--- title: "ODW - Navigating Sustainability: Implementing Internal Controls for ESG Success" 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 # Navigating Sustainability: Implementing Internal Controls for ESG Success Watch On Demand Webinar Now! As organizations navigate their sustainability commitments, many are realizing the importance of internal controls to manage evolving lease terms and teams, mitigating risks. With the ESG landscape growing more complex and scrutinized, internal controls have become increasingly significant, making it essential to equip your business with the right tools. We’ll be joined by subject matter experts, FORVIS to discuss how to implement scalable internal controls that safeguard your business, support ESG reporting requirements, and drive sustainable processes. Our experts will demystify baseline reporting for ESG, outline controls to consider within the COSO ICSR framework, and highlight key features to look for in technology for process automation. We’ll also cover the latest developments in the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and discuss its potential impact on organizations outside of the EU. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies to protect your business and thrive in the evolving sustainability landscape. Secure your spot today! Attendees will learn: - ESG 101 – what it is and why it matters - ESG Regulatory Updates: The potential impact of EU’s CBAM - Baseline reporting recommendations for ESG - Recommended controls within the COSO framework for sustainability reporting - How technology can support your ESG reporting initiatives ![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. ![Vass, Harold](https://engage.visuallease.com/hubfs/Vass%2c%20Harold.jpg) ### Harold Vass #### Director, Product #### **Visual Lease** Harold is Director of Product at Visual Lease. He's passionate about Product Development at every stage of the Product Lifecycle and cares deeply about helping customers at VL get the most out of their asset portfolios by extending the VL platform in new ways. He has 10 years of Product experience and holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's in Resource Economics. ![Murphy, Meg](https://engage.visuallease.com/hubfs/Murphy%2c%20Meg.jpg) ### Meg Murphy #### Senior Product Marketing Manager #### **Visual Lease** Meg has nearly a decade of experience helping businesses understand and implement technical SaaS products and innovation strategies. ![steve_wilkerson](https://engage.visuallease.com/hubfs/steve_wilkerson.jpg) ### Steve Wilkerson #### Senior Managing Consultant #### **FORVIS** Steve is a member of the Financial Services Practice and the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) team. 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