ESG Controller
ESG controllers bring sustainability into controlling. They capture ESG metrics in an audit-proof way, integrate them into steering and reporting and connect financial with sustainability data. With the CSRD, the role is being newly created in many companies — here's what's behind it.
Key takeaways
- ESG controllers capture ESG metrics in an audit-proof way and integrate them into steering and reporting.
- The role combines classic controlling with sustainability — driven by the CSRD and EU taxonomy.
- An affinity for numbers, process thinking and a good grasp of ESG regulation are key.
What does an ESG controller do?
ESG controllers apply the logic of controlling to sustainability. They define ESG metrics, build processes to capture them in an audit-proof way, monitor goal attainment and provide the data basis for sustainability reporting under the CSRD and ESRS.
A core of the role is integration: ESG data must reach the same quality and traceability as financial data. ESG controllers therefore work closely with finance, IT and the business and build the bridge between sustainability and corporate steering.
Typical tasks
- Define ESG metrics and capture them in an audit-proof way
- Build data-collection processes and controls
- Monitor goal attainment and analyse deviations
- Provide the data basis for CSRD/ESRS reporting
- Bring ESG and financial data together
- Work with finance, IT and the business
What you'll need
ESG controllers often come from classic controlling, audit or finance and add ESG knowledge — or from sustainability with an affinity for numbers and processes. Accuracy, process thinking and a confident grasp of data and systems matter.
- A strong affinity for numbers and data
- Knowledge of controlling methods and reporting
- An understanding of ESG, the CSRD and EU taxonomy
- Process and systems thinking
- Accuracy and an audit-proof way of working
Outlook
With the CSRD, ESG controlling is only now being built in many companies — the role is new, sought-after and often well paid, especially in larger companies. Combining controlling and sustainability puts you on a future-proof path.
Career paths lead into leading an ESG or reporting team, into specialised roles around sustainable finance, or into broader ESG and sustainability management.
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