Investor focus on ESG and its impact on corporate reporting
In this episode, Brigham McNaughton joins Kevin O'Connell to discuss how investors are accelerating their focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and the challenges that creates for corporate reporting.We discuss the following questions: 0:36 - What is ESG and what trends are driving the momentum? 2:36 - What are the investors looking for with regard to ESG and what are they most concerned about? 4:54 - What are companies doing to shift operations to focus more on ESG issues? 6:37 - How should a company start the process and who should be included in the discussions? 8:29 - What are some important topics needed in these discussions? 9:23 - How is PwC helping clients build trust in this space? 11:18 - What are some key takeaways to consider around ESG?For more information, read our blog "Can your organization address mounting investor scrutiny over ESG disclosures?"Here is IDC's article "Stakeholder-focused approaches to creating a sustainable business - Part 1: PwC helps clients address investors' demand for improved ESG reporting."https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/risk-assurance/podcasts/esg-corporate-reporting.html