Forvis Mazars, an international audit, tax, and advisory firm, has announced a strategic partnership with EcoOnline, a global provider of safety and sustainability software, in Singapore. This collaboration aims to bolster Forvis Mazars’ sustainability reporting and assurance services by integrating EcoOnline’s advanced environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions. The partnership comes as Singaporean companies face extended timelines to comply with mandatory climate-related reporting standards set by the Singapore Exchange and the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority.
The partnership is timely, aligning with the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and the nation’s net-zero target by 2050. EcoOnline’s ESG software will enhance Forvis Mazars’ services, providing robust tools for data management and reporting. This includes framework reporting advisory, climate risk analytics, carbon accounting, forecasting, and sustainability assurance. These services are designed to help organisations manage reporting challenges and build capabilities for future compliance.
Lai Kee Yin, Partner in Technology, Digital & Sustainability Consulting at Forvis Mazars, emphasised the importance of not delaying efforts despite extended timelines. “We consistently hear from clients that their biggest challenge is moving beyond narrative-based reports to produce auditable, investment-grade data. Having used EcoOnline’s solution ourselves, we have firsthand confidence in its science-based approach,” he stated.
Sean Flynn, Regional Sales Director at EcoOnline, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, noting the combined expertise will aid Singaporean firms in achieving sustainability goals. The partnership also includes educational initiatives to increase market awareness and understanding of the solution. The integrated ESG and sustainability solution is now available to clients in Singapore.
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