Internal audit can cement its value to the organization by providing ESG-related consulting and assurance services.
Conversations regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy have in 2021 reached peak volume, and now more than ever organizations are making serious advancements in ESG reporting. Pressure from investors is one reason for this trend, but with the introduction of mandatory global reporting standards becoming increasingly likely in the coming years, many organizational leaders are seeing the writing on the wall and want to make a concerted effort to get ahead.