Financial stakeholders are failing to positively influence supply chain responsibility, despite having considerable potential to support, incentivise or hamper responsible conduct
Research has found that forcing a company to spend on corporate social responsibility is likely to lead to a negative impact on shareholder value
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
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?
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
European Union to take the lead on climate change action, but what is your CFO and corporate treasurer doing about it?
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
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
Managing corporate assets efficiently is a key factor for overall business success, enabling companies to adapt successfully to changing markets and evolving business models
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
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
East&Partners supply chain research note found that 60% of large businesses require suppliers to follow specific ESG conditions
As businesses step up to support Paris Accord goals, financial professionals will increasingly need to understand sustainability and environmental issues within the supply chain
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
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?
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?
If one of your relationship banks was investing unethically or involved in a banking scandal, would your company end its relationship with that bank?
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
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
