Tag: ESG
Boards have an essential role in building resilient companies
Experts from boardrooms, academia, not-for-profits and consultancy will gather to explore the road to resilience in uncertain times.
News round-up: this week in governance
Defence firms and ESG funds; tough talk on audit reform; more black women on US boards; ‘anti-woke’ Ramaswamy to run for office.
Top companies fail to prove audit quality
Investment Association reveals the inadequacy of audit assessment in most FTSE 100 companies, with only 8% measuring up.
Activism campaigns rise worldwide
But research shows a reduction in campaigns in Europe last year, contrasting with the pronounced increase in the US and Asia.
News round-up: this week in governance
ClientEarth pursues FCA over Ithaca Energy listing; DeSantis goes for woke—again; Covid-19 support scheme fraud.
Boards may evolve a ‘duty’ to use AI
Artificial intelligence has prompted huge interest and questions about whether the technology and the law are ready for robots on boards.
Why nature is a business priority
With biodiversity loss affecting ecosystems and companies around the world, nature needs to have a seat at all boardroom tables today.
Audit committees name ESG reporting as top agenda item
US audit committees are focused on sustainability reporting despite ESG becoming a point of friction in US politics.
Resilience within business is key during uncertain times
Boards have an essential role in building resilience in companies so they can survive—and thrive—in the face of ever-changing risks.
EU sustainability reporting rules face scrutiny
As the new rules wend their way through the EU drafting process, interested parties from all sides clamour to be heard.