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About Us

Empowering organizations to lead with purpose

Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A) is an ESG and sustainability consulting firm that helps clients become leaders in corporate sustainability and responsibility. We bridge two important spheres of influence in our modern economy: 1) the investor community and 2) the corporate sector. We understand how investors evaluate their opportunities, and we advise companies on positioning their enterprises for success by implementing and reporting on corporate sustainability and responsibility initiatives that matter to investors.

Our Mission

G&A’s mission is to provide actionable information and advice based on independent research and analysis on what makes companies responsible, profitable, and sustainable. We help leaders and organizations build trust by addressing critical issues in an informed manner, with consideration for all stakeholders. In other words, our clients are supported to do the right things for the right reasons.

Client

Sustainability is not a burden—it's an opportunity. For over 20 years, we've guided companies through this landscape's evolution. We help leaders understand that authentic sustainability leadership is both a moral imperative and business necessity. We bridge investor and corporate needs while ensuring stakeholder voices shape strategy. Through rigorous research, we help leaders move beyond compliance to create meaningful impact and competitive advantage—because when you do the right things for the right reasons, the business case follows.

Louis D. Coppola

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Our Attributes

Innovative

We develop and employ cutting-edge sustainability analytics tools.

Considerate

We treat every client as an individual with attention to their unique needs.

Purposeful

We believe in our work and its impact for a more sustainable future.

Empowering

We share our knowledge to give companies the tools to make better decisions.

Cooperative

We understand the power of working together to solve problems.

Investigative

We use deep-dive research to back our claims.

Ethical

We uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity in all our endeavors.

Adaptive

In a rapidly changing world, we’re ready to respond to emerging trends and challenges.

Who we serve

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G&A serves executives, management, and boards of directors of both publicly-traded and privately-owned companies of all sectors, industries, and sizes. We advise companies in all stages of their sustainability journeys--whether they are just starting out, have a well-established sustainability program they are looking to improve, and at all points in between.

100% remote but still connected

A few things to know about us

G&A is a respected, two-decades-old sustainability consulting firm with a proud track record of research and client services.

We help to position companies for success over the long-term.

We utilize proprietary data and deep analytical skills to improve disclosure and reporting.

We’ve worked with a wide range of businesses across many sectors in the U.S. and around the world.

  • 20+ Years

    We’ve been helping clients chart their sustainability courses and reach their goals since 2006.

  • 20+ Team Members

    The team consists of people who trust each other, who complement each other’s strengths, who put common goals ahead of individual goals - producing extraordinary results!

  • 100+ Clients Served

    Starting from a bootstrap operation in an actual garage, the team grew and evolved with a laser focus on superb teamwork to meet clients’ needs, surpassing client expectations in our delivery and developing winning long-term strategies.

  • 56% Women

    An inclusive culture is core to who we are, ensuring every voice has influence and opportunity.