Four in 10 telecommunications and consumer goods companies reporting to CDP fail to capture or report any financial value from strong environmental performance, according to new research released by Accenture, CDP and Hermes Investment Management. The largest emitters in the global economy – responsible >>> read more
Former FASB Chairman Robert Herz, IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) President and CEO Jeff Thomson, and sustainability reporting expert Brad Monterio of Colcomgroup, today released a jointly authored thought paper, “Leveraging the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework (ICIF) to Improve Confidence in Sustainability >>> read more
HSBC and East & Partners research shows that just over two-thirds (68%) of investors plan to up their game in low-carbon investments which will facilitate a more seamless switch to a clean-energy economy. With climate change always a hot topic, >>> read more
The use of effective internal controls around sustainability performance data is not just a ‘nice to have’; it’s a must-have. Investors, financial analysts, and rating agencies around the world are increasingly seeking relevant and trustworthy reports on sustainability performance to >>> read more
More than half of 130 board members say sustainability disclosures help investors make smart decisions. The portion of public company board members who believe that sustainability disclosures are important to inform investors has more than doubled, according to a new survey. >>> read more
How are sustainability reports used? Which chapters are actually read? How many stakeholders do they reach? If you’re still only printing your ESG report, it’s hard to paint a reliable picture that answers these questions, says reporting firm nexxar. ‘If, for >>> read more
The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) announces its second annual research of Sustainability Reporting Trends in North America 2017. This report presents 2015-2016 trends from 551 companies from the United States and Canada, many from the Fortune Global 500. The >>> read more
Europe’s listed property industry achieved a record number of top Awards for sustainability reporting at the European Public Real Estate Association’s (EPRA) 2017 Conference in London on Wednesday. The rapid improvement in transparency for the industry’s sustainability credentials has also >>> read more
The University of Oslo together with Cass Business School and Frank Bold organise the “Non-Financial Reporting for a Circular Economy” conference on September 19 at the Norway House in Brussels. The conference will look into the potential of the EU >>> read more
The concept of integrated reporting originates from the idea that enterprises, especially multinationals, should not just continue disclosing financial statements to secure the trust and confidence of the markets, their shareholders and investors. But they should also explain the impact >>> read more
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) introduced The Social Capital Protocol. This Protocol aims to mainstream the measurement of social impacts for business – shifting the improvement of social performance from an optional extra to a core part >>> read more
It is frequently acknowledged that investors should identify and analyse any environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors that could impact the value creation and risk profile of companies and integrate these factors into their investment process. Evidence supporting the relevance >>> read more