After 2022 brought proposed ESG disclosures from the EU as part of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), internationally by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), and in the US by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), many companies began in earnest to mock up potential disclosures, understand gaps in information quality and availability, and establish work plans for creating consistent, reliable reporting.

This month marks one year since the SEC’s proposal was released, and we wanted to ask – how have companies been preparing over the past year, and what should they be doing for the next year as we move toward mandatory ESG reporting in many jurisdictions? Heather Horn was joined by Brigham McNaughton, a PwC ESG Services & Strategy partner, to unpack these questions and provide the latest updates on what companies can do now to be prepared for upcoming requirements.

In this episode, you’ll hear discussion of:

• 1:54 - Where companies have focused their readiness efforts over the last twelve months
• 8:09 - Dealing with estimation in greenhouse gas reporting
• 14:28 - Disclosure controls and the importance of cross-functional teams
• 21:31 - How companies are re-evaluating their governance, strategy, risks, targets, and goals as they prepare for the new disclosure requirements
• 31:06 - Preparing for mandatory ESG reporting requirements in the European Union under the CSRD
• 36:59 - How companies can work to build mature processes for reporting

Looking for more information on getting ready for mandatory ESG reporting? Check out our publication, Preparing for tomorrow's rules today.

Brigham McNaughton is a partner in PwC’s ESG practice. He has served global clients in a range of industries including utilities, automotive, and financial services, advising on core ESG strategy development and stakeholder engagement. Brigham has also worked closely with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board on a variety of reporting initiatives.

Heather Horn is PwC’s National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather’s accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.

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