From his previous work as an accountant at PwC, Albert-Jan Knol made a conscious decision to specialise in sustainability issues. He is currently serving as a Senior-Manager ESG Assurance & Reporting at BDO, a major service provider in the Netherlands. “I have audited numerous annual reports for listed companies. Many of these often include ESG reporting, which reports on long-term value creation and key sustainability issues for all stakeholders. These stories, which strike at the core of an organization, piqued my interest in sustainability. By specialising in this field, I can assist other companies in meeting the standards and requirements for their ESG impact”.
“Time is running out, many companies are only just now becoming aware of the significance of ESG and they are looking for solutions. As accountants, this presents us with a significant challenge, as it is a complex matter that needs to be reviewed within a tight timeframe. We are a third party that reviews and examines companies’ ESG impact in preparation for mandatory Assurance. We do so based on our extensive experience in reporting and auditing sustainability, while ensuring that we do not take on the role of our clients. Instead, we can provide them with guidance and share our knowledge, and assess the steps they take in the ESG reporting process in our capacity as accountants.”
Companies that have started mapping their ESG impact want to make the most of it as quick as possible. “Many companies are already ‘doing something with sustainability’, but the upcoming obligations bring more structure to and require more internal and external transparency. Meeting all obligations is the primary objective of these obligations, but it is also an opportunity to promote transparency and ensure that the company is acting in its best interests.
As their accountants, we can assist them with our reporting expertise, but not with the tooling needed to map everything, draw conclusions and act on them. That is where a company like Salacia Solutions comes in, which specialises in software to make ESG reporting more controlled and auditable. Salacia possesses expertise of the new ESG rules and contributes to solution-finding. We are happy with such an automated ESG data process. It increases the quality of reporting and makes the auditing process more efficient.”
“ESG reporting is not only about your own data, but also about external data. It is difficult for companies to gather all of the necessary insights on their own. Salacia its software makes it possible, thereby adding true value to ESG reporting.”
As you can tell: #albertjanthinksthisisagoodideatoo. Here at Salacia we are happy to support you in your ESG reporting process. Reach out to us and we will tell you more about what we can do for you!
