ESG Materiality Assessment
ESG Materiality Assessment — free template with 6 expert-crafted questions
Identify which environmental, social, and governance topics stakeholders see as most material.
When to use this template
Use this esg materiality assessment to gather actionable insights about sustainability practices and environmental impact. This template includes 6 carefully designed questions covering the key dimensions of sustainability practices and environmental impact. It combines quantitative ratings for benchmarking, open-ended questions for deeper insights, structured choice questions for easy analysis to give you a complete picture. Send it after relevant interactions or milestones to capture timely, honest feedback. The estimated completion time of 5 minutes keeps response rates high while collecting meaningful data.
Questions included (6)
Which ESG topics matter most to you?
Select all that apply
Which topic should leadership prioritize first?
How transparent does our ESG communication feel today?
Do you believe ESG performance affects our long-term competitiveness?
Which audience needs better ESG communication?
What ESG issue do you believe we underestimate most?
How to customize this template
Open the AI editor and describe your specific context. Zolvi will adapt the 6 questions to match your industry terminology, add follow-up questions where needed, and adjust the tone to match your brand. Translate the entire survey into any of the supported languages with one click.
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AI insights
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions should a esg materiality assessment have?
This template uses 6 questions — the optimal balance between thoroughness and respondent attention. For shorter pulse surveys, focus on the 2–3 most critical questions. For comprehensive assessments, you can add up to 15–20 questions using the AI editor.
How do I analyze esg materiality assessment results?
Zolvi automatically analyzes your responses with AI. You'll get sentiment analysis on open-ended answers, trend charts for rating questions, and an AI-generated summary highlighting key themes and actionable insights. Export results as CSV, JSON, or a self-contained HTML dashboard.
Can I customize this esg materiality assessment template?
Yes — every question, answer option, and setting is fully customizable. Use the AI editor to describe what you want to change and Zolvi will rewrite the questions for you. You can also translate the survey into 5+ languages with one click for multilingual audiences.
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