CFO Insights Welcome to the March issue of CFO Insights.This month, we highlight what you need to know about the recent Securities and Exchange Commission’s climate-related disclosures — watch our on-demand webinar for key takeaways from our experts. Dive into our sustainability FAQ guide, learn more about the top five capability areas for improvement ranked by CFOs, and more.Read on for our thoughtful insights on how to navigate risk in a dynamic world. Featured Thought Leadership Time to Act: SEC Issues Final Climate-Related Disclosure Rules Flash ReportIn this Flash Report, we break down the new rule issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), The Enhancement and Standardisation of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors, and what companies need to do to prepare themselves to comply. Read More SEC Sets Climate-Related Disclosures On-Demand WebinarView our webinar on the new climate-related disclosures set by the SEC. We will outline key components of corporate sustainability reporting and regulatory requirements, and identify actions organisations should take to address the requirements of this regulation. Watch Now Need to Know for the CFO: Top 5 CFOs should play a more transformative role in driving sustained profitability Half of the top 10 priorities of CFOs and finance leaders indicate a need for greater agility in finance organisations, according to Protiviti’s 2023 Global Finance Trends Survey. Marketplace uncertainties and economic challenges make the need for agility critical as organisations strive for growth and profitability. Read More Top 5 capability areas CFOs are seeking to improve, including FP&A and profitability Challenging market conditions and volatility are driving the need for organisations to have greater resiliency, agility and flexibility to maximise profit while reducing risk. Watch Now Changes to the CSRD Timeline — What Companies Need to Do Now The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) entered into force in January 2023, intending to increase transparency on sustainability information for investors and other stakeholders. On February 7, 2024, the European Parliament and Council agreed to a proposal of the European Commission to delay certain adoption timelines of the CSRD. Read more How can CHROs gain a seat at the C-suite decision-making table? The role of the CHRO is continually shifting and transforming. Boards are looking to them to answer questions about talent strategy and organisational culture in today’s tightening labor market. Read more Sustainability FAQ Guide 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 sustainability in a concise manner while... Read more Want more? Subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website or contact us. View Previous Issues: March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 Topics Board Matters Industries Financial Services