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ESG isn't just another reporting requirement. It's reshaping how global business operates. 🌍 Mark J Lumsdon-Taylor, Partner and Head of Sustainability ESG at MHA, breaks down what finance leaders need to know about the evolving landscape: Risk Integration is Key — While many organizations treat ESG as a separate initiative, success requires embedding it into existing risk registers and core operations. Companies seeing the biggest gains are those thinking holistically about risk. Supply Chain Revolution — As ESG regulations become more robust, companies will increasingly focus on their entire supply chain. This creates a cascade effect: even if you're not directly in scope for reporting requirements, your largest customers may need your ESG data. Are you prepared? Start Now, Not Later — Forward-looking companies are already collecting baseline data for 2026-27 reporting requirements. In Part 2 of our conversation, Mark shares practical insights on: ➡️ How to evaluate your current ESG maturity ➡️ What Europe's strict standards mean for global business ➡️ Why third-party validation is crucial ➡️ How to turn regulatory requirements into strategic advantages Ready to future-proof your organization's approach to ESG? Listen to the full episode on The CFO Show! 🎧 ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dge2pZZr #ESG #Sustainability #CFO #Finance #SupplyChain #RiskManagement

Looking for ESG guidance? Choose wisely. 🤔 Don't just Google your way through sustainability challenges. Audit firms bring a unique advantage: regulated oversight and sign-off accountability. 🎯 Hear more straight talk from Mark J Lumsdon-Taylor, Partner and Head of Sustainability ESG at MHA, explaining why the right advisor makes all the difference on The CFO Show! #ESG #Sustainability #CFO #Finance #Audit https://lnkd.in/dge2pZZr

Is your ESG reporting disconnected from reality? Mark J Lumsdon-Taylor shares a telling example: A transport company with excellent green initiatives — but finance had no idea they existed. 🤔 Without top-level coordination, even the best sustainability efforts can fail. The solution? Strategic ownership at the governance level. 📊 Hear more insights from Mark, Partner and Head of Sustainability ESG at MHA, on this week's episode of The CFO Show about why governance makes or breaks ESG success. #ESG #Sustainability #CFO #Finance #Leadership https://lnkd.in/dge2pZZr

Most companies treat ESG as a separate risk register — and that's why they struggle. Mark J Lumsdon-Taylor, Partner and Head of Sustainability ESG at MHA, explains why this approach fails. What leads to success? Integration, not separation. Essential characteristics of successful ESG risk integration include: ➡️ Embedding ESG into existing risk registers, not creating separate ones ➡️ Evaluating environmental and social impacts at every operational level ➡️ Considering impacts beyond direct operations (like supply chain risks) ➡️ Thinking about risk differently — from quotas to environmental impact "It's not about bolting on a separate environmental register," says Mark. "You will have additional environmental risks but embed it within what you do already." For more insights on making ESG work for your business, listen to Part 2 of our conversation with Mark on The CFO Show 🎧 #ESG #Sustainability #RiskManagement #CFO #Finance https://lnkd.in/dcN_g_HX

ESG regulations: Most see a costly compliance burden. Leaders see opportunity. The smartest companies aren't just following sustainability rules — they're using them to create business value. The payoff? Better market ratings, stronger customer relationships, and improved investment prospects. 📊Tune into this week's episode of The CFO Show to hear Mark J Lumsdon-Taylor Partner and Head of Sustainability ESG at MHA, reveal how to turn ESG requirements into opportunities! https://lnkd.in/gpfiSHQY

Europe only accounts for 15% of global emissions, yet they're setting the pace for global ESG standards through comprehensive reporting requirements. Why? As Mark J Lumsdon-Taylor, Partner and Head of Sustainability ESG at MHA, details, if leading economies don't demonstrate the highest standards, who will? 🌍 Here's what finance leaders need to know about navigating the evolving ESG landscape: Think Beyond Compliance — While many organizations view ESG regulations as a burden, leading companies are using them as a framework for strategic growth. This shift in mindset leads to improved market value, better ratings, and stronger customer relationships. Understand Double Materiality — It's not enough to consider how climate affects your business. Europe's game-changing approach demands that companies report on how their operations impact the environment. This two-way perspective is reshaping global reporting standards. Take a Strategic Approach — Don't rush into quick fixes. Success requires a deliberate 3-5-year journey, starting with proper guidance from global specialists and focusing on quality over quantity in reporting. Ready to transform how your organization approaches ESG? Listen to the full conversation with Mark on The CFO Show! 🎧 ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gpfiSHQY

Europe produces just 15% of global emissions but leads the world in ESG standards. Why create the world's toughest sustainability reporting rules? Because someone had to set the bar high enough to wake up global business. ➡️ Listen to Mark J Lumsdon-Taylor Partner and Head of Sustainability ESG at MHA, explain why he's a fan of Europe's CSRD on The CFO Show. https://lnkd.in/gGhwpnZF

Voluntary sustainability initiatives aren't driving enough change. That's why regulation matters. Mark J Lumsdon-Taylor Partner and Head of Sustainability and ESG at MHA, details how global standards are evolving: 1️⃣ UK started strong as the first to mandate sustainability disclosures 2️⃣ Europe took the lead with comprehensive CSRD standards 3️⃣ India's extending requirements to their top 1000 companies 4️⃣ US is now joining with SEC baseline regulations Though Europe represents just 15% of global emissions, their strict standards are pushing companies worldwide toward real change. Listen to part one of our conversation on sustainability on The CFO Show with Melissa Howatson 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gGhwpnZF

Empty ESG promises? Europe's not having it. Companies rushed to make bold sustainability commitments in 2019-2020. Now many are quietly walking them back. That's why Europe's new standards demand absolute rigor in ESG reporting — no more greenwashing or rainbow washing allowed. 🌍 This week on the CFO Show, hear Mark J Lumsdon-Taylor, Partner and Head of Sustainability ESG at MHA, explain why transparency isn't optional anymore. https://lnkd.in/gGhwpnZF