This is a watershed moment for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. Investors increasingly allocate resources to public companies with strong ESG commitments and practices. Sustainable funds in the United States are continuing at a record pace, reaching nearly $31 billion through the third quarter of 2020—a sharp increase from 2019,...

A confluence of issues in 2020 — ranging from COVID-19 and climate change, to social justice issues — that have brought ESG to the forefront. Maura Hodge, KPMG’s National ESG Assurance Leader, describes the role auditors can play in providing assurance on company-prepared ESG information.

Video ECI 2022 Conference | The Future of ESG Reporting and Assurance Monday, May 23, 2022 For Ethics and Compliance Initiative’s 2022 Impact Conference, the Center for Audit Quality hosted the panel, The Future of ESG Reporting and Assurance. ESG-related matters are gaining significant attention from investors, regulators, and other stakeholders. There has...

Video Mind the Gap! How to Meet ESG Disclosure Requirements and Expectations in the US and EU Thursday, May 5, 2022 For Ethisphere’s 2022 Global Ethics Summit, the Center for Audit Quality hosted the panel, Mind the Gap! How to Meet ESG Disclosure Requirements and Expectations in the US and EU. In this...

ESG Reporting 101: What is ESG assurance and why does it matter? From the definition of ESG to the role of the auditor in ESG assurance, we provide answers to some frequently asked questions about environmental, social, and governance information. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information is quickly becoming a key...

CAQ Commentary on SEC Climate-Related Disclosure Proposal Monday, March 21, 2022 Washington DC, March 21, 2022 – CAQ CEO, Julie Bell Lindsay, reacts to the SEC’s March 21, 2022 open meeting on proposals to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures in the U.S. Related Resources Publications Corporate decision-making: Why choose a CPA for your ESG assurance...

Statement Statement of Support for the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Washington, DC, November 3, 2021 –The public company auditing profession has long acknowledged the value of climate and other ESG disclosures to investors. A globally accepted system for corporate sustainability disclosure standards can help decision making through reliable...

Video What’s happening in ESG reporting & assurance today? Top 5 Takeaways from CAQ Symposium 2021 Thursday, October 28, 2021 In the last year, there has been rapid movement in the ESG reporting and assurance space. What are some of the key trends happening today when it comes to ESG reporting and...