ESG increasingly part of core business, CFO survey finds
An increasing number of companies integrate sustainability into their core business strategies, according to a survey of chief financial officers released April 22 by accounting and advisory firm BDO. The 2024 ESG Risk & ROI Survey found that companies see numerous benefits to ESG programs beyond simply responding to regulatory mandates. “By embedding ESG and sustainability initiatives into their organization’s overarching strategic agenda, CFOs can help retain top talent, better manage risk, and drive long-term resilience,” said Karen Baum, managing principal for the Sustainability...