How Unit4 FP&A supports ESG compliance

Building an effective ESG reporting framework starts with clear, measurable goals and robust tracking of key sustainability metrics. With advanced tools, businesses can achieve compliance, extract actionable insights, and unlock sustainable value for the future.

Unit4 FP&A’s capabilities

Unit4 FP&A equips CFOs with technology to support some of the complexities of ESG reporting, streamlining the manual effort associated with data collection.

These capabilities include:

✓	Gather ESG data from various departments and organizational units in one location.
✓	Seamless integration with existing data sources, such as ERP, enabling automatic data retrieval reducing manual entry efforts.
✓	Modeling capabilities to calculate emissions data with multidimensional value driver-based business logic.
✓	Interactive reporting dashboards and visualizations to monitor sustainability performance across selected ESG indicators.
✓	Comprehensive support for global reporting frameworks such as the EU Taxonomy.

ESG reporting requirements continue to evolve globally. The Unit4 FP&A solution is designed to assist organizations, and reduce some of the administrative burden and manual effort in analyzing and reporting their ESG data. It can support aspects of compliance workflows, but it is not a full regulatory reporting solution. The model includes calculations and some pre-defined business logic (such as KWh, m3, kg CO2 and km conversions) but is not an out of the box solution including pre-populated standards data such as ISSB, CSRD, or GRI. Achieving full compliance requires data collection through a specialist ESG vendor partnership, which we can support.

Key features tailored to CFOs

Unit4 FP&A offers supporting features designed specifically to address the challenges CFOs face in managing ESG initiatives while maintaining financial performance:

Interactive Dashboards

Gain insights into sustainability metrics, such as emissions tracking, energy consumption, and other critical ESG data points. These user-friendly dashboards allow CFOs to monitor progress and make informed decisions quickly.

Scenario Modeling

Model the financial and operational impacts of ESG initiatives. Understand the potential return on investment for sustainability projects and prepare for various economic or regulatory scenarios. This tool is invaluable for balancing sustainability goals with financial performance.

Integrated Risk Management

Identify and mitigate ESG-related risks, such as supply chain disruptions or regulatory non-compliance. Built-in tools ensure that organizations can maintain their integrity and reputation while pursuing sustainable growth.