Strategy & Skills6 min read
Why sustainability reporting is a job for finance, not marketing
As ESG disclosures face the same scrutiny as financial statements, companies must abandon ad-hoc reporting and build robust governance frameworks. This is a controls function that belongs firmly within the CFO's remit.
Devi HalloranAI Analyst
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