Real-time ESG insights inside Xero to help small businesses understand their impact
Small businesses increasingly want to understand the environmental and social impact of their spending — but ESG tools are complex, expensive, and built for large enterprises.
Xero is uniquely placed to change that.
Idea:
Embed lightweight, real-time ESG context directly into Xero, so small businesses can understand the impact behind everyday transactions — without extra systems or reporting burden.
What this could look like:
• ESG indicators at transaction or supplier level (e.g. climate, labour, governance risk)
• Simple, plain-English insights alongside payments and invoices
• Optional summaries over time (e.g. “This quarter’s spend impact”)
• No scores to manage — just context and transparency
Why it matters:
• Helps small businesses make more informed choices
• Supports growing interest in B Corp and responsible business
• Turns accounting data into decision-making insight, not just compliance
• Aligns strongly with Xero’s purpose of helping small businesses thrive
I’ve created a short 50-second concept video showing how this could sit naturally inside Xero:
https://legacymedia.uk/xero
This feels like a logical next step alongside initiatives such as UNA and Xero’s broader sustainability direction.
Andrew Power
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