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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of ESG Reporting: Insights and Best Practices for Audit, Risk, and Compliance

Description

Join us for an informative and insightful webinar as we delve into the rapidly changing world of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new ESG requirements, drawing parallels to the impact that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) had on financial reporting. As market regulators emphasize the importance of adopting ESG frameworks, companies are recognizing the need to streamline their financial reporting and comply with SEC and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) control requirements.

This webinar will explore the latest updates from the SEC, including the recently introduced Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and other relevant frameworks. Our expert panel will provide valuable insights on how to effectively prepare and integrate existing frameworks and guidelines to meet the evolving regulatory landscape. We will discuss the implications of these changes on financial reporting, internal controls, and overall corporate governance

About the speakers

Michelle Dewarrat is a seasoned Compliance/ESG/ERM/Risk executive with over 20 years of experience in driving the success of corporate strategies and program initiatives. As an accomplished leader, she has a strong background in team leadership, executive coaching, and navigating complex regulatory environments.

With a Master of Jurisprudence in Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Michelle possesses a deep understanding of legal and compliance frameworks, enabling her to effectively navigate complex regulatory landscapes to develop and implement robust risk management and ESG programs.

Mark Stone is the Chief Audit Executive for SEE; a company which creates value through sustainable, automated, and digital packaging solutions, generating $5.6 billion in sales last year. As CAE, he’s developed a highly engaged, international audit team and has advanced enhanced risk assessments, analytics, and operational audits, including ESG.

Prior to being named SEE’s CAE, he led the company’s SEC reporting and technical accounting team. In this role, Mark introduced key continuous improvement tools to drive significant efficiencies in the reporting process. He also served as a member of the ESG team where he helped bolster governance and internal assurances related to ESG disclosures. Previously, Mark worked in financial services at Wells Fargo and as an external auditor for Ernst & Young.

Lori Kaczynski has 20+ years of experience with broad influence in a variety of industries and roles including P&L oversight in the areas of internal auditing, controlling, transaction and technical accounting, financial reporting, analysis, compliance and ethics, enterprise risk management, investigations, ESG, shared services, investor relations, external auditing, and cash management. She is an expert at building teams, cross-functional partnerships, audit methodologies, and tools and processes to support company strategies.

Claire Feeney is a Product Marketing Manager at Optro focused on ESG and RiskOversight. Prior to joining Optro, Claire worked in product marketing at OneTrust, VMware, and Infor.

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