An expert panel discussed their view of global trends for the business world in Board Agenda’s The Macro Memo podcast.

Executives get ESG pay-outs despite ‘inadequate progress’ on carbon emissions, London Business School research suggests.

Hear from business leaders who are seeking to formalise common metrics and find out how board members can support initiatives for consistent ESG standards.

Watchdog says investors expect companies “to articulate their expectations of the possible impacts on their specific business” amid Covid-19 crisis.

The Institute of Directors would like to see urgent temporary measures implemented relating to board decision-making, company reporting and AGMs.

New S172 reporting requirements should spur firms to review how board decisions are reached, and push boards to learn more about the views of stakeholders.

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.

Research from the Financial Reporting Council warns that despite greater engagement on workforce disclosures, companies are failing to report on the issues that matter to investors.

Larry Fink says BlackRock will be “increasingly disposed to vote against management and board directors” who do not show progress on sustainability.

The UK regulator has added its voice to the growing chorus of organisations urging companies to improve their disclosure of climate-related risks.