Russell Bedford International has forged a strategic partnership with Diginex to drive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting adoption across its global accounting network.
Under this collaboration, Diginex’s ESG reporting platform, diginexESG, will be implemented across Russell Bedford’s membership network, which spans more than 100 countries.
With nearly 400 offices, the network will enable the use of the platform, providing tools for data collection, topic discovery, and collaborative report publishing.
With a team of 1,000 partners and 10,000 professionals, Russell Bedford’s global presence will support the integration of Diginex’s technology into the services of its member firms.
By combining Diginex’s technology with Russell Bedford’s expertise, the collaboration will focus on supporting businesses in streamlining ESG reporting, improving compliance, and unlocking the commercial advantages of sustainability.
Russell Bedford CEO Stephen Hamlet said: “Our firms are committed to delivering exceptional value to clients navigating a rapidly changing business landscape. Partnering with Diginex allows us to offer a state-of-the-art ESG reporting tool that aligns with our mission to provide forward-thinking solutions.
“This collaboration strengthens our ability to support our firms, and in turn their clients, to achieve their sustainability goals while maintaining compliance and competitiveness.”
DiginexESG is compatible with frameworks such as GRI, SASB, and ISSB, offering an accessible and intuitive solution for businesses aiming to strengthen their sustainability credentials.
The platform’s design focuses on enhancing both efficiency and accuracy in ESG reporting.
Through this partnership, member firms of Russell Bedford will gain access to comprehensive training, resources, and support to implement diginexESG effectively.
Diginex CEO Mark Blick said: “This agreement represents a significant step forward in democratising access to affordable, intelligent and intuitive ESG solutions.
“We believe that by working together with Russell Bedford, we can support companies of all sizes in meeting evolving ESG regulatory demands and investor expectations while fostering sustainable growth.”
