As the stakes increase for ensuring the integrity of sustainability reports, CFOs across all industries should not only consider adding the ESG controller role in the finance function but also determine how a newly appointed ESG controller can be positioned to succeed. Although CFOs cannot control how sustainability reporting will evolve in the future, one way they can get a handle on ESG reporting requirements today and put their organizations in an ideal position to address future regulatory changes is by installing an ESG controller sooner rather than later. 

In this article, we offer four ways finance leaders can lay the groundwork for ESG controllers to thrive in performing their respective duties.