Environmental, Social & Governance
Environmental, Social & Governance
Ed Mahon
Principal
Ethan Bach
Managing Partner, Innovation, Solutions and Corporate Development
Heather Acker
CPA
Managing Partner
Jacqueline J. Wiggins
Principal, Chief Strategy Officer
Joe Donnelly
CPA
Partner
Kevin Simmerman
Executive Director, Risk Management
Mallory Thomas
CPA, MBA, CIA, CITP, CISA
Partner
Mark Herzinger
Principal
Scott A. Miller
CPA
Partner
Shane Lloyd
Head of DIBS
Shanté George
CIRA
Principal, Chief of Staff
Srinand Yalamanchili
Director
Susan Borries Reed
J.D.
Managing Director
Theresa Meiners
Principal, General Counsel
Thomas E. Unke
CPA
Partner
Let’s build a sustainable future now, for tomorrow.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has emerged as much more than a responsibility. It’s an opportunity to build a more sustainable business and a key differentiator to enhance relevancy and trust with organization stakeholders. Built strategically, an ESG program creates valuable impact within your organization, your community and for the planet for years to come.
Why is it important?
A strong and meaningful ESG program can set a vision for an organization’s environmental and societal influence, providing value both internally and externally.
Establishing environmental goals can help reduce your carbon footprint, determine your sourcing strategy and set a foundation for how to eliminate unnecessary waste. From a social impact lens, you can build a meaningful diversity program, enhance employee health and make lasting changes in your community.
And by building a strong governance foundation, you can diversify your board, enhance business ethics, increase stakeholder transparency and protect privacy.
These are a sampling of the many benefits of a strong, customized program that will help your organization reach the sustainability goals that matter most.
Guiding insights
Is your internal audit function ready for ESG?
As the environmental, social and governance (ESG) landscape evolves, internal audit’s role is adapting to address emerging risk areas within an organization.
Aligning ESG risks with existing ERM program key for creating value, attracting talent
A successful environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy should build on your existing enterprise risk management (ERM) program and align with an organization’s strategic initiatives and priorities.
Jumpstart your sustainability roadmap with an ESG maturity assessment
Before building a strategic and intentional sustainability roadmap, an organization must assess the current state of ESG maturity against four levels – initial, growth, operational and transformationalHow to prepare for the proposed SEC climate change disclosure
As organizations await the final SEC climate change disclosure ruling, there are three steps to take to prepare for these requirements, while keeping ESG governance, strategy risk management and targets in mind. Are you prepared?
Supreme Court’s West Virginia v. EPA decision limits regulatory power of the agency
The Supreme Court decision in the case of West Virginia v. the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limits the power of the EPA. The EPA does not have the power to enforce regulations limiting companies’ carbon emissions unless it obtains explicit authorization from Congress to do so.
SEC votes to propose much-anticipated rule requiring climate disclosures
The SEC voted to proceed with a much-anticipated rule proposal that includes mandatory climate related disclosures, with wide-ranging impacts to domestic and foreign registrants.
SEC 2021 exam priorities: climate change, ESG and cybersecurity
The 2021 SEC examination priorities, affecting all SEC-regulated firms, emphasize climate change and environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related risks, and cybersecurity.
ESG issues: to report or not to report?
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton recently said that public companies shouldn’t be required to disclose information concerning environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters in their financial statements using a standardized format.
Baker Tilly achieves approved verifier status for green bonds in the U.S.
Have you explored green bonds as a means to broaden an investment pool and advance sustainability initiatives? As an Approved Verifier certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative, we help governments and companies secure financing through green bonds for projects that address climate change.
Media mentions
"At Baker Tilly, building a sustainable future is who we are at our core. Our talented professionals are dedicated to developing and guiding our clients on their ESG journey now, for tomorrow."Theresa Meiners, ESG Practice Leader
Client stories
Controlled Thermal Resources builds a foundation to align ESG strategy with business strategy
Controlled Thermal Resource (CTR) proactively aligned sustainable business goals to an ESG strategy, resulting in a strong foundation for the company’s future state ESG disclosures.
Private equity firm packages existing initiatives to build ESG strategy
Private equity firm serving middle-market businesses builds an ESG strategy by evaluating existing initiatives and prioritizing topics relevant to investors.
Manufacturing and kitchen design company begins their ESG journey
Food service business manufacturing and service provider creates an ESG policy and framework to meet critical stakeholder needs and to streamline and enhance RFP submissions.
Metlakatla Indian Community keeps the lights on and replenishes resources by restructuring their utility
The Metlakatla Indian Community in southern Alaska faced the prospect of the lights going out due to climate change, loss of industry and outdated, inflexible management protocols. Learn how Baker Tilly’s tribal services team mitigated the immediate crisis and developed a new management structure to better equip future generations to face the energy challenges ahead.
Seneca Nation continues quest for energy independence
The Seneca Nation sought Baker Tilly’s tribal energy consultants for development of a strategic energy plan. Learn how the Nation is making strides toward sustainable energy independence, utilizing green energy and existing fossil resources to develop their community and protect future generations.
Baker Tilly imprints – 2022 annual report
ESG is not a checkbox for Baker Tilly
To us, ESG means erasing the boundaries between company, client, community and planet. It means understanding how our organization can do its part to help nurture a more connected world.
We intend to dedicate ourselves to making a difference inside and outside our organization. Our impact will be traceable through our footprints and fingerprints and will leave a legacy that will last Beyond Tomorrow.
Learn more about Baker Tilly’s ESG program – what we impact