Sustainability Reporting Around the World Self Study Webinar
Overview
Sustainability reporting is becoming a business imperative, with regulators and investors demanding transparency and accountability. This self-study webinar highlights key trends, emerging standards, and practical strategies to strengthen ESG reporting and align it with corporate value. You’ll learn:
- How global sustainability frameworks and disclosure requirements are evolving
- Practical steps for integrating ESG into financial reporting and governance
- Approaches to meet regulatory expectations while providing decision-useful reporting
- How to link sustainability performance to long-term business value
SPEAKER:
Robert Hirth, Protiviti, COSO Chair Emeritus, and AICPA Sustainability Taskforce Member
Objective
To give CPAs and other finance professionals a clear view of global sustainability reporting trends and practical strategies for integrating ESG considerations into financial reporting and decision-making.
DETAILED LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Recognize consumer trends in sustainable product market growth
• Identify the prevalence of sustainability reporting among Russell 1000 companies
• Distinguish the most widely adopted sustainability reporting frameworks
• Explain the financial benefits of embedding ESG into private equity investment strategies
• Understand the legal risks of inaccurate ESG disclosures under U.S. securities law
• Describe the reporting requirements under California’s SB 253 for GHG emissions
• Define the characteristics of sustainability-linked loans and their purpose
• Explain the insurance benefits associated with strong ESG risk management frameworks
Emphasis
- ISSB adoption and international reporting convergence
- SEC climate disclosure rules and litigation updates
- Internal control and assurance considerations for ESG reporting
- Investor expectations and the link between ESG and valuation
- Practical steps for integrating sustainability into financial reporting and decision-making
Speakers
Robert Hirth, Protiviti, COSO Chair Emeritus, and AICPA Sustainability Taskforce Member
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