Tag: climate change
US investors consider political risks at home
Vitriolic politics in the US now seen by some as a systemic risk akin to climate change, writes Harvard academic.
Could your board face climate litigation?
The trend for bringing lawsuits related to climate is growing, and directors need to stay on top of developments to avoid the courts.
Why ESG is a political issue
The current debate on terminology overlooks the fact that business and business leaders have always had an impact on politics.
Director Reference Guide: board governance for a resilient supply chain
How do you control a company’s supply chain and its effects? Partnerships built on trust and stability are a great place to start.
How to innovate for sustainability
By nurturing innovation in their organisations, boards can hit the ground running to negotiate the ESG challenges ahead.
Director Reference Guide: embracing the UN’s sustainable development goals
The 2030 agenda to transform the world is ambitious, but there’s a role—and benefits—for every board. Here’s how to get involved.
Director reference guide: defining the board’s strategic direction on climate
What steps should boards be taking now on climate change governance? Expert insights and key questions for directors to ask.
ESG: a new dawn for investment strategies?
The patient capital contained in sovereign wealth funds and state capital could have a pivotal role in the ‘S’ of ESG.
ESG policies depend on ‘personal interest’ of C-suite
Audit committee chairs cite pressure from leaders and investors as a key driver for ESG activity, YouGov research finds.
OECD wades in on due diligence
As EU law on human rights and sustainability due diligence edges nearer to its final form, the OECD issues fresh guidance to multinationals.