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Building the
Risk Intelligence Layer
for Responsible Capital
in the Age of AI
The data and intelligence layer for responsible capital markets globally
RCAI Lab is a collaborative R&D platform established by Australia's $4.5 trillion superannuation industry to build AI clearinghouse infrastructure for a global regulatory intelligence backbone to support responsible investment, enabling regulatory alignment and due diligence–backed ESG intelligence across global capital markets.
Why RCAI Lab?
Evidence-Based Due Diligence
Move beyond algorithm-based risk assessments and disclosure checklists with ESG credentials validated with best available data, intel and auditable due diligence processes.
Modular & Scalable
From modern slavery to climate risks, each DDI module plugs into your existing compliance ecosystem — with APIs, dashboards, and supplier engagement tools.
Regulation-Ready
Designed to support compliance with laws in Australia, the EU, UK, Canada, and the US — including the upcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Comparable & Actionable
Benchmark your performance, track continuous improvement, close any gaps and generate audit-ready reports — across your business, suppliers, and investment portfolios.
What are ESGDDI?
ESGDDI (Environmental, Social, and Governance Due Diligence Indices) provide an objective assessment of the effectiveness of ESG due diligence efforts, underpinned by a suite of next-generation technologies and processes that transforms how responsible investment indicators are measured, acted upon and monitored.
ESGDDI are not a new ESG standard and don’t reflect the approach of any particular standard or regulation. Out of necessity - driven by the pressure our planet is facing on all fronts - ESGDDIs introduce 'effective purpose' into responsible investment, compliance and reporting, elevating it from a niche and nebulous algorithm-based risk assessment and 'box ticking' exercise to a unified, adaptable, regulatory intelligence backbone to guide all stakeholders - governments, corporates, capital markets, end-consumers and civil society - in what action they can take, and the role they can play, in empowering ethical business for our common future.
ESGDDIs were developed by the team behind SlaveCheck's Modern Slavery Due Diligence Index (MSDDI). For more information, visit SlaveCheck and The SlaveCheck Foundation.
Key Due Diligence Indices
Modern Slavery DDI
Live. Aligned with Modern Slavery Acts of AU, UK, CA; UN Guiding Principles; EU's CSDDD; OECD DD Framework; US Tariff Act; ISO 20400
Greenhouse Gas Emissions DDI
Scopes 1, 2, and 3 — aligned with ISSB, CSRD, and CDP frameworks.
Coming Soon.
Energy DDI
A structured index assessing energy usage, efficiency, sourcing, risks, and transition readiness.
Coming soon.
Board Governance DDI
Assess board diversity, independence, ESG-aligned incentives, and whistleblower frameworks.
Coming soon.
Other DDIs added upon request
There are 100s of ESG indic-ators, metrics and targets across multiple frameworks. Harmonized DDIs can be added upon request.
Who can make use of ESGDDI?
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Corporates to build ESG brand value and comply with ESG laws
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Investors managing and reducing ESG risk across portfolios
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Governments to track responsible procurement and guide effective legislation
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Civil Society Organisations involved in investigating, remediating and monitoring ESG indicators
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Consultants & Legal Advisors offering ESG advisory services
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ESG Software Platforms integrating due diligence index data
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End-consumers looking to play their part in a sustainable future
ESGDDIs for Companies
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Help your stakeholders better understand your company’s strategy, corporate purpose, culture and management quality;
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Benchmark your performance to understand your areas of strength and weakness and take a risk-based approach to continuous improvement;
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Differentiate your sustainability efforts from your peers in the eyes of your investors and the community;
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Project a strong, responsible message to stakeholders and appeal to more women and millennials as employees and customers;
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A clear, active and improving ESG position could help you access a broader source of capital;
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Be proactive and be prepared to respond to increasingly-aware investors and consumers interested in your sustainability journey.
ESGDDIs for Investors
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Gain deeper insights into the risk and opportunities facing businesses you are investing in;
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Balance risk adjusted financial returns with sustainability benefits;
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Meet your clients' needs and requests, and satisfy your ESG mandates;
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Adhere to climate finance and regulatory investment targets and disclosure standards;
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Investors believe ESG factors could translate to financial impact over a long term time horizon, for both fixed income and equity investments;
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Investors believe that integrating ESG could help improve the investment outcome in terms of return enhancement or risk reduction.
About RCAI Lab
RCAI Lab is a collaborative R&D platform established by the Australian superannuation industry to build AI-enabled infrastructure to support responsible global capital markets. By standardising and integrating regulatory, corporate and investment data, RCAI Lab supports more informed capital allocation, strengthens compliance, and enhances transparency across global supply chains. RCAI Lab is aligned with government, industry and corporate stakeholders to advance scalable, market-wide solutions for responsible investment.