There is a very good reason why financial statements must be audited by an external auditor; because it builds trust. The question is; will ESG assurance help build trust in ESG disclosure when the external audit, the most advanced form of assurance, is struggling with trust deficit? Or is it going to be old wine in a new bottle?
We discussed the importance of ESG external assurance with the below distinguished speakers:
- Richard Betts, Associate Partner in Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY
- Burçun İmir, Group Sustainability and Communication Leader, Coca Cola Icecek
- Dr. Yılmaz Argüden, Chaiman, ARGE Consulting
- Paul Smith, CFA, Founder at SustainFinance and Former President of CFA Institute
- Kubra Koldemir, Author at SustainFinance and Researcher Argüden Governance Academy
