--- title: "ODW - ESG 101: A Guide to Compliance, Controls and Sustainable Reporting" description: Lease accounting compliance isn’t a one-and-done disclosure, it’s an entirely new approach to accounting and an ongoing process. --- [![visual lease](https://engage.visuallease.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/VisualLease_September2022/images/logo-color.png?width=286&height=54&name=logo-color.png "visual lease")](https://visuallease.com/) [![visual lease](https://engage.visuallease.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/VisualLease_September2022/images/VL-Logo.png?width=286&height=54&name=VL-Logo.png "visual lease")](https://visuallease.com/) [![](https://engage.visuallease.com/hubfs/VL%20Logo_white.png)](https://visuallease.com/) #### On-Demand Webinar # ESG 101: A Guide to Compliance, Controls and Sustainable Reporting Watch On Demand Webinar Now! The regulatory landscape for sustainability reporting is evolving quickly, with the introduction of IFRS S1 and S2, updates to ESRS, California’s SB 253 and endorsements from IOSCO - but do you truly understand what they are and how they could affect your business? Before the SEC releases their official U.S. guidelines in the coming weeks, let’s take a step back and explore what is ESG, why it matters and how you should approach it. Join our sustainability experts as they delve into the fundamental drivers behind ESG, from investor sentiment to brand reputation to regulatory compliance, offering practical insights into how to get started navigating this complex landscape, including: **Learning Objectives:** - ESG 101: What it is and who it’s for - How environmental impact is measured – and how it’s evolving - Updates on the regulatory landscape so far and what to expect next - How to get started in sustainability reporting - Controls to consider for accurate reporting and effective operations ![MicrosoftTeams-image (16)-2](https://engage.visuallease.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(16)-2.png?width=801&height=801&name=MicrosoftTeams-image%20(16)-2.png) ## Meet the Presenters ![William (Bill) Harter (Default - Preset 5)-1](https://engage.visuallease.com/hubfs/William%20(Bill)%20Harter%20(Default%20-%20Preset%205)-1.jpeg) ### Bill Harter #### Principal Solution Advisor #### **Visual Lease** Bill has over 30 years’ experience in commercial real estate operations and finance, with both landlords and tenants. Prior to Visual Lease, Bill was responsible for international real estate portfolios of millions of square feet, comprised of office, retail and industrial properties. Bill holds an MBA in Finance. ![Murphy, Meg](https://engage.visuallease.com/hubfs/Murphy%2c%20Meg.jpg) ### Meg Murphy #### Senior Product Marketing Manager, ESG Solutions #### **Visual Lease** Meg has nearly a decade of experience helping businesses understand and implement technical SaaS products and innovation strategies, and now leads market research and go-to-market strategy for Sustainability at VL. ​ [![visual lease](https://engage.visuallease.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/VisualLease_September2022/images/VL-Logo.png?width=286&height=54&name=VL-Logo.png "visual lease")](https://visuallease.com/) 2026 © CoStar Group All Rights Reserved. [(888) 876-6500](tel://(888)%20876-6500) [![linkedin](https://engage.visuallease.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/VisualLease_September2022/images/linkedin24.png?width=24&height=24&name=linkedin24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/company/visual-lease) [![twitter](https://engage.visuallease.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/VisualLease_September2022/images/twitter24.png?width=30&height=24&name=twitter24.png)](https://twitter.com/VisualLease) - [Contact Us](https://visuallease.com/visual-lease-software/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.costar.com/about/privacy-notice) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.costar.com/about/cookie-policy) - [Exercise Your Privacy Rights](https://privacy.costar.com/DSAR-submission/ps%3A%2F%2Fprivacy.costar.com%2FDSAR-submission%2F%26data=05%7C02%7Cahayes%40costargroup.com%7Ce4ab5dccb1a34f98d4d608de4fc555fc%7C9a64e7ca363f441c9aa74f85977c09f1%7C0%7C0%7C639035906126551873%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C%26sdata=G5vBydT3LYFRiDK2vTj8MjRL%2FOLdtvMaaxSX%2FWaI5oQ%3D%26reserved=0) - [Legal](https://www.costar.com/about/terms-conditions-costar-dpa) ![LeaseAdministration_Leader_Leader](https://engage.visuallease.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LeaseAdministration_Leader_Leader.png?width=80&height=92&name=LeaseAdministration_Leader_Leader.png)![AssetManagement_HighPerformer_HighPerformer](https://engage.visuallease.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AssetManagement_HighPerformer_HighPerformer.png?width=80&height=92&name=AssetManagement_HighPerformer_HighPerformer.png)![AssetManagement_HighPerformer_HighPerformer](https://engage.visuallease.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AssetManagement_HighPerformer_HighPerformer.png?width=80&height=92&name=AssetManagement_HighPerformer_HighPerformer.png)