ESG
NEWS: Ethnic diversity, 5 October, 2022
Improve reporting of boardroom ethnic diversity action, says FRC
The watchdog’s review finds companies are showing more awareness, but need to gather reliable data to be able to monitor their progress.
Comment: Investor Relations, 29 September, 2022
The rise of corporate democracy
After BlackRock’s move to expand voting choice to its clients, other investors will rightly be expecting their companies to follow suit.
INSIGHT: ESG-linked pay, 27 September, 2022
Executive remuneration through the ESG lens
Over half of FTSE 100 executive bonus plans now contain an element addressing ESG. Here’s why it makes sense.
NEWS: Ethics, 23 September, 2022
Corporate efforts to define their ‘purpose’ fail to convince employees
Survey finds most staff believe their company has changed little or not at all since setting out a purpose.
NEWS: Diversity, 22 September, 2022
Diversity statements are not all ‘cheap talk’, finds study
After the murder of George Floyd, many US companies committed to increasing diversity—and some have backed up their words with action.
NEWS: Governance, 14 September, 2022
Board veto of shareholder AGM resolution under scrutiny
Lawyers challenge boards blocking shareholder resolutions
NEWS: ESG, 13 September, 2022
BlackRock defends its ESG position
The fund manager has responded to accusations from the attorney generals of 18 US states, who say BlackRock is not ‘neutral’ about energy.
INSIGHT: Diversity and inclusion, 12 September, 2022
Why D&I should top the board agenda
If diversity and inclusion (D&I) is not the first item on your post-holiday to-do list, then now is a good time to reflect and ask why.
INSIGHT: Financial reporting, 8 September, 2022
The long and winding road to financial reporting standards
Setting standards for sustainability reporting is complex. Can we learn from the past 150 years of setting financial reporting standards?
NEWS: Due diligence, 7 September, 2022
Campaigners protest against EU due diligence proposals
Objectors say the directive on corporate sustainability and human rights falls short, while companies criticise the demands it makes.