Guideline and case study: Integrating ESGs to create long-term value
Learn how to apply a five-step process to help organizations incorporate the most material ESG factors into existing strategy, risk management, financial planning, governance and more.
ESG strategies are an important tool for an organization to begin to address the shift toward multi-stakeholder capitalism — CPAs and business leaders are well positioned to lead those initiatives. Organizations that can harness ESG opportunities and mitigate the risks will be equipped to gain competitive advantage in an ever-interconnected world.
This guideline provides practical industry guidance for CPAs to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the performance of ESG systems, processes and tools within their organization. In the case study, you’ll see how it works in practice.
Key takeaways:
- act as the hub within your organization to bring together cross-functional teams in developing organization-wide ESG strategies
- integrate ESG factors into existing business strategies, asset management, procurement policies and more
- provide strategic, risk, financial and performance-related subject matter expertise to support the development of organization-wide ESG strategies that will ensure long-term performance and sustainability