Financial & accounting goals for sustainable corporates
by Bija Knowles
Governance and financial reporting are some of the key areas where financial and accounting professionals can make a difference
Social Responsibility
Climate-related risks must be clear to investors
by Bija Knowles
Climate and environmental-related threats are exposing businesses to unpredictable operational risks – investors need to know
Do weather events affect your corporate earnings?
by Bija Knowles
S&P study shows 15% of companies disclosed that weather events affected their bottom line in 2017 but few quantified that effect
Supply chain support key to closing UK’s productivity gap
by Bija Knowles
The supply chain could be a key way of tackling the UK's productivity gap, according to research by the Federation of Small Businesses
Businesses lead way to reduce carbon footprint and stay competitive
by Bija Knowles
US companies increasingly see the reduction of their carbon footprint as a key strategy for long-term resilience, growth and keeping customers, suppliers and investors happy
Collaboration with c-suite needed to ‘wake up’ supply chain
by Bija Knowles
Many supply chain executives are not leveraging their c-suite counterparts to improve supply chain functionality and transform it into an engine for new growth
Three strategies for good supply chain planning
by Bija Knowles
Planning is a key priority for supply chain professionals in 2018, with managing supplier relationships, inventory management and procurement also identified as areas for improvement
Barclays launches green loans for sustainable trade
by Bija Knowles
Barclays Corporate Banking has launched a new product designed to help businesses with their working capital needs when pursuing sustainable activities
End of paper? Trade finance makes progress with blockchain
by Bija Knowles
Digitisation is key to removing bureaucratic blockages from trade finance and blockchain-based platforms, together with smart contracts, are now being tested in the field
Three steps towards Europe’s sustainable financial system
by Bija Knowles
Long-term risk management, more environmental reporting and measuring the climate-impact of investment funds are three key factors in the EU's move to a sustainable financial system
Could science-based targets reduce your supply chain impacts – and risks?
by Bija Knowles
Global trade is projected to grow fourfold by 2050 – but companies need to look to their supply chain to tackle the real sources of carbon emissions and environmental impact
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
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
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