5 Ways to Mitigate Greenwashing — and Greenhushing — Risks
You probably know about “greenwashing.” But are you familiar with “greenhushing”? “Greenwashing” is an accusation that activists, investors and other stakeholders levy when they believe a company’s sustainability and environmental proclamations and disclosures lack credibility, meaning they are not supported by facts and underlying data. “Greenhushing” is a deliberate attempt to avoid greenwashing allegations by […]
Sustainable Operations: How Leaders Can Achieve ESG Goals With Waste Reduction Solutions
Part 3: Waste This blog post is the final entry in a 3-part series on energy, water and waste optimization in commercial facility management and industrial operations. Subscribe to The Protiviti View to follow sustainability topics. Energy, water and waste form a triad of concerns for organizations seeking more sustainable operations. As with energy and water, waste […]
ESG: Nine Actions CFOs and Finance Leaders Can Take Today
Findings from our latest Global Finance Trends survey reveal that environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy and reporting are taking center stage as a top priority of CFOs today. Case in point: In 75% of organizations, the finance team has taken on ESG risks and issues as part of its role. With their unique blend […]
Technology, Media and Telecommunications Industry: Best Insights of 2022
Most Read Content of 2022 The year 2022 has been an exigent year for the technology, media and telecommunications industry, particularly in the area of risk and compliance. The new year promises to be no different, with companies preparing for increased regulatory scrutiny, more workforce (people) challenges, managing supply chain disruption and greater economic uncertainty. […]
15 Questions Boards Should Ask Their CFOs
The latest Global Finance Trends Survey from Protiviti reveals a number of priorities that CFOs and finance leaders are focusing on, from security and privacy to talent management, to ESG and even the supply chain. As these also represent key areas of interest for boards of directors, board members should be having open and frequent […]
Sustainable Operations: How Facilities Managers Can Achieve ESG Goals
Part 1: Energy This blog post is Part 1 of a 3-part series focusing on energy, water and waste optimization in commercial facility management and industrial operations. Subscribe to The Protiviti View to follow the series. With growing interest from stakeholders and regulators, it’s becoming increasingly important for organizations to get their environmental, social and […]