Governance e reporting della sostenibilità

Abbracciamo l'innovazione e ci concentriamo sul futuro con la necessaria supervisione della strategia e del “programma ESG” dei nostri clienti.

Il mercato di oggi richiede che le aziende abbiano una buona governance e un reporting trasparente.

Con l'evoluzione dei programmi di sostenibilità e dei requisiti normativi, la governance assume un ruolo sempre più importante nei piani futuri di qualsiasi azienda. La governance e il reporting guidano gli obiettivi e allineano il business alle sfide del 21° secolo.

La partnership con i nostri esperti in ambito sostenibilità aiuta ad avere una chiara visione dei rischi, fornisce un utile supporto sulle novità e un migliore processo decisionale al fine di gestire efficacemente l'azienda, in tempi di cambiamenti fondamentali. Insieme, soddisferemo le esigenze di governance e di reporting dei tuoi azionisti, amministratori, investitori, dipendenti, clienti, fornitori e tutti gli altri stakeholder. Aiutiamo i clienti a creare dati e report utili che guidino le decisioni chiave di gestione del rischio e assicurino il rispetto dei requisiti normativi globali.

Governance and reporting guide your purpose and align your business and portfolio to 21st century challenges

Research Guide

March 13, 2025
86 min read

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.

How We're Helping Our Clients

ESG Reporting

Stakeholders expect more transparency from organizations in their disclosures. Effective reporting is key to the success of all ESG programs. We can help you establish or enhance your ESG reporting to facilitate better decision making within your organization.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Risk Management

ESG needs to be integrated into your organization’s risk management processes. This includes making sure the right ESG risks are identified, monitored and reported for all stakeholders to make effective decisions.

 

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.

 

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 organization, 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 program management for achieving the sustainability targets.
Stakeholders & People: 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 organization and as basis for decision-making.
Operations: Assess, design, and implement capabilities that improve processes, reduce harmful emissions, and optimize 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 organization'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 organization's governance framework and compliance, risk and control management to ensure the organization manages its risks, complies with all relevant regulations and provides insights for improved decision-making.

Protiviti Named a CDP Gold Climate Change Consultancy Accredited Solutions Provider (ASP)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is sustainability data?

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Sustainability data is information related to the ESG factors that impact or are impacted by an organization and its activities. Data is the cornerstone of measuring progress toward sustainable operations. A data-driven approach allows organizations to understand, manage, monitor and communicate the impact of sustainability initiatives to their stakeholders and value chain.

Some examples of sustainability data include greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy and water consumption, waste generation, resource use, biodiversity impacts, and metrics pertaining to employee well-being, diversity and inclusion performance, community engagement, labor practices, human rights, product safety, ethics and corporate social responsibility practices. Read more.

What are some considerations in selecting and implementing new sustainability data tools?

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The primary consideration in selecting and implementing new sustainability data tools and technologies is meeting the organization’s sustainability goals and the expectations of stakeholders, including investors, analysts, regulators, customers and end-users. Read more.

What role can third parties play in a sustainability data management program?

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A substantial part of any organization's sustainability narrative is shaped by its collaborations with vendors, customers and other third parties to achieve sustainability objectives. This collaborative effort involves harnessing data from third parties both inside and outside the company’s value chain to fill any gaps in the organization's own reporting, as well as using third-party technology and validation of the data. Examples in each of these areas include:

  • Data collection: If vendors can’t provide the data a company needs, other external organizations can assist in collecting such data from other sources such as industry databases. They can employ specialized tools and techniques to gather relevant data efficiently and accurately.
  • Data validation or assurance: Independent third parties can validate and verify the accuracy and integrity of sustainability data to ensure that it meets established standards and guidelines. This verification adds credibility to the data and enhances trust among stakeholders.
  • Technology implementation: Third-party vendors offer sustainability management software and platforms that streamline data collection, analysis and reporting processes. They can customize solutions to meet specific organizational needs and integrate with existing systems for seamless data management.
 

Overall, third parties play a vital role in supporting organizations in their sustainability efforts by providing expertise, resources and technology solutions to manage data efficiently. Read more.

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