Recomentor FAQs

What is Recomentor?

Recomentor is an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) compliance and benchmarking platform that allows users to perform compliance checks against various ESG frameworks, build custom frameworks, and access industry-specific ESG insights. You can find more information about Recomentor on our Overview page.

How can I get access to Recomentor?

You can get access to a demo account via the Recomentor website. The Request a Demo button will scroll your window down to the official form. Fill out the form and finalize your request by clicking on the Send Request button.

Where can I find information on ESG terms and frameworks?

The ESG Knowledge Hub offers detailed explanations and additional resources on ESG terms. You can access it by clicking the Knowledge Hub tab on the top of the Recomentor platform. Additionally, you can visit our ESG Glossary which provides concise explanations of the most important acronyms and terms related to ESG, sustainability, and Knowledge Graphs.

How do I perform a compliance check on Recomentor?

Our Quick-Start Guide provides details on how to perform compliance checks and build your own framework. The general workflow can be broken up into the following stages:

What should I do if my company is not listed in the database?

If you can't find your company in the database, click on the pen icon next to the search field and then on the Add Company button on the subsequent page. After filling out the form, click on the Add button at the bottom of the window. Your company should now appear in the drop-down menu as an option. For more details visit the Adding a Company to the Database help page.

What should I do if an ESG report is not listed in the database?

You can add a report to an existing company by typing the name of the company into the Search for company search field and selecting it from drop-down menu. In the Company Reports section, click on the Upload your Report button. To add a report to a custom company, select the pen icon next to the Search for company search field. Finally, localize the relevant report in the list and click on the Upload Report button in the Reports column.

This will open an Upload Report window in which you can attach the file of the missing report and paste its URL in the Link to Document field. Choose the Document Type from a drop-down menu and specify the Document Name and the Document Year.

For more details, refer to the Adding a Report to the Database help page.

How can I interpret the compliance check results?

In the Overview tab, the results will show your company’s ESG compliance score compared to industry peers, broken down into Environment, Social, and Governance segments. You can also view the results in tabular or graphical formats and access detailed reports by selecting the CSRD tab for alignment with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Furthermore, you can view your results in terms of calculated indicators in the Level of specificity, Level of ambition, and Level of impact tabs. For more details, visit the Performing a Compliance Check section in our Quick-Start Guide.

What do the three indicators (Level of specificity, Level of ambition, and Level of impact) mean?

How can I filter peers during my compliance check?

To filter peers during your compliance check, select the pen icon next to the Peer Filters label. This will open a Peer Filters window in which you can specify peers with respect to Activities (or industries) as well as Geographical Areas. Furthermore, you can filter peers according to the following aspects: Number of Employees, Revenue Total, Turnover, Assets Total, Stock Price EOD, Market Cap, and Exchange. After the desired filters have been set, click on the Apply button at the bottom of the window.

How can I create my own ESG framework in Recomentor?

How does Recomentor help sustainability departments?

Sustainability departments can use Recomentor to benchmark their company's ESG performance against peers, identify areas for improvement, and enhance their sustainability reporting.

How can ESG consulting companies benefit from Recomentor?

How can investor relations teams use Recomentor?

Investor relations teams can use Recomentor to strengthen communication with investors by showcasing their company’s ESG performance, benchmarking their company against industry peers, and ensuring transparent ESG reporting.

How can Recomentor help financial institutions?

What is the ESG Knowledge Hub?

The ESG Knowledge Hub is a resource connected to Recomentor that offers a conversational AI-based tool to explore ESG-related concepts, frameworks, and regulations. It combines expert knowledge and AI to provide accurate, transparent, and traceable information for users.

How do I use the ESG Knowledge Hub?

You can use the ESG Knowledge Hub by typing ESG-related questions into the prompt field. The AI will generate a summary and provide recommendations, relevant articles, and links to related concepts. You can also ask follow-up questions for more detailed answers.

What is the significance of the GraphRAG technology in the Knowledge Hub?

GraphRAG technology combines knowledge graphs with large language models (LLMs) to deliver accurate and traceable information. It ensures the data provided is correct, transparent, and relevant, addressing the complex nature of ESG reporting.

What should I do if I encounter an issue with Recomentor?

If you encounter issues or need help you can reach out to the support team via our help desk.