Strategic Focus: Transforming GRC By Leveraging ESG Data For Risk Management
Renee Murphy
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Executive Summary
GRC (governance, risk and compliance) platforms have expanded their capabilities to incorporate ESG (environmental, social and governance) data, primarily through carbon accounting tools. These platforms, traditionally used for operational, IT and financial risk management, now collect carbon data to support compliance and regulatory reporting. The integration of carbon accounting as the foundation for ESG risk management is crucial, enabling the accurate monitoring of reputational, financial and production-related risks.GRC vendors must fully invest in ESG to win over ESG professionals
About the Authors
Renee Murphy
Principal Analyst
Renee Murphy is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix. Her current research targets GRC, with a particular focus on the integration of ESG into GRC. Prior to joining Verdantix, Ren...
Katelyn Johnson
Senior Manager
Katelyn is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, specializing in enterprise risk management and external risk and resilience. She helps executives navigate today’s evolving ris...
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