ESG
NEWS: Legal and regulatory, 3 August, 2022
FCA and FRC review TCFD disclosures by listed companies
Although firms had ‘risen to the challenge’ of reporting, many lacked specificity, metrics or an exploration of climate-related opportunities.
NEWS: Climate risk reporting, 1 August, 2022
Companies urged to dig deeper on climate change reporting
The first annual disclosures vary in the quality of data provided and lack balanced discussion of future opportunities, say watchdogs.
NEWS: AGM trends, 29 July, 2022
Virtual AGMs fall out of favour
Research shows companies seek in-person shareholder approval for their intentions, which this year often include climate transition plans
INSIGHT: ESG communications, 28 July, 2022
ESG communications: What boards need to know
Here are some tangible steps to take that can help connect ESG to corporate purpose and long-term value creation.
NEWS: ESG drivers, 26 July, 2022
Investors influence ESG performance, study reveals
Researchers find that, among the many drivers for improving ESG, intervention by corporate investors is key.
NEWS: Climate risk reporting, 25 July, 2022
Norges Bank backs mandatory US climate risk reporting
Heavyweight investor’s support boosts Securities and Exchange Commission’s controversial proposed US rules on board ESG disclosures.
COMMENT: ESG, 25 July, 2022
ESG is not a ‘distraction’
We must not let ESG become a scapegoat for the systemic failure of our society to address global warming and climate change.
NEWS: ESG reporting, 22 July, 2022
Meta publishes first human rights report
The company has scrutinised the risks of Facebook and WhatsApp, but stops short of publicly committing to all the actions recommended.
INSIGHT: ESG-linked pay, 15 July, 2022
Paying for sustainable performance
How do you align ESG and value? Linking incentives to ESG targets needs focus, empowerment and co-ordination, recent research finds.
NEWS: Climate risk reporting, 14 July, 2022
Business Roundtable takes aim at SEC climate risk reporting
Among its complaints, the Business Roundtable argues that no ‘safe harbor’ in the rules will increase the risk of corporate liability.