‘Speak Up Culture’ is vital in stopping internal fraud
by Kylene Casanova
Sustainable business models need a ’Speak Up Culture’ to generate the feedback they need
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 moreInnovation will bring opportunities, not just automation
by Bija Knowles
Almost a quarter of jobs will be automated in the next seven years, but do we tend to be overly alarmist about this? It's possible that technology will create as many jobs as it takes away
Easier responsible investing with more customizable and detailed analysis
by Jack Large
Thomson Reuters boosts ESG monitoring and socially responsible investing capabilities in Eikon
How are European corporates reporting on climate change?
by Bija Knowles
The CDP's 2017 Climate Change Report looks at how Europe's biggest companies are disclosing relevant climate change data – but 26% are still not setting emissions reduction targets
Only 25% of global companies report climate-related financial risks
by Bija Knowles
The pressure is growing on companies to report climate-related financial risks in their annual reports but currently only a quarter of multinationals do so
Sustainability programmes make commercial sense even for major emitters
by Jack Large
“A new business logic is emerging” for the Global 250 emitters which can save planet, but some major players making no progress or getting worse
Financial risk from climate change ignored by majority of MNCs in annual reports
by Bija Knowles
A minority of corporates are providing investors with adequate indications of value at risk from climate change and even fewer use quantification or scenario modelling to do so
Systemic change needed to achieve green goals, says Dombrovskis
by Bija Knowles
The European Commission has announced further plans for consolidating the EU's position on green financing, with €180 billion needed a year for several decades to limit climate change
Businesses can build sustainability programs that make financial sense
by Jack Large
UBS white paper “Business with impact” shows how to invest responsibly and at the same time maintain financial returns
EC to increase supervisory role in fight against climate change
by Bija Knowles
The European Commission has put forward a set of amendments to EU financial supervision, including that sustainability and green goals be integrated into financial risk at supervisory level
Tackling deforestation and climate change through the supply chain
by Bija Knowles
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has launched an initiative to promote business ventures that harness technology to tackle environmental problems
Who will take on sustainability/ESG reporting harmonisation?
by Bija Knowles
From human rights, environmental pollution and social well-being, commercial activities have far-reaching consequences, which must be measured – but who will set the standards?
How sustainability programmes deliver
by Jack Large
Sustainability is vital for company and global community survival, yet many don’t really commit. Learn how Pearson’s holistic sustainability programme and framework delivers commercially world-wide.
Tackling climate change with green bonds
by Bija Knowles
Green bonds – investing in green, climate-friendly technologies – is an important way to tackle climate change, argue two climate experts at the Centre for International Climate Research
How is your company coping with the rising cost of employment?
by Bija Knowles
80% of UK businesses are struggling with the rising cost of employing staff - but how can companies offset this rather than passing the cost onto customers or employees?
3 things that make a company fair and sustainable
by Bija Knowles
Corporate social responsibility is increasingly on the agenda for companies – and financial professionals. So what does the general public think makes a fair company and what do economists think?
Customers more influential than banks on responsible supply chain conduct
by Bija Knowles
Financial stakeholders are failing to positively influence supply chain responsibility, despite having considerable potential to support, incentivise or hamper responsible conduct
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
Sustainability 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 Kylene Casanova
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 Kylene Casanova
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 Kylene Casanova
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