Tag: climate risk
Top stories of 2020: climate, coronavirus and stakeholder capitalism
While the Covid-19 pandemic dominated the 2020 news agenda, it also put a host of other corporate governance issues in the spotlight.
Roadmap to mandatory TCFD reporting ‘should focus minds’
Some premium listed companies will see compulsory climate reporting as soon as next year. And experts warn that much work remains to be done.
From A to Zero: how to build a credible corporate net zero strategy
The target of net zero carbon emissions poses many challenges, particularly for companies with complex supply chains. But it also creates opportunities.
BlackRock backs global sustainability reporting standards
The fund manager says investors and corporates need common and comparable data, amid IFRS consultation on global sustainability reporting.
Sustainability in spotlight at IIRC Global Conference
This year’s IIRC Global Conference will be held online, enabling it to reach a wider audience in a year that has made integrated reporting more relevant than ever.
Board directors ‘lack specific sustainability knowledge’
The latest Sustainability Board Report highlights a lack of sustainability knowledge among directors, with experts warning of potential litigation risk.
EcoAct sustainability study warns of FTSE 100 performance gap
While the FTSE 100 features numerous high-performers, many lower-scoring companies are still failing to address climate change risk.
CFO taskforce reveals plan to boost UN Sustainable Development Goals
The document sees chief financial officers call on firms, investors, banks and governments to work towards a “sustainable financial system”.
Governance week: Rio Tinto, ESG, climate risk, Aussie audit
Investors lead backlash against Rio Tinto over destruction of Aboriginal sites. Plus a warning from ecoDa on sustainability, and analysis of Australia’s audit market.
Only 8% of UK businesses have ‘fully-fledged’ climate risk plan
KPMG report reveals firms’ lack of concrete climate risk plans and urges “more immediate action at boardroom level”.