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Solar panels representing sustainability as discussed in Larry Fink's letter

Blog

· Feb 22, 2022

· 6 min read

Innovation, employees and the sustainability imperative: ESG takeaways and actions from this year’s Larry Fink letter (2022)

By The Diligent team

Larry Fink’s annual letter for 2022 is out. This year the focus is on climate and profit not being mutually exclusive. We delve deeper, and suggest ways forward.

Woman uses several methods to modernize her audit processes

Blog

· Feb 22, 2022

· 3 min read

7 reasons to modernize your audits

By Dan Zitting

The risks and administrative challenges of document-based auditing are becoming more apparent. Here, you’ll find seven reasons to introduce audit management software.

Image of fire caused by global warming

Blog

· Feb 21, 2022

· 4 min read

What is the climate risk disclosure act 2021?

By Kezia Farnham

The Climate Risk Disclosure Act was passed in June 2021 and introduces significant new climate risk reporting requirements for US public companies. Discover tips and more information.

Man considering how to build a mature GRC program

Blog

· Feb 18, 2022

· 5 min read

Building a mature GRC program: The top 5 considerations

By Michael Rasmussen

Many companies have a complicated GRC structure. Michael Rasmussen explains five considerations for organizing an effective GRC strategy.

Business owner exploring ESG within their business

Blog

· Feb 16, 2022

· 5 min read

Why ESG is good for business

By Kezia Farnham

ESG concerns have individual significance, but organizations now recognize their commercial advantages. Explore the business benefits of ESG practices.

People discuss IRM and ESG over banister in well-lit office

Blog

· Feb 16, 2022

· 5 min read

Why effective ESG needs an integrated approach to risk

By Aarthi Natarajan

This internationally recognized standard outlines processes to overcome & resolve business disruption through best practice risk management.

Audit professional exploring best practices for his role

Blog

· Feb 13, 2022

· 8 min read

5 best practices for auditors

By Kezia Farnham

In many organizations, there’s a disconnect between the internal audit function and the rest of the business. Here are 5 best practices to close the gap.

Woman reading tablet with advise for internal auditors

Blog

· Feb 11, 2022

· 4 min read

4 ways chief audit executives can turn internal audit into a business leader

By The Diligent team

Chief audit executives have the power to elevate their team’s reputation within their organizations. Here are four ways CAEs can transform the internal audit department.

Risk professionals discussing why successful integrated risk management needs a strong enterprise strategy

Blog

· Feb 10, 2022

· 4 min read

Why successful integrated risk management needs a strong enterprise strategy

By Aarthi Natarajan

Risk management is an enterprise-wide initiative requiring buy-in from multiple stakeholders. A comprehensive enterprise strategy that centers around IRM is crucial.

GC in a board meeting

Blog

· Feb 9, 2022

· 6 min read

The role of the general counsel in corporate governance

By Rick Hoel

Today's global challenges have heightened the importance of the role of the general counsel in corporate governance for the board.

Coworkers discussing ways to implement audit software into their organization

Blog

· Feb 9, 2022

· 5 min read

Internal audit software: 7 methods for successful integration

By Kezia Farnham

New technology can help today’s audit teams free up time to focus more on strategy - our seven steps can set your organization up for successful integration.

water footprinting

Blog

· Feb 4, 2022

· 6 min read

What is water footprinting, and why should it be an ESG priority?

By Kezia Farnham

Discover everything you need to know about water footprinting and why it should be an intrinsic element of your ESG strategy.

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