Maura Hodge

Breanne Anderson, Audit Managing Director, speaks with Maura Hodge, ESG IMPACT Audit leader, about demystifying ESG assurance. They discuss the differences between limited and reasonable assurance, the importance of using suitable criteria and metrics, and understanding and deciding on information and metrics for assurance.

Maura Hodge from KPMG and Neetha Ravikumar from Microsoft discuss challenges in ESG reporting, including manual data collection, discrepancies in standards, delays in reporting, and ensuring product certifications. They also delve into the impact of ESG reporting on decarbonization, strategies for accurate and consistent reporting, and the value of utilizing ESG data for reducing carbon footprint and understanding business risks.