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120+ ESG compliance frameworks. Unified.

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Your work deserves a better framework

Your work deserves more than just execution—we turn complexity into a clear framework.
01
Intro Call
A 30-minute conversation to understand your challenge.
02
Proposal & fit
Clear next steps, scope, and expected outcomes — no jargon.
03
Start working
Direct collaboration with senior consultants from Day One.

Our positioning frameworks are made to be used, not just presented

Core12 — Harmonization Framework

We review your current services, materials, and language — and map where clarity is lost.
Project phase
Discovery audit
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Execution track
Performance review

Open Compliance — Audit Protocol

We help define what you do, for whom, and why it matters — in words that resonate.

ComplianceOS — Enterprise Platform

From website copy to sales decks, we align your materials under one clear narrative

We help responsible producers prove compliance around what actually matters — clearly, verifiably, and once.

1 week
Gap Assessment
We map your existing documentation to Core 12 controls. Outcome: a clear picture of where you stand and what's missing.
1-2 weeks
Evidence Collection
We guide you through gathering the evidence needed to close gaps — using VXA or your existing records. Outcome: complete, audit-ready documentation.
3 week
Verification Review
An accredited verifier reviews your evidence against OCP methodology. Outcome: validated compliance across all 12 domains.
4 week
Credential Issuance
You receive your verified credential — recognized by DFIs, OEMs, and regulators. Outcome: market access, unlocked.
THE FRAMEWORK

12 domains. 67 controls. Every major standard — unified.

DOMAIN 1
Governance & Ethics
Accountability, anti-corruption, responsible conduct
DOMAIN 2
Environmental Stewardship
Biodiversity, water, waste, land use
DOMAIN 3
Social & Human Rights
Labor, community engagement, human rights
DOMAIN 4
Climate & Energy
Emissions, energy use, climate adaptation
DOMAIN 5
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DOMAIN 6
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Customer Story
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Customer Story
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Strategy Lead at Forerunner™
Customer Story
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Strategy Lead at Forerunner™
Customer Story
Amelia Brynn
Strategy Lead at Forerunner™
Why it works

The 12 Domains

Open-Source

Free to use. No licensing fees. Built as public infrastructure.

Interoperable

Maps to OECD, IFC, IRMA, LBMA, EUDR, and 120+ more

Actionable

Machine-readable, auditor-ready, and built for real operations. principles, pillars, tone, and voice — consistently.

See how a Ghanaian cooperative consolidated seven separate certifications into one Core 12 assessment — cutting costs by 60% and verification time from 18 months to 5 weeks."
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Harmonized Controls
Universal requirements that map to every major framework.
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