-financial assurance and data verification standards.
Modeled on the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) framework.
Mining facility operators and treasury desks managing day-to-day risks and controls.
The ESG Crypto Framework sits here: establishing standards, monitoring compliance, and reporting to the Board.
Independent assurance provided by external firms validating that the first two lines are effective.
To maintain absolute objectivity, ESG Crypto operates on a strict "Pay-for-Access" model for its premium research. We do not accept sponsorship, tokens, or "advisory equity" from digital asset issuers, exchanges, or hardware manufacturers. Our fiduciary duty is to the integrity of the standard.
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