Tag: climate risk
How to make the most of a chief sustainability officer
A company can improve its ESG performance by appointing a CSO to the C-suite and embedding sustainability principles into its core business.
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.
Covid-19 adds to an unprecedented landscape of risk
Audit committee chairs have already drawn risk management lessons from the pandemic. But their attention is also fixed on the issues that will remain long after the crisis is resolved.
Leadership in risk: share your experiences
Board Agenda, in conjunction with the INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre and Mazars, would like to hear how directors across Europe are managing this crucial area of business.
UK government set to implement mandatory TCFD reporting
The prime minister reportedly wants the UK to “lead the way” on reporting climate risks, using guidelines from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.
BlackRock CEO letter issues warning on sustainability disclosures
Larry Fink says BlackRock will be “increasingly disposed to vote against management and board directors” who do not show progress on sustainability.
Survey launches to reveal boardroom risk thinking
Companies are operating in a world of unprecedented risk. But do boards have the skills to manage these risks—and are they prepared for the future?
UK CEOs ‘not incentivised’ to focus on their environmental impact
Just 6% of UK chief executives have a KPI related to the environment, with less than 1% having long-term incentives linked to this area.
Integrating climate reporting is key to effective risk management
Embedding climate-related data into business operations and strategy will enable companies to manage their climate risks and opportunities.
New UK stewardship code puts focus on investor engagement
Revised code shifts the emphasis from stating policies to assessing outcomes, with ESG and climate named as key areas for companies to take into account.