Tag: International Sustainability Standards Board
Corporate governance has ‘pivotal role’ in tackling climate change
The Taskforce on Net Zero Policy calls on organisations to embed climate considerations and accountability into governance structures.
Companies slow to make headway on sustainability reporting
Barely half of organisations surveyed are using the information gathered, finds ACCA research released at COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
Fall in E&S shareholder resolutions ‘cuts investment intel’
Proxy season no longer sends clear signals to the US market on which sustainability topics fund managers value, Morningstar warns.
Revised EU sustainability reporting rules risk conflicting global standards
Guidance should align with current financial reporting standards, says the International Corporate Governance Network.
News round-up: this week in governance
UN calls for transparency in governance and praises IKEA; a difficult balance for boards and CEOs; a convincing equity story for investors.
‘Non-neutral’ US rules on proxy advisers come under fire
New rules on voting advice based on non-financial factors ‘misrepresent’ proxies’ work, claims advisory firm’s UK lead.
Companies adopt more than one framework for sustainability reporting
Organisations refer to different systems in tandem to prepare non-financial disclosures, ISS research shows.
Corporates favour ESG link to executive pay
There is a continuing trend towards connecting remuneration to sustainability goals, KPMG researchers found.
‘Put your chief risk officer on the board’
Potential threats and opportunities from climate change are not going anywhere, says climate strategy expert.
Big Four firms’ success threatens sustainability assurance choice
Clients’ preference for a Big Four firm may restrict the market and disadvantage challenger firms, finds the FRC.