How to move from CSR to ESG reporting
The notion of CSR has been around for years, its history going back to environmental reporting. These reports were purely...
ESG archive
The week in GRC: Companies pressed for racial diversity disclosures, and OCC raises compliance concerns
– The Wall Street Journal reported that more than 40 percent of S&P 500 companies have pulled their guidance as the Covid-19...
The week in GRC: ESG funds show strong performance, and Blackstone changes hiring to target diversity
– Bloomberg reported that the US Supreme Court limited the SEC’s disgorgement powers, one of the agency’s most potent legal...
ESG proposals rejected but make inroads at Delta AGM
Two first-time ESG shareholder proposals – while not being approved – secured significant levels of support at Delta Air Lines’...
Investor group endorses ‘statement of solidarity’ on racial justice
As many companies across the US take today – the anniversary of when the final group of former slaves were told they were free –...
SASB backs European plan to boost ESG reporting
SASB has put its weight behind a European regulatory project that the board believes may result in global standards for ESG...
Canadian business leaders launch anti-racism project
A group of senior Canadian businesspeople has launched a new council and initiative aimed at increasing racial diversity among the...
The week in GRC: Companies make racial justice pledges, and activists target corporate leaders
– The Financial Times reported that US civil rights groups have received a wave of donations from companies since Minneapolis...
Influential proposal providers face uncertainty
On May 21, 1971, shareholders at General Motors’ (GM) annual general meeting voted on an unusual resolution put forward by the...
Companies urged to spell out their purpose
New survey finds most respondents want corporate purpose aligned with UN sustainability goals Investors expect companies to...
