Tag: ESG reporting
Stakeholder engagement: it’s time to ditch public vs private
Our radically altered corporate governance landscape, in pursuit of sustainability, requires an updated distinction between types of company.
Most investors believe annual reports contain greenwashing
PwC survey reveals extent of investors’ concerns about the truth of corporate commitments on environmental issues.
FRC publishes 2022 review of stewardship reporting
The review reveals that signatories have doubled since 2021 and the quality of reporting has improved in many areas, including engagement.
Investors influence ESG performance, study reveals
Researchers find that, among the many drivers for improving ESG, intervention by corporate investors is key.
ESG is not a ‘distraction’
We must not let ESG become a scapegoat for the systemic failure of our society to address global warming and climate change.
Meta publishes first human rights report
The company has scrutinised the risks of Facebook and WhatsApp, but stops short of publicly committing to all the actions recommended.
Business Roundtable takes aim at SEC climate risk reporting
Among its complaints, the Business Roundtable argues that no ‘safe harbor’ in the rules will increase the risk of corporate liability.
ESG reporting all-important in stakeholder engagement
Experts advise that by boosting their annual reporting, boards can build trust and form more meaningful relationships with investors.
The 30-year itch: time to ditch the UK Corporate Governance Code
Now that governance has come of age, businesses should be able to innovate within the boundaries of good regulation.
Unilever CEO defends company’s focus on sustainability
Alan Jope tells Davos that consumer habits, costs and recruitment mean that Unilever has to put ESG ‘at the heart of our business model’.