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March 2024

Harnessing Sustainability: Solar Companies Illuminate the Path to Value

In a world increasingly defined by environmental consciousness and corporate responsibility, the intertwining of sustainability and company value has become more apparent than ever.   On 23 March 2024 we will celebrate Earth Hour, casting a spotlight on the importance of energy conservation and environmental stewardship, solar companies emerge as beacons of sustainable innovation, illuminating the path towards a greener future while simultaneously enhancing their own value proposition.   This article explores the symbiotic relationship between sustainability and company value, delving into how solar companies embody these principles and the evolving landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in business valuations.

Brandon Thompson
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Why ESG Auditing Is Essential

As we approach the first quarter of 2024, it is safe to say that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is firmly entrenched in organisations globally.   Wherever public disclosures are made and stakeholders need to rely on the disclosures, the need for independent audits arise—ESG auditing is no different. How an organisation collects, manages and reports ESG risks will directly impact their preparedness and reaction to ESG issues.

Grant Duff
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Corporate Risk Assessment: How Are You Doing?

Running an organisation of any size comes with inherent risks—and taking risks in business is, sometimes, par for the course.   It is easy to see why corporate risk assessment is crucial. Not only does corporate risk assessment reveal the risks to which an organisation is exposed, it also analyses the size, likelihood and potential impact of each. In doing so, management can make better decisions about where to allocate resources to manage, if not mitigate these risks entirely.

Grant Duff
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Bridging the Expectation Gap: Building Trust with Stakeholders and External Auditors

Systems of checks and balances were implemented to maintain public accounting as early as the days of ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.   Auditing evolved and grew rapidly after the industrial revolution in the 18th century where a need arose to provide credibility to the financial statements prepared by company management for their shareholders. In this article, Americo explores bridging the expectation gap: Building Trust with Stakeholders and External Auditors.

Americo Carneiro
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