Tag: corporate reporting
Most investors believe annual reports contain greenwashing
PwC survey reveals extent of investors’ concerns about the truth of corporate commitments on environmental issues.
Embrace data analytics to boost risk assessment, advises CIIA
Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors’ report cites a lack of skills, resources and time as organisational barriers to effective analysis.
EU under fire over sustainability reporting reforms
Campaigners fear that ‘limited’ EU draft directives on corporate reporting will hinder the creation of a ‘sustainable and just economy’.
ESG: what happened at the 2022 proxy season?
A summary of AGMs for companies across eight European markets reveals a growth in participation and in ESG resolutions.
Years after Carillion’s collapse, the UK still waits for audit reform
Researchers say inquiry focused on apportioning blame to individuals, rather than investigating the regulatory system.
FRC reviews corporate governance reports 2021-22
The watchdog found the quality of reporting to be good, but there were many areas of concern, including cash flow statements.
Investors call for sustainability standards to take in ‘double materiality’
Asset managers want the ISSB to include proposals for companies to report their impact on the environment.
Experts clash over ESG investment ‘agenda’
US professor slates PRI for ‘undue influence’ on the financial markets, while PRI maintains the need to inform investors on ESG.
Let AI pick up the board’s admin only, experts advise
It may be some way off yet, but governance by robots is coming and directors need to be ready, according to new research.
Can ESG be saved?
There’s a storm brewing. We need to radically change the definition of governance if ESG is going to survive it.