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As a sustainability reporting technical specialist, Samantha guides her clients through the complexity of local and international sustainability reporting standards and offers practical implementation solutions tailored for each entity. She is responsible for leading the technical interpretation and implementation of Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) at Grant Thornton Australia, including AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures. She is also a member of the AASB S2 Implementation Advisory Panel.
Samantha is at the forefront of the technical complexities and practical implementation of sustainability reporting standards. With the benefit of having worked with standard-setters and technical teams on the development of sustainability reporting standards, she helps clients understand how sustainability reporting may impact their business. Combining experience in sustainability reporting, IFRS financial reporting, and external audit, she helps her clients navigate the intersection of sustainability and financial reporting and assurance.
Samantha is a member of the Sustainability Reporting Technical Expert Group for Grant Thornton International. She is also a core member of subject matter expert groups for CSRD/ESRS and IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. Previously she was a member of the Grant Thornton Australia IFRS technical team and an external auditor working with clients in Australia and the UK, including companies listed on the ASX, NASDAQ, and LSE.
Samantha is passionate about sustainability education and presents webinars regularly on sustainability reporting. She is also in demand as a lecturer at universities and speaker at conferences. She works with clients across all industries but has particular industry expertise in the renewable energy, technology and life sciences sectors.
