CFO2117. ESG Performance, Reporting and Assurance

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance, reporting and assurance has gained center stage around the world as organizations seek to better understand the needs and concerns of a variety of stakeholders, improve their own performance and better communicate their ability to create long term sustainable value. CPA’s, the CFO organization, and Finance professionals can all play a valuable role in adding value as their organizations, start, evolve, and continuously improve their ESG related activities.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the latest drivers and applications of ESG activity that enhance organizational value and sustainability for key internal and external stakeholders
• Identify the most current ESG reporting techniques and leading practices as well as reporting frameworks used by leading organizations globally
• Recognize internal control aspects and third-party assurance options for ESG reporting as well as integration with Enterprise Risk Management