Close Group Consulting Inc. (CGC) is a boutique ESG advisory firm founded in 2017, with offices in Montreal, Boston, London, and Toronto. The firm specializes in integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into the strategies of financial and capital markets participants. CGC assists asset managers, general partners, asset owners, and corporations in embedding ESG considerations into their core business practices to enhance value and manage risks.

CGC offers a range of services, including ESG advisory for climate-related strategies, due diligence for transactions, regulatory compliance support, and guidance for institutional investors on best practices in ESG integration. The firm employs proprietary methodologies and tools to assess ESG maturity, ensuring a tailored approach for various asset classes. With a senior management team boasting over 20 years of experience in global capital markets, CGC serves clients with combined assets under management exceeding $1.8 trillion, including investment managers, private equity firms, and pension funds.