Sustainability Consulting Our world is changing. Are you leading the way to positive, sustainable change? Sustainability continues to evolve as companies recognise supporting environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues is essential to survive in the marketplace. We know that sustainability defines an organisation, setting it apart from its competitors while impacting the whole organisation in varying ways and intensities. Yet, while many companies are aware they must act, they find it difficult to tackle ESG operating and reporting issues.We believe sustainability is a continuous journey, presenting risks and opportunities. There are no blueprints or out-of-the-box solutions, and each company needs an individualised approach to ESG reporting and operations. Protiviti partners with our clients to effectively manage sustainability risks and maximise opportunities, while delivering financial value. 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 Why does Sustainability matter? Pro Briefcase ESG Strategy and Planning Future-proof organisations. We help identify key stakeholder expectations and assess major impact areas, define your ambition level, then set targets and measures to reach them. Pro Building office Sustainable Operations We help our clients to identify and address sustainability risks embedded within their operational footprint and value chains, thereby positioning them competitively into the future. Pro Document Consent Sustainability Governance and Reporting Gain transparency and accountability by controlling the program and its implementation. We enable better decision-making and focus on regulatory requirements, including the timeliness and accuracy of reporting and external communication with regulators. Pro Location Globe ESG Stakeholders and People Balance internal and external stakeholder sustainability expectations. We help align stakeholder demands with high- priority business outcomes. A holistic approach to Sustainability Sustainability is a complex, multi-dimensional topic, with varying levels of understanding across industries and companies. Protiviti works closely with our clients to effectively evaluate what ESG means for your organisation, helping build, implement, execute, monitor and report on ESG objectives that will evolve and grow with your organisation. We want clients to understand the bigger picture, and to clearly identify where you can have the greatest impact on society and the environment, while maximising performance. By focusing and implementing sustainability into your strategy, values, structures, processes, services, and products, you will also realise the value doing good brings.Protiviti offers a holistic and integrated approach to position your organisation for continued, long-term success. Leadership Christopher Wright Chris is a Managing Director in New York, leads Protiviti's global Finance Transformation and Transaction Services solutions, oversees Protiviti’s Supply Chain, Operations, People and Change practices, and serves on our global ESG steering committee. He is the firm-wide ... Learn More Ellen Holder Ellen Holder is Managing Director in Frankfurt Germany, EMEA Lead Sustainability and member of the global ESG Steering Committee. In Germany, she is the Service Line Lead for “Sustainability, Risk & Culture” and part of the management team. One focus of the service ... Learn More Paul Middleton Paul joined Protiviti in August 2018 and leads our capital markets business in London. Focused on 1st Line trading and risk management initiatives, Paul works closely with our global Solutions to shape advisory, transformation and remediation initiatives across ... 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 Sharon Lindstrom Sharon is a Managing Director with over 30 years experience in providing audit and risk consulting services to companies primarily in the manufacturing industry. She leads Protiviti’s global Manufacturing and Distribution Industry team, supporting the pharma/life ... Learn More Yasumi Taniguchi Yasumi Taniguchi is Managing Director of Protiviti Japan and leads Japan practices. As a founding member of Protiviti Japan, she led the delivery of the country’s Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit and Financial Advisory solutions. Yasumi spent over 15 years ... Learn More Future of ESG by VISION by Protiviti Learn More 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... 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... FLASH REPORT Time to Act: SEC Issues Final Climate-Related Disclosure Rules On March 6, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved its long-awaited — and, for many, controversial — new rule, The Enhancement and Standardisation of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. The final version of this much... BLOG EU Extends Certain CSRD Adoption Timelines for Sector-Specific Standards and Non-EU Companies – But Read Between the Lines What happened – The European Parliament and the European Council have reached agreement on a proposal to delay certain adoption timelines of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The provisional agreement now only needs to be... BLOG ESG Data Management and Reporting Are the CFO’s Responsibility — Period In a global survey of CFOs and finance leaders conducted by Protiviti, ESG metrics and measurement stand out as the highest priority for the finance organization to address over the next 12 months. Make no mistake: The new era of ESG data... BLOG An Earth Day Question: Is the Energy and Utility Industry Ready to Meet the Growing Demand for Climate-Risk Transparency? The big picture: The Earth Day movement has been instrumental in evolving efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and other pollutants around the globe, resulting in increasing demands for a more transparent energy and utility (E&U)... Button Button Key partners Through our alliance partnerships, we connect innovative services and technology with consulting expertise to optimise key processes and business performance initiatives. ESG Webinar Series: SEC Climate Change Disclosure Rule View our most recent webinar, "SEC Climate Change Disclosure Rule", where subject matter experts address the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adoption of rules to require registrants to disclose climate-related information under the Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. Available On Demand View ESG Webinar Series The Protiviti View Explore timely and relevant industry topics covered on our blog. Learn More Board Perspectives Podcast Series Board Perspectives explores numerous challenges and areas of interest for boards of directors around the world. Check out our latest episode, "ESG and AI" for more about AI and how it can be used in sustainability, some examples of use cases, and where you can leverage AI to identify opportunities and risk. Learn More Protiviti's Commitment to ESG At Protiviti, we recognize delivering on environmental, social and governance (ESG) as one of our highest priorities. From our long-standing focus on our people and communities, to our commitments on the environment, we are dedicated to making positive change. Learn More