Why People‑First ESG, Why Now?

Philippine listed companies face a hard deadline: mandatory sustainability disclosures aligned with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 will apply to 2025 data and require limited assurance by 2026. (initiatives.weforum.org, eco-business.com) At the same time, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has put Human Capital at the top of its 2024‑26 work plan, signaling that people‑related metrics—from engagement and DEI to skills and well‑being—will soon be scrutinized with the same rigor as climate data. (ifrs.org)

Yet most HR teams still rely on narrative PDF reports and siloed spreadsheets. Finance owns the numbers; Marketing owns the story—and nobody owns the bridge between them.

That bridge is the People‑First ESG™ Reporting Accelerator. It converts your existing HR and HCM data into decision‑grade, XBRL‑ready disclosures—and teaches your people how to keep it that way—all in 4–6 weeks and at a fraction of Big‑Four fees.

What the Accelerator Does for Your Organization

✔ Regulatory Peace of Mind – Map your current data to IFRS S1 and SASB Human Capital metrics, generate the SEC SuRe Form tables, and pre‑empt auditor queries.

✔ Investor‑Ready Storytelling – Link attrition, engagement, DEI, skills, and well‑being KPIs to enterprise value drivers—cost of capital, productivity, and brand equity.

✔ HR Credibility Boost – Position HR as a strategic data partner, not an administrative cost center.

✔ Culture and Engagement Lift – When employees see their voice in the sustainability narrative, participation in engagement surveys and development programs rises.

Impact Timeline and ROI

Horizon What Changes Tangible Returns
Short‑Term (0–6 months) • SEC‑ready ESG appendix

• Data gaps and quick wins identified

• Board confidence restored

 • Avoid penalties & rush fees

• Save ₱3–5 M vs. Big‑Four drafting costs
Mid‑Term (6–18 months) • Quarterly people‑KPI dashboard

• Integrated report combining financial & human‑capital data

• Audit trail for limited assurance

 • 20–30 % cut in external hiring and training duplication

• 5–10 % uptick in engagement/retention (₱10–20 M avoided turnover) (atticus.ph)
Long‑Term (18 months+) • Skills‑based workforce planning

• Pay‑equity and DEI progress baked into business strategy

• Sustainability‑linked financing eligibility

 • Lower cost of capital (green or KPI‑linked loans)

• Stronger employer brand; 2–4 ppt attrition reduction in BPO/BPM context (₱25–40 M annual savings per 1 000 FTEs) (news.outsourceaccelerator.com)

End‑to‑End Process and Deliverables

1  People Data Mapping Sprint (Week 1–2)

  • Activities: Stakeholder kickoff, inventory HRIS/LMS/payroll data, materiality and gap analysis.
  • Outputs: Skills and data atlas, heat map against IFRS S1/SASB metrics, risk log.
  • Outcomes: Clear view of what’s usable today and what needs remediation.

2  Template and Narrative Kit (Week 2–4)

  • Activities: Populate XBRL‑enabled Excel/Power BI template; draft boilerplate narrative and data definitions glossary.
  • Outputs: SuRe‑Form‑ready tables, narrative blocks for the sustainability section of the Annual Report, dashboard prototype.
  • Outcomes: 80% of drafting done; Finance and Comms start review instead of writing from scratch.

3  Capacity‑Build Workshops (Week 4)

  • Activities: 1‑day lab covering materiality, scenario analysis, and assurance readiness for HR, Finance, Risk and Comms.
  • Outputs: Trained “People‑First ESG Squad”, playbooks, RACI matrix.
  • Outcomes: Internal ownership, reduced dependence on external consultants.

4  Review and Sign‑Off Coaching (Week 5–6)

  • Activities: Two live review sessions; refinement of KPIs and narratives; CxO/board briefing deck tying people metrics to value creation.
  • Outputs: Board‑ready report section; auditor Q&A pack.
  • Outcomes: Faster audit closure, fewer rework cycles.

5  Annual Retainer (Optional)

  • Scope: Quarterly KPI refresh, on‑call advisory for regulation updates, yearly materiality reset.
  • Outputs: Updated dashboard, compliance alerts, yearly benchmarking memo.
  • Outcomes: Assurance readiness is always “on”; no last‑minute scramble when rules evolve.

What You Receive

  • SEC‑Compliant People Capital Appendix – Ready to drop into the Annual Report.
  • Interactive Dashboard – Live link to HRIS/Excel; tracks engagement, DEI, safety, skills and attrition.
  • Custom Narrative Library – Pre‑approved paragraphs for board packs, investor decks, and website CSR pages.
  • Upskilled ESG Strike Team – Certified by MSS and aligned with ISSB guidance.
  • Audit Trail and Evidence Pack – Data dictionaries, calculation sheets, and policy cross‑references.

Why MSS Corporation?

  • OD DNA, Not Just Audit Jargon – We speak the language of people, culture, and change—and we translate it into numbers your CFO and investors trust.
  • Lean and Fast – 4–6 weeks from kickoff to board sign‑off; 30–50% of Big‑Four price tags.
  • Philippine Context Mastery – Templates and dashboards localized to SEC SuRe Form and DOLE labor data—no copy‑paste from foreign frameworks.
  • Future‑Proof – Continuous monitoring of ISSB Human Capital standards means your report will always be ahead of the curve.

Ready to Turn People Data into Strategic Capital?

Book a 30‑minute discovery call or email info@msscorporation.com.ph to secure an early‑mover discount for your 2025 report.