FIN2406. Managing the Top Line, Bottom Line, and Green Line

The emergence of investor demand for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures has rapidly placed the finance function front-and-center in all things sustainability related. While the primary focus is often on climate change and public company reporting requirements, the scope of sustainability issues is broad. In addition to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water and waste are critical environmental concerns. On the social and governance front, for many businesses, the primary focus is on their employees, customers, and communities. Whether you are a publicly held or privately owned company, small or large, taking a strategic approach to sustainability is imperative. Attend this session to learn how leading companies are developing an ESG roadmap that also creates opportunities to innovate, influence customer behavior, and improve efficiency in operations.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the primary characteristics of today’s sustainability landscape.
• Identify the ESG issues that are most relevant to your organization.
• Determine ideas for an ESG strategy that will be best suited to your organization.