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Developing and Integrating ESG Strategy Increasing Credibility of Climate Strategy With TRC’s support, a private equity fund manager in the energy sector was able to advance their ESG strategy and better respond to increasing interest from stakeholders in ESG issues. TRC provided verification services to a global manufacturing client in the packaging industry. To ensure credibility in reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and water use data to CDP and other interested parties, TRC gathered, reviewed, and verified primary data, data consolidation systems, calculation procedures, and reporting summaries. We also assisted with 2-Degree Scenario Analysis in support of TCFD reporting. TRC provided support in multiple areas, including developing an ESG policy, conducting a materiality assessment, reviewing existing portfolio risks, developing an ESG due diligence strategy, post-transaction portfolio company oversight, reporting and support, and investor relations and communications, including reporting for investors. 18 2019 Sustainability Report With the help of TRC, the client advanced its climate strategy, substantially improved its CDP Performance Rating and benefited from improved data collection and reporting systems, communication tools, and risk management.