Rise of the ESG Controller:

FTI Consulting’s Insights, Tools and Solutions

The ESG Controller is an emerging role sitting at the intersection of Sustainability, Operations, Data, and Compliance, with limited established frameworks for guidance. FTI Consulting helps ESG Controllers effectively navigate emerging requirements for non-financial reporting by providing expert guidance on sustainability reporting governance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

Key Challenges For ESG Controllers

Nascent Position
ESG Controllers operate in a new role with few precedents, shaping reporting and compliance efforts in an emerging landscape.

Data Complexity
ESG data is often more fragmented than financial reporting data, requiring additional lift to facilitate complete and accurate data collection.

Evolving Regulations
Regulations like the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Report Directive (CSRD) and other climate disclosure laws are constantly evolving. ESG Controllers must monitor, interpret, and implement changes quickly.

Rising Stakeholder Expectations
ESG Controllers must manage rising demands from key stakeholders on ESG issues, with performance directly impacting access to capital, reputation, and long-term strategy.

How FTI Consulting Supports the ESG Controller Function

Governance, Data, Assurance, & Controls Preparedness

Sustainability Governance
FTI designs tailored governance structures with formal roles, responsibilities, and policies to support external reporting and disclosure oversight.

Internal Controls over Sustainability Reporting (ICSRs)
Our experts help design, implement, and assess internal controls to support sustainability data accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.

Interim ESG Controller
FTI’s experts can serve as an interim ESG Controller for your organization to help drive compliance, enhance data integrity, and support sustainability goals.

ESG Software Selection & Implementation
From vendor selection to implementation, we help you select and optimize software solutions that match your ESG maturity, reporting goals, and unique organizational needs.

Regulatory Compliance Preparedness

CSRD and Global Regulatory Compliance
CSRD and rising global regulatory requirements are complex. FTI supports double materiality assessments, gap analysis, auditor engagement, and disclosure preparation so you feel ready to comply.

EU Taxonomy
FTI helps clients meet EU Taxonomy requirements through economic eligibility assessments and calculations, preparation of disclosures, and development of strategies to integrate taxonomy alignment into investor engagement.

Climate Regulations
Climate-related regulations are evolving at a rapid pace. FTI helps clients to prepare – focusing on critical steps to achieve compliance. Key activities include TCFD alignment and climate risk assessments, scenario analysis, scope 1-3 emissions accounting, and preparation of regulatory filings.

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