Course Details

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is the term used to define issues that are usually associated with sustainability or corporate responsibility, with focused on environmental and wider societal impact, and monitors three “pillars” of sustainability and responsibility of a business outside of financial performance:


• Environmental

• Social

• Governance


Cyber security is an Environmental, Social and Governance issue – which is why it is such an important element of ESG.


With businesses now expected to report on a wide range of factors outside of their financial performance (such as ESG) accountancy firms are well placed to diversify and evolve. With key skillsets based in analysis, reporting and independent advice, accountants are the key business advisors for assist businesses in their sustainable development. A proactive ESG focus is key to future-proofing any accountancy practice.


For accountants of all sizes, the demand to evidence a commitment to on ESG continues to intensify as practices are increasingly asked to disclose more about their ESG performance and future strategies. 


In this course Rich Jackson covers:


• Review ESG in plain-English

• Understand why ESG is so important to accountancy practices

• Take a deep-dive into the ESG-Cyber Security relationship

• Consider why both ESG and Cyber Security are independently and collectively key to all accountants

• Discover how we can generate a strong cyber security and data privacy ESG score

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Moore ClearComm

Richard Jackson

Richard is a passionate advocate of raising cyber security and data protection standards across the accounting profession, with a core focus on realistic, tangible changes a practice can make to reduce its risk and develop a “cyber diligent” workforce. He is the Partnerships Manager at Moore ClearComm and focuses on building powerful relationships and strong channel / strategic partnerships with accountancy firms and suppliers of technology to the accounting sector. Moore ClearComm is part of Moore Kingston Smith a dynamic, leading professional UK firm of accountants and business advisers. Its services include Data Privacy, Cyber Security, Business Continuity, and Information Security to organisations worldwide. Services that (as 2022 is already proving, via aggressive cyber attacks on renowned accountancy practice and software providers) are increasingly essential for the modern, ethical practice. As trusted advisers to businesses and not for profit organisations, we are passionate about helping our clients achieve their ambitions. Our highly experienced people have the strategic insight, drive, and dedication to deliver results. Moore Kingston Smith is a leading member of the Moore Global Network - an international family made up of over 30,000 people across more than 110 countries.