PIER Project (Public Interactive ESG Roadmaps for businesses)

70% of consumers want to do business with eco-friendly organizations. Now there is a way to turn social and environmental responsibility into faster growth, higher profits, and competitive advantage.

Welcome to the PIER Project.

PIER Project is an initiative to increase environmental social responsibility in commercial educational and non-profit organizations through transparency, stakeholder collaboration, and public consensus on many of the important topics facing our planet.

We do this through a business friendly, pro-growth approach to ESG, environmental, social, and governance format. Studies confirm organizations that engage with their stakeholders on social and environmental issues can increase trust, growth, and social image more effectively.

How it works
It's free and simple to join!
Participating organizations can host their public interactive ESG roadmap on their websites, and be included on the PIER project directory of sustainably positive organizations.
What’s different?
  • Cost: The PIER Project provides an affordable pathway to ESG alignment, ensuring businesses of all sizes can embrace sustainability without overspending. You can join the PIER project for free!
  • Collaborative: PIER fosters real-time, transparent engagement between companies and their stakeholders, driving community-focused growth and deeper loyalty
  • Competitive Advantage vs Regulatory Burden: Businesses leveraging PIER’s innovative approach gain measurable financial and reputational benefits, standing out in a market increasingly driven by ESG priorities
Benefits include
  • Build stakeholder loyalty through collaborative social and environmental policies

    Over 84% of global businesses now prioritize climate action, with 74% reporting pressure from governments to adopt sustainability practices. This shift supports stronger stakeholder loyalty, as companies meeting environmental and social expectations retain trust more effectively

  • Align business values with those of consumers and investors

    Aligning with environmental values appeals to consumers and investors, with 70% of institutional investors now citing sustainability as a core factor in their decisions. This alignment helps draw in stakeholders committed to ethical investment​

  • Increase transparency, enhancing trust and brand image

    Transparency drives brand trust, with 60% of consumers willing to pay a premium for brands with clear sustainability commitments. Companies adopting recognized standards like GRI gain additional trust through structured ESG reporting​. Following ESG standards such as the UN’s SDGs reduces greenwashing risks, as 85% of consumers view certified commitments as more trustworthy than vague environmental claims​

  • Lower retention costs

    Strong ESG policies reduce employee turnover by up to 25%, reflecting increased loyalty from workers who value ethical practices within their workplaces

  • Leverage network effects for community-driven growth

    Community-focused ESG initiatives increase engagement, with studies indicating that active sustainability programs can double brand reach in local markets through community-driven advocacy

  • Competitive advantage

    Companies with comprehensive ESG strategies see an 8-10% higher return on equity compared to those without, providing a measurable financial advantage alongside sustainability benefits

  • Interoperable

    Networked ESG is fully compatible with other ESG programs. Including stakeholder or public participation in ESG decision making can accelerate adoption and energize your entire organization behind collaborative goals and KPIs

What’s our Mission?
Our mission is to get every company to adopt PIER and align with the values of consumers, stakeholders, employees, and investors. The PIER project enables companies to engage in transparent collaboration on social and environmental initiatives that drive community loyalty and foster sustainable competitive advantage.