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Our assessment methodology is grounded in internationally recognized standards, designed for real-world Florida compliance.
Our Foundation
SustainIQ was founded after witnessing firsthand how small and mid-size Florida businesses were being left out of government contracts, municipal bids, and major projects — not because they weren't doing the right things, but because they lacked the documentation to prove it.
The SustainIQ assessment was built by working backward from the actual compliance requirements in Lee County, Collier County, and Florida state vendor registration — translating complex regulatory language into 18 clear, actionable questions.
Our platform has been designed for the business owner who is too busy to hire a full-time compliance officer but cannot afford to lose a bid because of missing documentation.
ESG Compliance Platform · Southwest Florida
Advisory Board — Coming Q4 2026
A panel of verified ESG experts, compliance attorneys, and sustainability consultants will be announced to further validate and strengthen our assessment methodology.
Methodology
Our assessment is aligned with the frameworks used by Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, and international regulatory bodies — simplified for small business use.
Global Reporting Initiative — the most widely used framework for sustainability disclosure worldwide.
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board — industry-specific standards for material ESG topics.
U.S. EPA program for measuring and improving freight transportation sustainability.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance for workplace safety standards.
International standard for environmental management systems.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity sustainability and vendor compliance requirements.
7 questions
6 questions
5 questions
75% – 100%
Badge eligible. Company meets SustainIQ ESG compliance standard. Listed on public registry.
50% – 74%
Near compliance. Gap report and targeted contractor referrals provided to close remaining gaps.
0% – 49%
Significant gaps identified. Full action plan and matched expert referrals provided.