Proactive ESG Reporting Could Give Energy and Utilities Firms a Competitive Advantage

It’s becoming increasingly difficult for energy and utilities companies to dismiss the important role of environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting in their long-term success. Investors not only want to incorporate ESG data into their decision making, but they also expect to have that information. Even if a growing firm doesn’t yet need to worry about meeting investors’ expectations, it can be confident that when that time comes, supplying ESG data will likely be an investor requirement, and it will be important to be ready.

In this article, Protiviti’s Tyler Chase and Bob Hirth offer reporting tips that can lead to positive bottom-line results for energy and utilities companies.