Trust and credibility remain central to ESG reporting, says governance researcher
On the latest episode of the Governance Matters podcast, senior reporter Natalie Bannerman speaks to Gaizka Ormazabal, associate dean for Research at IESE Business School in Barcelona, about his latest research which examines the mechanisms underpinning trust and credibility in sustainability reporting.
With his research cited in final rulings by the SEC and the European Securities and Markets Authority, he explains the real-world effects of regulatory changes. For example, he explores how new disclosure requirements in the world’s major stock indices can impact corporate behavior and investor decision-making.
Through the conversation, Ormazabal also explains the influence of political ideology on ESG regulation, looking specifically at global policy shifts triggered during President Trump’s second term.
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