Internal audit has pivotal role in ESG reporting
Reporting on environmental, social and governance information is becoming increasingly important. Internal audit’s independent advisory and assurance work can help organizations get it right.
Sustainability
Climate change disclosure comments sought by SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comment on its disclosure rules and guidance related to climate change disclosures.
New SEC enforcement task force to focus on climate, ESG compliance
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it is creating a new Climate and ESG Task Force to identify compliance problems related to environmental, social and governance issues.
SEC places new focus on climate-related disclosures
The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance will place greater focus on climate-related disclosures in public company filings after a directive issued by SEC Acting Chair Allison Herren Lee.
A road map for ESG disclosures and assurance
As interest grows in environmental, social and governance information, a new resource provides insights for auditors to assist their clients with ESG disclosures and assurance.
5 steps for reliable ESG reporting amid growing demand
The demand for environmental, social, and governance reporting is increasing. CPAs have a critical role in meeting that demand, and companies can take action now to enable enhanced ESG reporting.
New ESG reporting metrics released by World Economic Forum
Environmental, social and governance measures and disclosures released by the World Economic Forum are designed to make it easier for companies to benchmark their sustainable business performance.
Consistency sought in sustainability, corporate reporting through global effort
IFAC called for the creation of a new sustainability accounting standards board, and five global organizations committed to working together toward unified corporate reporting.
Demand for sustainability assurance is growing
Seventy percent of companies participating in a survey by The Conference Board that obtain assurance on their sustainability information said the need for such assurance will increase over the next five years.
