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Create a Playbook for a Company to Improve Its ESR

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

Case Organization

Hydrus.ai

 AI-powered ESG data platform for transparent, scalable sustainability management 

https://www.hydrus.ai/

San Francisco, CA, USA

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Case Disciplines

Corporate Social Responsibility Growth Strategy

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Collaboration Tools Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy Cross Industry Analysis Data Aggregation Strategy Data Analysis Data Quality Management Data Visualization Environmental Impact Analysis ESG Framework Knowledge ESG Risk Assessment ESG Strategy Development Excel And Sheets Generative AI Tools Governance Analysis Impact Measurement Industry Analysis Insight Generation KPI Development Metrics Framework Design Operational Strategy Presentation Development Problem Solving Process Mapping Regulatory Compliance Knowledge SASB Standards Knowledge Secondary Research Social Impact Analysis Strategic Recommendation Development Strategic Thinking Supply Chain Analysis Sustainability Strategy

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Background & Objective

The challenge or opportunity you are trying to address for the organization.

Hydrus is looking to ensure that our end-to-end ESG software tool is, for all intents and purposes, an end-to-end tool. We want to ensure that our clients can identify the data that needs to be collected, gather information, make calculations based on the collected data, report the input, derive insights on that data, and subsequently make more sustainable business decisions based on the calculated information. Our clients’ most significant ESG issues are: “What information should be disclosed?” and “Where can I find the necessary data in my organization?The differences in how industries handle ESG is enormous. To best meet our client’s needs, we need to understand the end-to-end process in each industry and how they differ.
Learning Objectives

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This case challenges students to design a scalable, industry-specific ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) playbook that enables organizations to translate sustainability goals into measurable actions. 
Students completing this case will be able to: 
  • Understand ESG principles, frameworks (e.g., SASB, GRI), and their role in corporate strategy and reporting. 
  • Analyze Hydrus.ai’s business model and how ESG data aggregation and reporting tools create value for clients. 
  • Identify industry-specific ESG risks, priorities, and regulatory expectations across different sectors. 
  • Evaluate key ESG frameworks and determine their applicability and limitations for various industries. 
  • Map end-to-end ESG data workflows, including data sourcing, aggregation, calculation, reporting, and insight generation. 
  • Define relevant ESG KPIs and metrics tailored to industry-specific requirements and stakeholder expectations. 
  • Assess data quality challenges and propose strategies to improve accuracy, consistency, and reliability of ESG data. 
  • Design actionable ESG strategies and pathways that align sustainability goals with operational and financial performance. 
  • Develop a structured, scalable playbook that standardizes ESG processes while allowing for industry-level customization. 
  • Measure the effectiveness of ESG initiatives through defined success metrics and continuous improvement mechanisms.
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