Five primary challenges were outlined as causing difficulties for global firms when preparing environmental, social and governance (ESG) assurance. Many of these challenges directly related to a lack of resources. The two top ranking barriers listed by firms were lack of skills and lack of adequate suppliers.
Leading challenges facing firms when preparing environmental, social and governance (ESG) assurance worldwide in 2024
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The survey group was made up of senior executives and board members across global industries.
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Survey respondents were senior executives and board members with environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting and assurance knowledge across industries and global regions, with a mean revenue of 18.9 billion U.S. dollars.
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KPMG. (June 12, 2024). Leading challenges facing firms when preparing environmental, social and governance (ESG) assurance worldwide in 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 04, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1454150/challenges-in-preparing-esg-assurance/
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