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Episode 055: An Intro to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting for Savvy Businesses
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Warren Averett
Customers increasingly value (and support) businesses that share their own personal values regarding social and environmental issues. In turn, businesses that are transparent and accountable in their policies are often well rewarded. Enter: environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting—sometimes also known as sustainability reporting.
What should businesses know about ESG reporting in order to set themselves up for success?
In this episode of The Wrap, Barry Melancon (President & CEO of the American Institute of CPAs and CEO of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants) joins our hosts to explain the ins and outs of ESG.
After listening to this episode, you’ll:
- Know what ESG is and why it should matter to businesses
- Understand why ESG is at peak popularity for both customers and businesses
- Know what to expect when it comes to the future of ESG
- Know how to determine what your company may need to be reporting on in this area based on frameworks
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