Tag: climate change reporting
SEC set to issue proposals on US climate change disclosures
Three-quarters of the 550 responses to the SEC consultation are said to be in support of mandatory climate reporting.
Boards ‘lack the right knowledge’ to set effective climate policies
Research reveals disconnect between what boards say about the significance of climate change and their actual policies.
News round-up: this week in governance
Jon Moulton defends UK audit; Colin Mayer on business schools; more women on S&P 500 boards; FRC looks ahead; and how ethical are you?
FRC calls on companies to provide more detailed climate disclosures
The UK reporting watchdog says many disclosures do not include information on how energy use and emissions are calculated.
We need clearer, more consistent information on ESG
US financial watchdogs are consulting on the introduction of ESG reporting for US companies. Nell Minow makes the case for better data.
OECD warns that Covid-19 requires a governance response
Corporate governance will play a “crucial role” in supporting the recovery of economies after Covid, according to OECD chief Mathias Cormann.
FTSE4Good companies warned over new ESG standards
FTSE Russell says 208 companies risk ejection from the FTSE4Good indexes because of their scores against standards introduced this year.
Controversy as US moves towards mandatory ESG disclosures
After the SEC’s acting chair indicated the US could introduce mandatory ESG disclosures, experts are laying out the arguments against it.
How 2020 has sparked acceleration to a comprehensive reporting system
This crisis year has underlined the importance of integrated reporting to achieving global financial stability and sustainable development.
LGIM to vote against ExxonMobil chair over climate concerns
The asset manager has a policy of voting against combined CEO–chair roles, but also cites worries about Exxon’s “lack of strategic ambition” on climate.