Forced spending on CSR has negative impact on shareholder value
by Bija Knowles
Research has found that forcing a company to spend on corporate social responsibility is likely to lead to a negative impact on shareholder value
Environment, Social, Governance
Background
Sustainable and green strategies have never been more important to corporate financial health. In the Internet age, when reputations can be built and ruined at viral speed, companies are under more…
Read moreSustainability and supply chain risks that affect your bottom line
by Bija Knowles
Risks of exploitation in the supply chain are increasing, while sustainable strategies have a core impact on revenue – companies must rethink their strategic priorities and finance must be involved
What’s corporate treasury’s role in climate finance?
by Bija Knowles
It's crucial for corporates to play a part in achieving the $6.9 trillion annual investment needed to achieve the Paris Accord's climate goals. How can finance and treasury professionals play a role?
Is your approach to climate-related financial risk protective or proactive?
by CTMfile
Could climate risk pose the next threat to global financial stability? This is a very possible scenario, according to a member of the High Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance
Islamic bond issuance is growing despite market jitters
by CTMfile
The issuance of global Islamic financial instruments has more than trebled in the past decade but many challenges remain, including liquidity. Could this market interest corporate treasurers?
Will 2017/18 be your year of sustainable finance? How will you contribute?
by Jack Large
European Union to take the lead on climate change action, but what is your CFO and corporate treasurer doing about it?
It’s still tough for women in the financial world
by CTMfile
Just 13 per cent of the biggest US companies have female CFOs and women in the financial sector tend to have worse pay and harsher disciplinary conditions
How Europe will achieve its green financial future
by CTMfile
The European Commission has outlined its strategy for a green financial system, with targets for low carbon, resource-efficient and sustainable investments for businesses and in financial markets
4 ways to make sure corporate assets generate revenue
by CTMfile
Managing corporate assets efficiently is a key factor for overall business success, enabling companies to adapt successfully to changing markets and evolving business models
How July’s G20 will change risk reporting for corporates
by CTMfile
The G20 is due to meet in Germany in July and discussions will include setting guidelines for companies to disclose climate-change related risk
Top 100 companies reach record $17.4 trillion market cap
by CTMfile
The biggest 100 corporates and banks globally have increased their market capitalisation by 12 per cent ($1,861 billion), in the past year, to reach a record $17.4 trillion, according to research by PwC
Do you have the 6 qualities that make a finance leader?
by CTMfile
A survey by SAP and Oxford Economics looks at six practices that boost business performance and efficiency, as well as governance, risk and compliance (GRC) effectiveness across the company
Is Sustainable Finance Relevant to all Businesses or Just Large Investment Funds?
by CTMfile
East&Partners supply chain research note found that 60% of large businesses require suppliers to follow specific ESG conditions
The cost advantage when supply chains get shorter
by CTMfile
Being able to respond quickly to changing markets and cutting logistics costs in the supply chain has become a key consideration for companies who are keeping their supply chains short
How will finance balance green business strategies against profit reductions?
by CTMfile
As businesses step up to support Paris Accord goals, financial professionals will increasingly need to understand sustainability and environmental issues within the supply chain
The biggest risk of all: financial world rebukes Trump on Paris Agreement withdrawal
by CTMfile
Trump's decision to take the US out of the Paris Agreement has left the world stunned. Here are some of the reactions from prominent voices in the world of finance and business
Why shareholder value is a problem for long-term financial health
by CTMfile
Would your financial division be able to allocate resources more efficiently and with a more strategic, long-term view, if you didn't have to worry about creating value for shareholders?
Could you be a supply chain bully? Ask yourself these questions
by CTMfile
Achieving efficiencies in payables outstanding is very much a part of the internal financial goals that companies set themselves – but in being more efficient, could you be harming your suppliers?
Investors value ESG and non-financial reporting from companies
by CTMfile
A survey by EY finds that the majority of institutional investors think that environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks have been ignored for too long by the business world
How much does ethical banking matter to you?
by CTMfile
If one of your relationship banks was investing unethically or involved in a banking scandal, would your company end its relationship with that bank?
Are your suppliers serious about sustainability and risk management?
by CTMfile
Half of global suppliers are taking climate change seriously and are incorporating climate targets into their business strategy. But more needs to be done to engage partners within the supply chain
Resources and competing priorities are top barriers to sustainability goals
by CTMfile
Few corporate sustainability programmes are effective, with just two per cent achieving their stated goals, according to a survey of companies engaged in sustainability transformation
Transparency or greenwashing: what do investors want to know?
by CTMfile
A study by Financial Executives International tells companies what investors want to know and what they should be disclosing