Whether it’s a company’s impact on nature, its supply chain and labor practices, or regulatory compliance; environmental, social, governance (ESG) has become one of the most important sets of standards…
Lydia StoweJanuary 18, 2022
The Rise of ESG Regulations in the US: A Decade of Trends & Hot Topics
There have been more than 161,000 mentions of ESG in regulatory documents over the last decade, and the volume is…
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In a nutshell: The overall results of a recent survey from law firm Heidrick & Struggles and the INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre, revealed a clear disconnect between what board members…
Swetha VenkataramaniDecember 21, 2021
In a nutshell: Edelman’s fifth annual Trust Barometer Special Report reveals new investor expectations on ESG, climate change, shareholder activism, employee activism and the meme stock phenomenon. However, investors are…
Swetha VenkataramaniDecember 13, 2021
Why should investment organizations care: Investment decisions that consider not only risk but also recovery tend to be healthier long-term choices. In essence, the higher the chance of recovery from…
Swetha VenkataramaniDecember 1, 2021
In a Nutshell: Chief financial officers are a critical part of your company's ESG programs, according to consulting firm McKinsey & Co.’s survey on the changing role of the CFO.…
Swetha VenkataramaniNovember 8, 2021
In a nutshell: A majority of investors and non-investor personnel, including corporate board members and advisers, say at least some non-financial ESG factors should be incorporated into executive compensation, according…
Swetha VenkataramaniNovember 8, 2021
Treating your ESG and risk management functions as different entities can lead to organizational dysfunction, double penalties and declining portfolio resilience. Stanford University recommends a better path forward. Why should…
Swetha VenkataramaniNovember 8, 2021
