Sustainability Consulting Our world is changing. Are you leading the way to positive, sustainable change? Sustainability continues to evolve as companies recognize supporting environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues is essential to survive in the marketplace. We know that sustainability defines an organization, setting it apart from its competitors while impacting the whole organization in varying ways and intensities. Yet, while many companies are aware they must act, they find it difficult to tackle ESG operating and reporting issues.We believe sustainability is a continuous journey, presenting risks and opportunities. There are no blueprints or out-of-the-box solutions, and each company needs an individualized approach to ESG reporting and operations. Protiviti partners with our clients to effectively manage sustainability risks and maximize opportunities, while delivering financial value. Research Guide March 11, 2024 Sustainability FAQ Guide: An Introduction In 1987, the United Nations’ Brundtland Commission published this definition of sustainability in its report, which called for a strategy that incorporated both economic development and consideration for the environment. Over the years, other definitions of sustainability have emerged, but the Brundtland definition remains a useful explanation that distills... Read More Why Does Sustainability Matter? Pro Briefcase ESG Strategy and Planning We help identify key stakeholder expectations and assess major impact areas, define your ambition level, then set targets and measures to reach them. Pro Building office Sustainable Operations, Performance, and Improvement Adapt and improve processes and the organizational structure. We help implement sustainability solutions throughout the value chain, driving compliance to global standards and improving management of materials, energy and water. Pro Document Consent Sustainability Governance and Reporting Gain transparency and accountability by controlling the program and its implementation. We enable better decision-making and focus on regulatory requirements, including the timeliness and accuracy of reporting and external communication with regulators. A Holistic Approach to Sustainability Sustainability is a complex, multi-dimensional topic, with varying levels of understanding across industries and companies. Protiviti works closely with our clients to effectively evaluate what ESG means for your organization, helping build, implement, execute, monitor and report on ESG objectives that will evolve and grow with your organization. We want clients to understand the bigger picture, and to clearly identify where you can have the greatest impact on society and the environment, while maximizing performance. By focusing and implementing sustainability into your strategy, values, structures, processes, services, and products, you will also realize the value doing good brings.Protiviti offers a holistic and integrated approach to position your organization for continued, long-term success. Future of ESG by VISION by Protiviti Learn More Leadership Christopher Wright Chris is a Managing Director in New York, leads Protiviti's global Finance Transformation and Transaction Services solutions, oversees Protiviti’s Supply Chain, Operations, People and Change practices, and serves on our global ESG steering committee. He is the firm-wide ... Learn More Ellen Holder Ellen is Managing Director in Frankfurt Germany, EMEA Lead Sustainability and member of the global ESG Steering Committee. In Germany, she leads the “Sustainability, Risk & Culture” Service Line. Her focus is on sustainability and risk, with extensive expertise ... Learn More Paul Middleton Paul joined Protiviti in August 2018 and leads our capital markets business in London. Focused on 1st Line trading and risk management initiatives, Paul works closely with our global Solutions to shape advisory, transformation and remediation initiatives across ... Learn More Steve Wang Steve is a Managing Director with over 2 decades of experience in internal audit and sustainability reporting across different industries. Prior to joining Protiviti, Steve has worked with two public accounting firms: Deloitte & Touche and Arthur Andersen. Prior to ... Learn More Sharon Lindstrom Sharon is a Managing Director with over 30 years experience in providing audit and risk consulting services to companies primarily in the manufacturing industry. She leads Protiviti’s global Manufacturing and Distribution Industry team, supporting the pharma/life ... Learn More Yasumi Taniguchi Yasumi Taniguchi is Managing Director of Protiviti Japan and leads Japan practices. As a founding member of Protiviti Japan, she led the delivery of the country’s Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit and Financial Advisory solutions. Yasumi spent over 15 years ... Learn More FLASH REPORT Time to Act: SEC Issues Final Climate-Related Disclosure Rules On March 6, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved its long-awaited — and, for many, controversial — new rule, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. The final version of this much... BLOG EU Extends Certain CSRD Adoption Timelines for Sector-Specific Standards and Non-EU Companies – But Read Between the Lines What happened – The European Parliament and the European Council have reached agreement on a proposal to delay certain adoption timelines of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The provisional agreement now only needs to be... BLOG ESG Data Management and Reporting Are the CFO’s Responsibility — Period In a global survey of CFOs and finance leaders conducted by Protiviti, ESG metrics and measurement stand out as the highest priority for the finance organization to address over the next 12 months. Make no mistake: The new era of ESG data... INFOGRAPHIC Infographic | The Impact of Sustainable Operations on Profit and Long-Term Viability Sustainable operations seek to create a harmonious synergy between business success, societal well-being and environmental health, contributing to a more equitable and resilient future for all. The triple bottom line: people, planet, profit. Research... WHITEPAPER Internal Audit’s Role in Supporting Sustainability Reporting Environmental, social and governance (ESG) guidance, stakeholder demands and regulatory mandates are evolving and becoming more specific, and the time of taking a “soft approach” to sustainability reporting has passed. As the need to provide, or... SURVEY A New Reality for CFOs – ESG is the Top Priority Environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics and measurement rate as the top priority for CFOs, other finance leaders and their teams for the next 12 months, according to our latest Global Finance Trends Survey. Three out of five organizations ... Button Button Key Partners Through our alliance partnerships, we connect innovative services and technology with consulting expertise to optimize key processes and business performance initiatives. ESG Webinar Series: Auditing ESG View our most recent webinar, "Auditing ESG", where subject matter experts address key updates to the changing regulatory landscape, and how internal audit can help during these internal and external changes to address this ever-changing landscape. Available On Demand Webinar Series The Protiviti View Explore timely and relevant industry topics covered on our blog. Learn More Board Perspectives Podcast Series Board Perspectives explores numerous challenges and areas of interest for boards of directors around the world. Check out our latest episode, "ESG and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging – with Andaye Hill-Espinoza and Alfredo Mendez." Learn More Protiviti's Commitment to ESG At Protiviti, we recognize delivering on environmental, social and governance (ESG) as one of our highest priorities. From our long-standing focus on our people and communities, to our commitments on the environment, we are dedicated to making positive change. Learn More