Sustainability Consulting RFP Response Form

Streamline Your Sustainability Consulting RFP Process with Paperform

Finding the right sustainability consulting partner for your ESG reporting needs requires a structured evaluation process. This Sustainability Consulting RFP Response Form template helps organizations collect comprehensive, comparable proposals from consulting firms while ensuring all critical aspects of ESG reporting projects are addressed.

Why This Template Works for ESG & Sustainability Teams

Whether you're a corporate sustainability manager, procurement professional, or CSO building your ESG reporting framework, this form captures everything you need to evaluate consulting proposals effectively. It covers materiality assessments, stakeholder engagement strategies, data collection methodologies, report preparation, assurance coordination, and regulatory compliance expertise—all the components of a robust ESG reporting engagement.

The template is designed for organizations across industries that need to comply with emerging sustainability disclosure requirements (CSRD, SEC climate rules, ISSB standards) and want to compare consulting proposals systematically. It's equally valuable for companies seeking project-based engagements or ongoing annual retainer relationships.

Built for Procurement and Sustainability Professionals

This form helps sustainability directors, procurement teams, finance leaders, and ESG committee members standardize their vendor evaluation process. By collecting structured responses on methodology, experience, team qualifications, timelines, and pricing, you can make more informed decisions and justify consultant selection to stakeholders.

The conditional logic allows respondents to detail their approach to specific services you require, while the open-ended sections capture the nuanced expertise that differentiates top-tier sustainability consultants.

Extend Your Workflow with Stepper and Papersign

Once you receive RFP responses through Paperform, you can automate your evaluation workflow with Stepper. Route submissions to evaluation committee members, score proposals against weighted criteria, send automated follow-up questions, and keep your procurement process moving without manual handoffs.

When you've selected your sustainability consulting partner, use Papersign to send the consulting agreement for eSignature, creating a seamless path from RFP response to signed contract—all connected to your original submission data.

Professional, Secure, and Ready to Deploy

This template is fully customizable to match your organization's branding and specific ESG reporting requirements. Adjust service categories, add custom evaluation criteria, or include your own sustainability frameworks. With Paperform's SOC 2 Type II compliance and enterprise-grade security, you can confidently collect sensitive commercial information and strategic sustainability plans from consulting firms.