Strategic Focus: The Future Of ESG And GRC
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Executive Summary
The ESG landscape is rapidly evolving. A wave of new regulations is forcing firms to scale up ESG commitments and integrate sustainability considerations into mainstream business decision-making. Corporate ESG performance is now subject to intense public scrutiny and in response to this, firms are changing the way they manage ESG internally. This raises questions about how governance, risk and compliance (GRC) can be leveraged to support ESG objectives. This report provides executives in sustainability, finance, risk, legal and internal audit roles with insights into how the relationship between ESG and GRC is evolving and how organizations can adopt an integrated approach to managing ESG and GRC programmes.Evolving ESG Landscape Calls For A New Model Of Corporate Governance
An Integrated Approach To ESG And GRC Can Advance Sustainability Objectives
Organizations Should Leverage Technology To Streamline Process And Data Integration
Figure 2. Contribution To ESG And Sustainability Strategy By Business Function
Figure 3. Contribution To ESG And Sustainability Strategy By Stakeholder
Figure 4. Surge In ESG Software Investment By Vendors With A GRC Background
About the Authors
Lily Turnbull
Senior Analyst
Lily is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, where she delivers in-depth research to help executives navigate ESG, sustainability and product innovation, and make confident decision...
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Kim Knickle
Research Director
Kim Knickle is a Research Director at Verdantix, bringing more than two decades of analyst experience to the evolving world of sustainability. Her current research spans ESG a...
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