Internal Audit’s Role in Environmental, Social, and Governance

The stay of the SEC climate disclosure rules has provided extra time for companies to prepare for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations and reporting obligations in the U.S. This is a critical time to form a comprehensive ESG strategy as the effective date draws ever closer to avoid potential penalties and satisfy external stakeholders.

Educating your leadership team is one of the first steps you can take as ESG regulations continue to evolve. Identifying key personnel is a vital component of the overall ESG strategy, and internal auditors will be one of the most valuable contributors in forming your overall strategy. They possess the requisite skills to evaluate existing capabilities, address risks, and help identify key metrics – all key components of an ESG strategy. 

We discussed how an internal auditor can help form and maintain your comprehensive ESG strategy and deliver exceptional value.

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