- Posted onSeptember 17, 2025
- By Jessica I. Marschall, CPA, ISA AM President & CEO The Green Mission Inc, GM-ESG Solutions
GM-ESG bridges the gap between traditional valuation and ESG reporting by bringing diverse global perspectives to every assessment. Led by Jessica I. Marschall (CPA, ISA AM) with 6 years of valuation appraisal expertise and a practicing CPA of 26 years, our team understands that true value transcends borders and balance sheets.
The team includes powerhouse women leaders: Jennie Lumpkin, Chief Revenue Officer, who brings 15+ years of business development expertise in deconstruction and personal property appraisal; Caroline J. Marschall, Chief Operating Officer, specializing in sustainable valuation and tax compliance; Elisabeth Baudinaud, Sustainability Policy Advisor and Founder of Carbon Wise, with 20+ years implementing climate policy and embodied emissions reduction; and Nichole Erickson, Director of Corporate Decommission Operations, combining biological engineering expertise with large-scale asset recovery experience.
Today’s reality:
- Companies with strong ESG scores trade at 10% premium on average
- ESG leaders see 2-3% higher annual returns
- Poor ESG performance can destroy 30% of company value year-over-year
- 89% of investors now factor ESG into valuation models
Your assets aren’t just worth what they cost – they’re worth what they contribute to a sustainable future.
- 🌍 Diverse Perspectives Drive Better Valuations
Our approach integrates:
- International sustainability standards from EU's CSRD to Asia-Pacific frameworks
- Indigenous knowledge on land use and resource valuation
- Emerging market insights on social impact measurement
- Cross-cultural governance practices that resonate globally
Elisabeth Baudinaud, our Sustainability Policy Advisor, brings 20+ years of British Columbia climate policy expertise, while our team collaborates with valuation experts from Europe, Asia, and Latin America to ensure your reports meet global best practices.
- Local employment multiplier effects
- Supply chain diversity metrics (% minority/women-owned suppliers)
- Community investment ROI calculations
- Social cost of carbon in business decisions
Human Capital Valuation:
- Diversity adds 35% to financial performance
- Gender-diverse companies are 21% more profitable
- Inclusive teams make better decisions 87% of the time
- Employee wellbeing programs show 6:1 ROI
We don’t just count heads – we value hearts, minds, and the communities you serve.
Our Integrated Valuation Framework
📊 Traditional Meets Transformational
Asset Valuation Plus:
- Physical assets + environmental liabilities
- Market value + social license to operate
- Financial returns + stakeholder value creation
- Current worth + climate-adjusted future value
Real Example: A building isn’t just worth $10M – it’s worth $10M minus $2M in future carbon costs plus $1.5M in green certification premiums plus $500K in community benefit value = $10M adjusted ESG value.
Global Best Practices, Local Impact
- ✅ TCFD Climate Scenarios – Value assets under 1.5°C, 2°C, and 4°C warming
- ✅ GRI Universal Standards – Report to frameworks used in 100+ countries
- ✅ SASB Materiality – Industry-specific metrics investors actually use
- ✅ UN SDGs Alignment – Show contribution to global development goals
- ✅ Indigenous Rights (UNDRIP) – Respect traditional land valuations
Fast Facts That Drive Action
- ⚡ Speed: Reports in days, not months
- 🌐 Reach: Global standards, local expertise
- 💰 ROI: Every $1 in ESG reporting returns $2.50 in market value
- 📈 Growth: ESG-valued companies grow 25% faster
Breaking Down Barriers
We’re making world-class valuation and ESG reporting accessible by:
- Amplifying underrepresented voices in sustainability metrics
- Translating global frameworks into actionable local strategies
- Democratizing data through clear, visual reporting
- Building bridges between traditional finance and impact investing
The Bottom Line
In a $33.9 trillion ESG market, your valuation story needs to resonate from Wall Street to Main Street, from Geneva to Jakarta. GM-ESG delivers integrated valuations that speak the universal language of sustainable value.
We don’t just appraise assets – we assess your impact on the world.
Join the Movement
- 🌐 Visit: gm-esg.com
- 🤝 Connect: Let's unlock your global sustainable value
- 🌍 Impact: Together, we're redefining what business is worth
GM-ESG: Valuing Business Through a Global Lens
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