ESG strategy
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Net zero targets don’t affect corporate strategy – so let’s get rid of them
At the core of most corporate ESG strategies, we are used to seeing a number.
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What you read in 2024: The problems with ESG and what Trump means for IR
A look at the articles our readers enjoyed most in the last 12 months
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Can sustainable divesting pressure companies to improve their environmental profiles?
Academic Dr George Skiadopoulos presents the latest research into how investors sway companies Do institutional investors take into account firms’ climate exposures in setting up stock portfolios? And, if they do, what are the effects on the cost of equity of the firms they are investing in (or divesting from) and the resulting effects on […]
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Achieving energy transition and better ESG governance from an SOE perspective
PetroChina’s approach sets the standard
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Knaus Tabbert’s CEO and IR head discuss ESG integration and the bonds between IR and the C-suite
Manuel Taverne, head of IR at German recreational vehicle manufacturer Knaus Tabbert, and Wolfgang Speck, CEO of the firm, talk about the role ESG plays in the firm’s corporate narrative today, how investor focus on ESG-related topics has shifted for Knaus Tabbert since its IPO and how often it addresses the matter in investor meetings
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UK government’s plans to regulate ESG ratings agencies will ‘help investors better identify’ strong performers
New bill announced by Rachel Reeves is expected to come into power in 2025
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‘This is not about politics’: GIX co-founder on launching the US’ first green exchange
Daniel Labovitz talks about the genesis of the exchange and answers ESG-skeptic questions
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‘Investors can still be taken by surprise’: Morningstar’s Lindsey Stewart talks ESG
Stewardship researcher on the questions that have come out of the ‘big think’ on ESG and bridging the gap between values and investment
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‘Blah blah blah, alphabet soup’: Alison Taylor, author and NYU professor on the problems with ESG
NYU Stern Business School professor, summer must-have author and LinkedIn influencer on the problems with ESG and the big questions that still need to be answered
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Strategies for communicating weak corporate governance
Being transparent boosts investor understanding, confidence and support for management
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Sustainability and exchange listing standards: So happy together
Bolstering your green credentials may be easier than you think
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Shifting goalposts: Most businesses unprepared for ‘demands of climate reporting’, IR veteran warns
Trustpilot case study points to granular details and company-wide effort needed for ESG compliance
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Back to the basics of capitalism: Texas talks ESG-skeptic voting as politics weighs on IROs
Almost a third of North American IROs cite political action as main driver of anti-ESG sentiment, finds IR Intel research
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ESG reporting and engagement: Seven tips for IR teams navigating new rules and evolving investor preferences
Key tips and takeaways from a panel discussion on ESG reporting and engagement, advising how IR professionals can navigate new rules and evolving investor preferences
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Sun Life aims to save 400 hours of staff time with ESG prioritization tool
Canadian financial services company uses tool to decide which ESG ratings and rankings to focus on
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Climate Action 100+ exits are about climate evolution, not a loss of momentum, says ESG expert
New report examines voting patterns of big money managers that have exited or scaled back involvement in prominent climate-activist coalition
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IR teams bring structure and efficiency to ESG engagement
But there are some easy wins being left on the table, say consultants
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Evolving beyond disclosure: 2024’s ESG trends, opportunities and challenges
Investors are setting their sights on more than just metrics
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Shell ranks second for ESG efforts despite backtracking on oil-reduction promises
New report analyzes UK, US and European investor relations and corporate websites
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Why effective ESG starts and ends with your investors
Follow these basic steps to lay the groundwork for a successful ESG journey with investors
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Corporate Social Activism
Examining active engagement by companies in social and political issues
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What is a compensation committee: Roles, responsibilities and best practices
Compensation committees provide specific duties and committee members bring specific skills to the table. We examine their roles and responsibilities.
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Best and worst companies for corporate governance revealed
IoD releases study of good governance
