AI-Enhanced ESG Reporting

📊 Research Overview

Investigating how AI can support SMEs in adopting AI-enhanced ESG reporting to meet emerging regulatory requirements and supply chain demands.

Sample: 1,000 UK SMEs across 13 sectors and 4 size bands

Frameworks: IFRS S1/S2, GRI Standards, VSME

Key Findings:

• AI can generate reasonable draft ESG reports from public company data
• Professional advisor review adds credibility value
• Hallucination rates below 3%
• SME ESG data exists, and the gap is framework understanding

💼 Business Collaboration Opportunities

Beyond research, we're exploring commercial partnerships and ecosystem collaboration to bring AI-enhanced ESG reporting to market for mutual benefits. Multiple partnership models available.

• Advisor Networks: White-label AI tool for accounting firms, consultancies, professional bodies
• Lenders & Banks: ESG risk assessment integration for SME lending decisions and loan applications
• Accounting Platforms: API integration with accounting platforms to reach SME users
• ESG Platforms: Integration with ESG platforms, and risk assessment vendors
• Impact Investors: Funding partnerships, VCs, Series A opportunity for market expansion

🤝 Practical Participation

I'm actively seeking participants from SMEs, accounting advisors, sustainability professionals, and policy organizations who will benefit from this research.

• SME Pilot Program: Participate in obtaining AI-enhanced ESG reports (free reports, full support, no expertise required, no commitment, withdraw anytime)
• Practitioner Feedback: Share insights on barriers, opportunities, and real-world implementation challenges
• Independent Evaluators: Participate in our Prolific-based practitioner evaluation study (June 2026)
• Policy Engagement: Co-develop evidence-based recommendations for regulatory bodies and professional standards
• Co-Authored Publications: Collaborate on case studies, briefs, and academic papers