11 ways you can personally combat climate change
by Jack Large
MarketWatch lists what you can do to help the planet: from solar panels to changing your diet
Sustainable Business Models
Why green bonds are an essential treasury tool
by Bija Knowles
A study shows that green bonds create long-term value for corporate issuers and also reduce their environmental footprint
How to create a responsible supply chain
by Jack Large
Automate and have a constant focus and understand what is happening in your supply chain
Reporting on sustainability factors just got easier
by Bija Knowles
The SASB has codified the first industry-specific sustainability accounting standards covering 77 industries
Corporate reporting bodies commit to aligned sustainability
by Bija Knowles
The group committed to more alignment of sustainability reporting frameworks and integration of non-financial and financial reporting
Future-proof your business with a sustainability programme
by Jack Large
Can the Terra approach to financial technology and investment change the way banks think about energy transition?
EC fitness check on future of corporate reporting
by Bija Knowles
Is corporate reporting fit for purpose? Is it time to embrace digital? And how close are we to sustainability disclosure?
How to make climate change a priority for CFOs and investors?
by Jack Large
How can investors and CFOs be persuaded that sustainable investment is urgent and necessary to manage risks of climate change?
Financial industry prepares for climate change risks
by Bija Knowles
Climate change requires urgent action from all tiers of society. UK financial regulators have set out steps to prepare for climate risk
How blockchain can solve financial AND environment problems
by Bija Knowles
Two key use-cases for blockchain – supply chain optimisation and new financing models – should be of interest to finance professionals
Total US bank crisis related fines exceed $330 billion: Are banks all bad?
by Jack Large
They also do good stuff as well, but are they essential?
Corporate actions to improve global water management
by Bija Knowles
CDP data shows more companies than ever are monitoring and tracking their water use and innovating in this area
CFO involvement in sustainability set to increase
by Bija Knowles
CTMfile speaks to Nico Fettes, CDP Europe, about its green ratings initiative and how data requirements will affect CFOs and treasury
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
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
Increased momentum towards sustainable investment
by Bija Knowles
There is a growing momentum in sustainable investing, as 70 per cent of investors have already implemented ESG strategies
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
Profit shifting highest among US multinationals
by Bija Knowles
As much as 40 per cent of multinational profits are shifted to low-tax countries each year, depriving developing and EU countries of 20 per cent of their tax revenues
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
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
EIB must take these 10 actions towards fair taxation
by Bija Knowles
The European Investment Bank must clean up its act on fiscal matters and develop a more responsible taxation policy, says a report released today by Counter Balance
Think strategically to improve climate-related risk reporting
by Bija Knowles
Companies are identifying climate-related risks and opportunities but they are not taking strategic action to tackle those risks
Is your corporate reporting in line with the SDG agenda?
by Bija Knowles
A study of the world’s biggest firms shows that few are aligning their corporate reporting with the international sustainability agenda – this is a missed opportunity according to new research