ESG Essentials ↔ ISO/IEC 27001
5 canonical controls in Keel's library satisfy clauses of both ESG Essentials and ISO/IEC 27001. Implement each once, attach the evidence once, and it counts toward each standard. The overlap is the work you don't repeat.
Controls that satisfy both
| Canonical control | ESG Essentials clauses | ISO/IEC 27001 clauses |
|---|---|---|
| Information security policy A board-approved information security policy set, reviewed at least annually and communicated to the workforce. | G.9 | A.5.1 |
| Risk assessment & treatment A documented process to identify, analyze, evaluate, and treat information security risks on a defined cadence. | G.6 | A.5.7 |
| Third-party / vendor risk management Due diligence, contractual safeguards, and ongoing monitoring of vendors that handle your data. | G.7, E.7, S.6 | A.5.19 |
| Security awareness training Ongoing security awareness training for all personnel, with completion tracking. | S.5 | A.6.3 |
| Personal data privacy Personal data of employees and customers is protected with clear, honored privacy practices. | S.8 | A.5.34 |
Clause identifiers (ESG Essentials and ISO/IEC 27001) are referenced factually for mapping. Keel is not affiliated with or endorsed by the bodies that publish these standards. Control descriptions are Keel's own; a framework's full authored control count is on its framework page.
Why this is one project, not two
On a crosswalk-native model, ISO/IEC 27001 mostly lights up controls you already built for ESG Essentials. You're not re-uploading the same screenshot for a second audit. You apply the framework and see the genuine delta worth working. That's the whole idea behind collect once, comply everywhere.