ESG archive
ESG reporting in Canada doubled between 2016 and 2019, study finds
The adoption of ESG reporting has increased significantly since 2016, with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) being the most...
The week in GRC: BlackRock urges oil companies to disclose carbon emissions and McDonald’s targets leadership diversity
– The Wall Street Journal reported that IBM said it aims to reach net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2030, with a target of 65...
Meta-study underlines ties between ESG and corporate success
A new meta-study looking at a wide array of research from the past five years underlines the links between ESG and positive...
Climate change biggest issue for markets in coming years, say large asset owners
Large asset owners view climate change as the biggest issue for markets over the coming years and half are using climate data on a...
The week in GRC: Compliance teams seek AML clarity and CFOs use sustainability to attract investors
– The Wall Street Journal reported that CFOs are taking on sustainability measures as a means to attract new investors, lower...
ESG and diversity among keys to success, investors say
Investors say addressing ESG matters and board composition will be among the most important factors in determining companies’...
How to examine your company’s exposure to ESG risk in AI systems
Endemic failures in ESG issues cause public harm, can ruin a business’ reputation and ultimately even threaten its existence. But...
The week in GRC: TCI founder backs say-on-climate push and rule freeze affects AML proposals
– According to Reuters, lobbyists and legal experts say that although progressives want to repeal the Trump administration’s Wall...
Companies sign up for new ESG stakeholder metrics
Dozens of business leaders this week committed their organizations to using a new set of ESG-related metrics and disclosures...