ESG REPORTING initiatives like employee stories or beach cleanup days , groups have become focused on the sophistication of their communication of ESG data , targets and progress over time ,” says Mentesana .
“ If companies don ’ t have targets , they are figuring out how to set them and , if they already have set targets , they are demonstrating them with verified methodologies .”
Clearly , the situation is complex , and there are people who believe this latest shift in the demands placed on sustainability teams is a natural evolution .
“ In recent years , we ’ ve seen a shift from amateurs to subject matter experts ,” says Elisa Moscolin , Executive Vice President for Sustainability at Sage Group .
“ IT IS CRITICAL THAT WE CONTINUE STRENGTHENING THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING , FINANCE AND DATA TEAMS ”
ELISA MOSCOLIN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT , SUSTAINABILITY , SAGE GROUP sustainabilitymag . com 87