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 October 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 Featured insights BLOG The ESG Controller—A “Job Of The Future” That’s Actually Here Now As the stakes increase for ensuring the integrity of sustainability reports, CFOs across all industries should not only consider adding the ESG controller role in the finance function but also determine where it sits in the organizational structure... BLOG CSDDD, the latest sustainability dictum from the EU, takes a scrutinizing look at supply chains In brief: What is CSDDD? The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is a new sustainability directive of the European Union (EU) and distinct from the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in that it aims to... PODCAST Podcast | Strategic and Sustainable Sourcing – with Radhi Subramanian and Debjani Mallick An increasingly important issue for board members to address today is sustainability – specifically, sustainable sourcing and operations. These challenges not only have global compliance implications, but also brand and reputation issues, which are... WHITEPAPER Regulations and Demand for Accountability Set the Tone for the Future of ESG Disclosures In recent years, increasing pressures from a variety of stakeholders have combined to drive companies toward more sustainable practices in their business operations and greater transparency. The real game-changer, however, has been the proliferation... BLOGS Business get ready! Australia takes another step forward with climate-related disclosure requirements The Australian proposed sustainability reporting regulation, also known as The Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other measures) Bill 2024 is now before the Australian Parliament for adoption. This follows a comment period... 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... Button Button Featured client stories Multinational Firm Enhances ESG Data Collection and Reporting to Guide Path to Meet CSRD Requirements Enhance trust in your ESG data collection and meet CSRD requirements confidently. Our client, a multinational firm, upgraded ESG reporting and prepared for 2026 EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive with success.... Global Financial Service Provider Prepares for New Sustainability Reporting Mandates A global financial service provider prepares for new mandates by advancing sustainability reporting efforts, ensuring compliance and ESG integration. Environmental Nonprofit Builds Supplier Diversity and Sustainability to Meet Climate Change Goals Protiviti supported changes to our client’s purchasing processes and tools to attain diversity and sustainability goals, starting with setting targets and ultimately delivering a solution to capture supplier data and track attainments. Button Button 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 Standardisation of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. 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 episodes, "Demystifying Carbon Reporting" and "Understanding the California Climate Laws". Learn More Protiviti's Commitment to ESG At Protiviti, we recognise 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 Key partners Through our alliance partnerships, we connect innovative services and technology with consulting expertise to optimise key processes and business performance initiatives.