Study: Auditor assurance over ESG reporting still in early stages
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Maria L. Murphy2021-09-03T13:22:00
Despite an increase in ESG disclosures that is expected to continue, a significantly low number of public companies have obtained audit firm assurance regarding that reporting, according to a new study.
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