ESG & Sustainability Controllers Conference 2026
As sustainability reporting and disclosure requirements expand—and sustainability data becomes inextricably linked to corporate strategy—the most valuable assets a Controller can have are practical tools for success and a network of peers facing similar challenges.
A4S and the Center for Impact at UCLA Anderson are delighted to announce a new conference specifically for the ESG and Sustainability Controller community. Designed to move past theory, this forum focuses on sharing real-world hurdles and best practices. Participants will gain the insights necessary to navigate the current sustainability landscape more effectively while deepening relationships within this unique professional community.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Optimize Organizational Structures: Benchmark team hierarchies and data ownership models to streamline your department’s footprint and ESG governance.
- Enhance Materiality Assessments: Improve your materiality assessment process by incorporating new techniques and approaches to double materiality.
- Implement Robust Data Controls: Share implementation hurdles to identify common pitfalls and improve the quality and auditability of sustainability data.
- Strategize Executive Communications: Master peer-driven techniques to effectively translate ESG risks for Boards and Audit Committees.
- Construct Quantitative Financial Models: Build auditable models that translate sustainability targets into specific CAPEX, OPEX, and asset valuation impacts.
High-level agenda
- Day 1 (PM): Welcome Reception & Networking Mixer.
- Day 2: General sessions on Regulatory Updates (CSRD, ISSB), followed by hands-on workshops and peer-led breakouts on materiality and assurance.
- Day 3: ESG Data Strategy, AI in Controllership, and interactive discussions on data governance and stakeholder education.
- Day 4 (AM): GHG Accounting Deep-Dive and a Solutions Showcase featuring the latest ESG reporting tools.
CPE credits
This program is designed to meet NASBA requirements for CPE credit in Business Management & Organization.
Register Your Interest
The conference is by invitation-only to ensure an intimate, high-impact networking environment.
