Historically, investors considered companies’ ESG credentials when deciding whether or not to invest in the business. However, a company’s ESG profile has become of interest outside the investment community over recent years. The workforce, regulators and customers of companies now tend to scrutinise their ESG standing as a way of measuring the business’s culture and commitment to ethical and sustainable values. A company’s ESG performance can therefore have a significant affect on its reputation, productivity and ability to attract and retain talent. What are the main ESG matters for employers and HR? Employment lawyers and HR professionals are most likely…
The rise of electric vehicles has been hailed as a significant step towards a greener and more sustainable future. Proponents argue that EVs can reduce the carbon footprint of transportation, mitigate air pollution, and combat climate change. However, these claims are not without their challenges and controversies.
In today's business landscape, sustainability and responsible practices are no longer mere buzzwords. Customers, investors, and even employees expect businesses to prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. Embracing ESG initiatives not only helps the planet and society but also brings several benefits to your small business. If you’ve not thought about it yet, here are twelve of the most impactful ESG actions that you can take to enhance your business while making a positive impact, writes Clive Scrivener, Founder & Partner at Wimbledon based Chartered Surveyors Scrivener Tibbatts.
Sustainable Advantage one of the ESG Foundation’s corporate supporters has created two new full time roles for Sustainability Administrators whose role will be to support their ESG consultants advising their clients how to meet their environmental, social impact and corporate governance obligations.
In the realm of sustainability, whispers of doubt and skepticism linger. However, the Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) movement continues to unfold as an unstoppable force, propelled by the convergence of impact investors and transformative regulations. So significant is the impact that nothing short of 49,000 European companies will be legally required to report on a wide range of sustainability issues from 2024 in line with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Around the world, finding a job is much tougher for women than it is for men. When women are employed, they tend to work in low-quality jobs in vulnerable conditions, and there is little improvement forecast in the near future. Explore this InfoStory to get the data behind the trends and learn more about the different barriers holding women back from decent work.
In recent years, the appetite for tracking and prioritizing ESG factors in commercial property has dramatically expanded. International acceptance of climate change and the material risks associated with it has driven up investment in green buildings and clean energy infrastructure, writes Thom Wilkinson, a Partner in Bishop & Sewell’s Property and Environmental Law team.
ESG and good Governance have become essential tools for sustainable value growth. But Governance in particular has proven elusive to measure. That’s a challenge because good governance is the foundation for competitive success, value growth, environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
The latest ‘MSCI 2022 ESG Trends to Watch’ report shows us that the topic of food security is of the utmost importance and calls for attention from companies to reduce antibiotics usage in the future, especially in agriculture.
