The International Business Report (IBR) surveyed 255 companies in Brazil to identify the intentions of investments in ESG aspects in the next 12 months. See!
IBR | H1 2022
Brazilian leaders intend to invest in ESG in the next 12 months
Women in Business
The power of diversity: can life sciences maintain their lead?
Our Women in Business 2022 report shows that life sciences companies – in line with other mid-market businesses – are taking deliberate, necessary action to create more inclusive working practices and giving female talent access to senior positions in greater numbers than ever before.
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Measuring diversity and inclusion: part of the ‘G’ in ESG
With the growing focus on ESG among corporate stakeholders – including expectations for diverse workforces and an inclusive working culture – organisations need to ensure the ‘G’ in ESG includes diversity and inclusion measurement. Tracking metrics including gender parity will enable businesses to set appropriate goals, manage risk, design effective initiatives, demonstrate D&I successes to stakeholders, and engage their workforces – resulting in better business outcomes.
INSIGHTS
EFRAG releases proposals for its draft EU Sustainability Reporting Standards
The European Commission has proposed a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and as part of this will adopt EU Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has been asked to provide technical advice to the European Commission in the form of fully drafted sustainability reporting standards.
INSIGHTS
Mandatory sustainability reporting for large companies
From reporting periods starting 2024 onwards, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will require all large companies to report on sustainability policy and performance.
The importance of metrics and disclosure of ESG results
The importance of metrics and disclosure of ESG results
Metrics are essential for companies to be able to assess the social and environmental impacts they cause, as well as to communicate them properly. As the financial market becomes more demanding regarding the ESG guideline - environmental, social and governance issues, companies need to improve their measurement processes and presentation of results, in detailed reports.
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04 Jan 2022