ESG Risk Monitoring & Adverse Media Intelligence
Master your ESG compliance with Business Radar: the all-in-one platform for ESG risk monitoring, Know Your Business (KYB), and real-time adverse media screening. From onboarding to continuous monitoring, we help you uncover environmental, social, and governance risks – before they become your problem.
154M news sources • 1,200+ sanctions lists • 108+ languages
ESG Compliance Made Easy
Do you find your teams juggling endless Excel sheets and spending hours on manual Google searches to uncover ESG risks? With Business Radar, that’s a thing of the past — unlike the controversies you’ll reveal through our historical search.
From past incidents to real-time alerts, we help you cut through the noise and focus on what really matters: making the right decisions for the future of your business and the planet.
One Platform for ESG + KYB
Why switch between tools when you can screen for ESG risks, verify company identities, and monitor adverse media — all in one place? Business Radar brings it together.
AI-Powered Insights with Context
Forget the noise. We use smart sentiment scoring, GPT-powered summaries, and AI curation to highlight what really matters — reducing false positives by up to 90%.
Built for Scale and Speed
Batch upload your entire customer or supplier portfolio — whether it’s 50 or 5,000 companies, in just a few clicks. Start monitoring instantly and never miss an emerging risk.
Historical ESG Search
Did your supplier deforest the Amazon in 2020?
We make sure you know. Business Radar helps you surface past controversies before they become tomorrow’s problem — because reputational risk doesn’t expire.
Global Risk Footprint
ESG Categories & Expertise
Business Radar doesn’t just monitor ESG headlines — we structure risk insights using globally recognized frameworks like the SASB Materiality Matrix, the EU Taxonomy, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our platform classifies adverse media signals into more than 25 ESG-relevant categories, so you can detect and respond to material risks with precision.
Environment & Sustainability
From waste management and emissions to biodiversity threats and climate litigation — uncover risks tied to environmental performance and resource use.
Human Capital & Workplace
Track incidents of workplace safety violations, labor disputes, and discriminatory practices that could undermine social responsibility standards.
Industry Trends & Insights
Stay informed on material shifts like clean energy transitions, EV development, and cultural trends that impact ESG performance and expectations.
Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Identify enforcement actions, compliance breaches, and governance controversies — including corruption, anti-trust cases, and tax violations.
Operational Risk &
Crisis Management
Monitor real-time responses to events like pandemics or public health emergencies that challenge business continuity and ESG commitments.
What sets Business Radar apart
| Feature | Business Radar | Competitor A | Competitor B |
| ESG + KYB in one platform | Yes | No | No |
| Hisorical Media Archive | Yes | No | No |
| 154M News Sources | Yes | 3-5M | 20M |
| Lanuage Support (auto) | 108 | 27 | 65 |
| Real-time Sentiment Scoring | Yes | Partial | Partial |
Based on public data as of April 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions about ESG Monitoring with Business Radar
Do you monitor ESG risks in small and mid-sized companies too?
Yes. Unlike most platforms that focus on large public companies, Business Radar includes SMEs, subsidiaries, and private firms – sourcing from niche publications, regional news, and even company websites to uncover hidden ESG risks.
Can Business Radar detect older ESG controversies or greenwashing patterns?
Absolutely. Our historical media archive allows you to search for adverse events dating back several years.
Example: You can uncover if a supplier was involved in deforestation in 2019 or labor scandals in 2020 – helping you avoid reputational risk today.
What ESG categories do you track?
We use a taxonomy based on the SASB Materiality Matrix, with more than 15 ESG categories spanning environmental, social, and governance topics – like emissions, workplace safety, corruption, and product quality. Each risk is scored for severity and relevance.
Do you include sentiment scoring and impact analysis?
Yes. Every media incident is processed using AI-powered sentiment scoring and business impact classification, so you can focus on what really matters – no noise, just action-ready insights.
Is this compliant with CSRD, SFDR, and the EU Taxonomy?
Yes. Our platform is designed to support compliance with evolving ESG regulations. You can export reports, set thresholds, and document risk monitoring activity to meet auditing and transparency requirements.
Can I connect Business Radar to our onboarding or procurement tools?
Yes. Business Radar offers full API access. Many of our clients integrate it into KYC flows, procurement pipelines, risk systems, or CRMs – so ESG screening becomes a seamless part of your workflow.