ESG Reporting and Governance Embrace innovation and focus on the future with the necessary oversight of your ESG strategy and programme. Good governance and transparent reporting are expectations in today’s market.As sustainability programmes and regulatory requirements evolve, governance takes on an increasingly important role in any organisation’s future plans. Governance and reporting guide your purpose and align your business and portfolio to 21st century challenges.Partnering with Protiviti’s sustainability experts provides a transparent view of risks, enables insights and better decision making to effectively manage the company, even in times of fundamental change. Together, we will meet the governance and reporting needs of your shareholders, directors, investors, employees, customers, vendors and all other stakeholders. We help you create useful data and reporting that drive key risk management decisions and ensure global regulatory requirements are met. Governance and reporting guide your purpose and align your business and portfolio to 21st century challenges Research Guide March 11, 2024 Sustainability: Frequently Asked Questions The subject of sustainability continues to evolve and present challenges and opportunities for businesses. Protiviti has created a guide of frequently asked questions to provide helpful insight to help businesses navigate sustainability matters. Read more How we're helping our clients Pro Briefcase Reporting Stakeholders expect more transparency from organisations in their disclosures. Effective reporting is key to the success of all ESG programmes. We can help you establish or enhance your ESG reporting to facilitate better decision making within your organisation. Pro Building office Data and Tools ESG data can be overwhelming and complex. Processes in this area are traditionally neglected and manual in nature. We help you navigate through these complexities to find new processes and tools to successfully manage ESG data. Pro Document Consent Governance Proper oversight is needed in the world of ESG. This includes setting the right policies, making sure roles and responsibilities are defined at the board level and across the three lines of defense, and effective KPIs and internal controls are in place. Pro Document Files Risk Management ESG needs to be integrated into your organisation’s risk management processes. This includes making sure the right ESG risks are identified, monitored and reported for all stakeholders to make effective decisions. Pro Document Stack Compliance The regulatory landscape is constantly changing around the world and ESG is currently at the top of many new and emerging requirements. Firms need to stay updated on these regulations to avoid regulatory or legal risks. Pro Legal Briefcase Technology Strategy Technology is a key component in managing ESG. We provide solutions to lead your IT business while managing the risk and governance of execution and operations. Our approach Strategy & Planning: Understand the organisation, its sustainability maturity, context, competitors and stakeholders, and identify material topics. Based on this, define or update the ESG strategy and ambition level, and set up a roadmap and programme management for achieving the sustainability targets.Stakeholder Engagement: Define communication and interaction with external and internal stakeholders, such as employees, investors and civil-social groups. Continuously engage with the relevant stakeholders and meet their expectations in your daily doing.Data Management & Tools: Identify relevant data for the analysis and management of material sustainability topics and build the data collection, aggregation, and validation processes. Select and establish tools for monitoring and managing sustainability in the organisation and as basis for decision-making.Operations: Assess, design, and implement capabilities that improve processes, reduce harmful emissions, and optimise material, water, and energy usage as well as supporting the achievement of value chain sustainability.Performance & Reporting: Define and implement key performance indicators, dashboards and scorecards to monitor the organisation's sustainability performance; provide comprehensive and transparent reporting to stakeholders; and excel in ESG indices, ratings and rankings.Governance, Risk & Compliance: Strengthen and improve the organisation's governance framework and compliance, risk and control management to ensure the organisation manages its risks, complies with all relevant regulations and provides insights for improved decision-making. Leadership Michael Brauneis Mike is Protiviti’s global leader of Industry & Client Programmes and a member of Protiviti’s executive team. He also serves as the leader of the firm’s global Financial Services industry practice. Mike has more than 20 years of experience focused on serving clients ... Learn more Steve Wang Steve has over 19 years of extensive internal audit experience working in the manufacturing, hospitality, gaming, telecommunications, retail, and banking industries. Prior to joining Protiviti, Steve has worked with two public accounting firms: Deloitte & Touche and ... Learn More Featured insights PODCAST Podcast | Understanding the California Climate Laws – with Alyse Mauro Mason, Ricardo Buitron, Michael Littenberg and Marc Rotter In September 2023, California legislators passed the first mandatory climate disclosure bills in the United States. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the two climate-impact reporting measures into law on October 7, 2023. The measures are expected to have... PODCAST Podcast | ESG and AI – with Alyse Mauro Mason, Christine Livingston and Mark Carson Artificial intelligence, including but not limited to generative AI, has taken the world by storm over the past year, with organisations worldwide scrambling to identify where and how it can be used to strengthen their businesses and grow competitive... 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... BLOGS Adoption of European Sustainability Reporting Standards Starts the Clock for Preparation This blog post was authored by Ellen Holder - Director, Sustainability and ESG Lead Europe and Britta Sadoun, Associate Director with Protiviti Germany on The Protiviti View.The big picture: On 31 July 2023, the European Commission adopted the... BLOGS ISSB Approves First Two Sustainability Disclosure Standards, and the Time Is Now for Jurisdictions to Act This blog post was authored by Ellen Holder - Director, Sustainability and ESG Lead Europe, Protiviti Germany and Steve Wang - Managing Director, U.S. ESG Engagement Leader on The Protiviti View.At a Glance:The ISSB has released the first... PODCAST Podcast | Demystifying Carbon Reporting – with Alyse Mauro Mason, Sam Stark and Michael Vigario In this episode of Board Perspectives, Sam Stark of Green Project and Michael Vigario of ACT Commodities join Protiviti’s Alyse Mauro Mason to discuss emissions reporting and demystify some of the common fears and misinterpretations in the market.... WHITEPAPER Regulations and Demand for Accountability Set the Tone for the Future of ESG Disclosures In recent years, increasing pressures from a variety of stakeholders have combined to drive companies toward more sustainable practices in their business operations and greater transparency. The real game-changer, however, has been the proliferation... Button Button Multinational Firm Enhances ESG Data Collection and Reporting to Meet CSRD Requirements Enhance trust in your ESG data collection and meet CSRD requirements confidently. Our client, a multinational firm, upgraded ESG reporting and prepared for 2026 EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive with success. Read more Global Financial Service Provider Prepares for New Sustainability Reporting Mandates A global financial service provider prepares for new mandates by advancing sustainability reporting efforts, ensuring compliance and ESG integration. Read more