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March 10, 2023
U.S. Corporate Boards Boosted Sustainability Experience in 2022
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Smart Innovators: ESG Reporting And Data Management Software
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Australia Set To Introduce Mandatory Climate Reporting For Companies In 2024
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Delivering ESG Results
Discover best practices, by industry or across sectors, such as integrating ESG into risk management, financial services, or transition plans for the energy sector. Get ready to provide assurance on ESG reporting for net-zero commitments and beyond.
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Verdantix Green Quadrant: ESG Reporting and Data Management Software
Independent research firm Verdantix named Workiva a leader in its first Green Quadrant for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting and Data Management Software.
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Back to Basics, Part 2: So … Who Regulates ESG? (And More Q&A)
Off the Books producer Mike Gravagno gets a chance to ask Steve Soter and Mark Mellen some burning questions about ESG, the SEC, CSRD, and more. Listen in!
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Back to Basics, Part 1: What’s Up with SEC Climate Disclosures?
Off the Books producer Mike Gravagno goes back to the basics of the SEC's climate disclosure proposal and the CSRD with Steve Soter and Mark Mellen.
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The Race to Bring Financial Reporting, ESG, and GRC Together
Investors, regulators, stakeholders, and competitive pressures are driving financial reporting, ESG (environmental, social, governance), and GRC (governance, risk, compliance) teams closer together. Learn more, and hear how accounting and finance teams will be affected.
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What is ESG? Here's everything you need to know.
New to ESG? Here’s the introductory ESG guide you’ve been looking for. We’re keeping things simple in hopes that by the time you’ve finished reading this, you’ll better understand the basics of the ever-changing ESG landscape.
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5 Tips to Stay Ahead of Risk
Get five tips from KPMG and Workiva on how to build effective program governance and internal controls for ESG, prepare for ESG assurance, increase ICFR program efficiency, and more.
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Supporting Black Employees and Future Leaders in the Workplace
Black accountants are underrepresented in the profession, the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants reports. Levongia Carrera shares what can help Black executives like her feel more supported, based on her experience at major accounting firms and companies.
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Evolving with the Standards: How Iberdrola Keeps their ESG Reporting Ahead of the Game
As environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards build year on year, how does Spanish multinational electric company Iberdrola keep up?
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Reuters—Mandatory Sustainability Reporting: What Is on the Horizon?
There are new ESG requirements on the horizon. Read this report from Reuters to learn how your organization can prepare.
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ESG Reporting 101: What You Need To Know
What is ESG reporting all about? This e-book for finance professionals, corporate social responsibility teams, and sustainability fans walks through what ESG reporting is, why it’s important, and how you can kick-start your organization’s own ESG reporting.
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Policy Perspectives
Read up on ESG policies, governance practices, rules, and regulations, as well as the latest reporting requirements and frameworks, to stay ahead of the curve.
Real Talk on the SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rule
In this bonus episode of Off the Books, lawyer and CPA Alan Wilson thinks through how companies will comply with the SEC’s cybersecurity rule.
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Interactive ESG Guide: Double Materiality Assessment
Kick-start your double materiality process with this interactive guide.
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New ISSB Reporting Standards: How Will Your Business Be Impacted?
The ISSB has issued its inaugural sustainability standards. With a promise to simplify the ESG reporting landscape while integrating sustainability and financial reporting, ESRS S1 and ESRS S2 will have a big impact on businesses. Learn more about the standards and how to prepare.
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Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson on Governance, the G in ESG
Jonathan Johnson, CEO of Overstock, talks governance, crypto, and more. Listen in!
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Highlights from the Change in Climate Survey and Webinar
Gain insights into ESG reporting challenges and strategies from a survey of 300 executives and a webinar by Workiva and PwC specialists.
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What Is Double Materiality?
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will require double materiality assessments from thousands of companies. Learn if it will affect you.
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Audit and Risk Outlook for 2023: KPMG on ESG, Efficiency, and More
With a rapidly changing regulatory environment and increasing demands, keeping up with risk can be challenging. Sue King, Partner at KPMG LLP, shares leading practices on how to build effective governance and internal controls for ESG, increase ICFR efficiency, and stay ahead of emerging risks.
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How to Improve ESG Ratings: Workiva’s Approach to MSCI
Workiva's "AAA" MSCI ESG rating is driven by defined purpose, gap closure, collaboration, and innovation. Learn how to implement the same.
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A Conversation with Paul Munter from the SEC's Office of the Chief Accountant
We sat down with Paul Munter, the OCA’s Acting Chief Accountant, to get the scoop on the latest in financial reporting, the SEC’s climate disclosure proposal, high-quality audits, new regulations, and more. Check out what he had to say.
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Stakeholder Value & Materiality
Unlock business value by exploring ESG materiality metrics and how to engage all stakeholders, including investors, customers, and employees, on progress toward ESG goals.
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2023 Global ESG Practitioner Survey
Review the results of a global online survey of ESG practitioners conducted by Ascend2 and Workiva.
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ESG Sessions You Can’t Miss at Amplify 2023
Add these five can’t-miss ESG sessions to your list at Amplify 2023. Keep pace with the latest ESG trends with breakouts exploring controller perspectives on ESG, CSRD updates, the latest on the SEC climate rule, and more—we’re covering it all!
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The Future of ESG and Sustainability Reporting
This webinar, hosted by the Financial Times in partnership with Workiva, explores the impact of ESG inaction on business reputation and investors and why 2023 is the time to act. It examines how proactive ESG activities can provide positive business value by improving customer retention, cutting costs and reducing risk.
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5 ESG Trends in Energy: From Transition to Transformation
Explore agile auditing, and how its being used to enhance collaboration, deal with complexity & drive growth in audit processes.
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ESG and Net Zero: Dinged If You Do, Dinged If You Don't
Season 4 of Off the Books is here! Let’s dig into a spicy topic with Tim Paradis of Insider, shall we?
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ESG: Unlocking Growth
Embedding ESG goals into your organization’s mission or overall strategy can pay off. Explore how.
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ESG + Finance Transformation: The New BFFs
If there’s ever been a time for finance and ESG teams to work more closely together, it’s now. Read more on how ESG is taking finance transformation to the next level to supercharge corporate strategy.
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2022 Global ESG Survey: Top Opportunities and Challenges of ESG Reporting
We surveyed 1,300 respondents across industries on their organizations’ current processes, collaboration and confidence in the data reported. Discover the results!
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Surfing with Sharks: Mr. Wonderful and ESG Investing
This week Steve reacts to statements by Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank” on ESG and investing. Plus our hosts say what they’d pitch on “Shark Tank.”
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4 Companies Already Disclosing Scope 3 Emissions in 10-Ks
A handful of companies already voluntarily disclose Scope 3 emissions in their 10-K filings, ahead of any mandate by the Securities and Exchange Commission to do so. Find out who they are.
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Tech & Transformation
Bring ESG into the digital age by transforming your business with connected reporting to uncover insights for decision-making. Adopt next-gen technology for collaboration, automation, data analytics, iXBRL™ reporting, and benchmarking.
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The Future of ESG and Sustainability Reporting
This webinar, hosted by the Financial Times in partnership with Workiva, explores the impact of ESG inaction on business reputation and investors and why 2023 is the time to act. It examines how proactive ESG activities can provide positive business value by improving customer retention, cutting costs and reducing risk.
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Smart Innovators: ESG Reporting And Data Management Software
Workiva scored highest in the voluntary frameworks, regulated & mandated frameworks, workflows & auditability, and data acquisition & tagging categories
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Evolving with the Standards: How Iberdrola Keeps their ESG Reporting Ahead of the Game
As environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards build year on year, how does Spanish multinational electric company Iberdrola keep up?
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Where to Start with ESG? Technology. Here's Why
Discover how ESG reporting technology simplifies strategy, saves time, boosts data confidence, and prepares for future changes.
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Amplifying the Future of Transparency
Steve, Catherine, and Mandi McReynolds of ESG Talk recap top moments from Workiva Amplify 2022 and make bold predictions for 2023.
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ESG Program: Your Digital Hub to Operationalize ESG Reporting
Learn how ESG pros streamline data collection, integrate with business functions, and leverage technology with Workiva's ESG Program.
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How to Jump-Start Your ESG Reporting Journey
Most leaders feel their organizations aren't prepared to meet mandates for ESG reporting.Heres how to navigate it with the Workiva platform.
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Why Community Matters for ESG Leaders Doing the Work
The ESG community is guiding the development of ESG software and solutions here at Workiva, but members are also sharing questions, ideas, and best practices to shape the future of ESG for us all. Read more.
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Take Control Before the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule
As companies wait for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to adopt a final climate risk disclosure rule, learn what your reporting and internal controls teams can do now with the Workiva platform to prepare.
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There’s No Transformation without Collaboration: How Exxaro Built a Sustainable Integrated Reporting Process
Exxaro, one of South Africa’s largest diversified mining companies, is transforming its business from the ground up. Working within a complex regulatory environment and understanding how important it is to clearly communicate its growth and sustainability story, they knew that they needed a solution to help.
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