Strategic Advisory for ESG & AI Governance
Helping leaders assess risk, design governance frameworks, and embed responsible decision-making across strategy, operations, and culture.
We work with organisations operating in complex regulatory and technological environments across finance, technology, energy, and healthcare.
Supporting Leaders at the Intersection of ESG, AI, and Governance
Humane by Design supports organisations navigating increasing regulatory scrutiny, technological complexity, and ethical risk. We provide practical advisory support to help leaders move beyond compliance and embed governance that stands up in real-world decision-making.
Governance & Risk
Assessing ESG and AI-related risks, regulatory exposure, and governance gaps to support defensible and accountable decision-making.
Strategy & Design
Designing ESG and AI governance frameworks aligned to organisational priorities, incentives, and operating models.
Embedding & Enablement
Supporting implementation through policies, training, and governance structures that work in practice, not just on paper.
Advisory Areas
ESG & AI Governance Advisory
Advisory support to help organisations navigate regulatory expectations, ethical risk, and governance design across ESG and AI systems.
Focus Areas
- • Regulatory readiness and interpretation
- • Governance structures and accountability
- • Ethical risk identification and mitigation
Strategy & Operating Model Design
Translating ESG and AI principles into strategy, incentives, and operating models that guide real decisions.
Focus Areas
- • Strategic alignment
- • Target operating models
- • Executive decision frameworks
Implementation & Organisational Enablement
Supporting the practical implementation of governance frameworks through policies, pilots, and internal capability-building.
Focus Areas
- • Policy integration
- • Cross-functional alignment
- • Practical rollout and adoption
Leadership, Board & Team Education
Executive and team-level sessions designed to build shared understanding of ESG and AI governance responsibilities.
Focus Areas
- • Board briefings
- • Leadership workshops
- • Scenario-based discussions
Our Advisory Approach
Our work follows a structured but flexible approach designed to support clarity, accountability, and long-term governance in fast-evolving environments.
View Full Methodology1. Diagnose
Assessing current ESG and AI governance maturity, risks, and regulatory exposure.
2. Design
Defining what “good” looks like for your organisation, aligned to strategy and context.
3. Implement
Supporting the integration of governance into policies, systems, and decision processes.
4. Embed
Ensuring governance is owned, monitored, and sustained across teams and leadership.
5. Partner
Providing ongoing advisory support as regulations, technologies, and organisational needs evolve.
Insights
We share practical perspectives on ESG, AI governance, and responsible innovation, grounded in regulation, industry developments, and real-world application.
About Humane by Design
Humane by Design was founded to address a growing gap between ethical ambition, regulatory expectation, and how decisions are actually made inside organisations.
As ESG requirements expand and AI systems become more embedded in core operations, leaders need governance approaches that are practical, defensible, and aligned to real organisational dynamics.
We sit at the intersection of ESG strategy, AI governance, and executive decision-making, supporting leaders to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.
Start With Clarity
If you are navigating ESG obligations, AI governance challenges, or increasing regulatory scrutiny, a readiness consultation can help clarify priorities and next steps.