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Life Sciences Accounting & Reporting Congress
March 18-20, 2025
Hilton at Penn's LandingPhiladelphia, PA

Sarah Stiff
ESG Controller at Legend Biotech
Speaker

Profile

Sarah is the ESG Controller at Legend Biotech, a global biotechnology company advancing cell therapies for life-threatening diseases. With several years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and ESG management, Sarah specializes in developing and implementing comprehensive ESG reporting and compliance frameworks. In her current role, Sarah leads efforts to integrate sustainability into business practices, aligning with Legend's commitment to environmental responsibility, social impact, and strong corporate governance. She is also spearheading the company's implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), overseeing both CSRD compliance and voluntary ESG reporting strategies.

Prior to joining Legend Biotech, Sarah was a Manager in Deloitte's ESG & Sustainability Services team, where she advised clients on ESG disclosure strategy, provided limited and reasonable assurance on ESG reports, and enhanced ESG data processes and controls. With a strong foundation in financial statement audits and a CPA background, Sarah has expertise in building industry-compliant ESG reporting aligned with global frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, GRI and SASB. She has also worked extensively with emerging ESG regulations, including the CSRD and SEC Climate Disclosure rule.

Sarah holds a B.S. in Accounting from Case Western Reserve University and a Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) from The University of Texas at Austin. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys hiking, biking, and gardening, and hopes to take up woodworking as a new hobby in the future.

Agenda Sessions

  • ESG: Mechanics for accurate reporting with awareness regarding standards update

    11:35am