Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues have risen to the top of the corporate agenda in recent years as a confluence of factors from geopolitical tensions to climate change, supply chain disruption to rising stakeholder expectations dominate board room conversations. With higher regulatory standards issued by stock exchanges and governments worldwide, companies are grappling with a slew of ESG reporting requirements and evolving standards as global bodies seek to harmonise frameworks.
At the same time, there is growing evidence that ESG is intrinsically linked to business performance. Company executives are viewing ESG reporting not as just a box-ticking exercise, but a business strategy to build resilience, create new business growth and bolster greater trust among institutional investors and stakeholders alike.
How can sound ESG disclosure and performance help companies stay on top of key policy, legal and markets transitions? What is the impact of the latest regulations around climate risk?
