In this episode, host Adam Boutros sits down with Sarah Marsh, partner at PwC Canada, ESG & reporting and Arlind Sulaj, a director with PwC Canada’s finance transformation practice. They discuss why ESG reporting has become imperative for finance teams and CFOs, how companies can modernize their finance functions and get 'data ready' for ESG reporting with the insights needed to execute on their strategy, and much more.

00:00- Adam’s introduction to Finance in 15 and guests Sarah Marsh and Arlind Sulaj

01:50- Sarah explains the growing intersection between financial performance and sustainability

03:07- Sarah discusses the future of ESG reporting

04:32- Arlind discusses ESG reporting from the perspective of the CFO role

06:01- Sarah explains how CFOs can know which ESG reporting framework is right for their organization

07:19- Sarah explains the roadmap for ESG reporting beyond the first report

09:07- Sarah discusses the type of data companies are reporting on currently

10:08- Arlind explains current trends in data reporting overall

12:14- Sarah explains the role of comp in communicating a company’s ESG priorities

13:21- Arlind discusses new developments in reporting automation

15:01- Sarah discusses current trends in data collection and reporting

17:14- Arlind shares his recommended approach for building robust reporting models

19:00- Sarah offers tips for companies developing their ESG data strategies

19:49- Arlind offers tips for companies developing their ESG data strategies

20:22- Adam shares his closing thoughts and conclusions