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FRC rolls out interim shakeup to Stewardship Code
- Aug 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Amid ongoing review of Code, watchdog streamlines reporting burden to show it has been listening to stakeholders – and unveils five themes that will drive the rest of the revamp.
Burden of reporting puts investor relationships at risk
- Jun 2024
- ICAEW Insights
The volume and breadth of reporting is smothering the critical dialogue between corporates and investors, experts warn.
Insight: ESG – a marathon, not a sprint
- Jun 2024
- Jason Sinclair
- Corporate Financier
Firms that embrace ESG continue to move forward. Jason Sinclair speaks to three member firms.
Sustainability: the most-needed knowledge for boards
- Apr 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Every NED – not just ‘the ESG person’ – must have a basic grasp of sustainability issues for a board to function effectively, says Jeannette Lichner.
Finance function key to materiality testing
- Apr 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Bringing accountants into materiality testing early on is vital not just for better reporting, but more effective ESG strategies, consultancy says.
How core accountancy skills are key to ESG
- Apr 2024
- ICAEW Insights
While there still may be much to learn, accountants have the best foundational skills to be able to take on ESG and non-financial reporting work.
CORPORATE FINANCE FACULTY
More than a greenwash
- Mar 2024
- Katherine Steiner-Dicks
- Corporate Financier
Investable businesses increasingly have to demonstrate their ESG credentials, but are firms actually delivering on their green commitments?
How AI is blazing a trail in ESG reporting
- Mar 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Businesses are seeking the aid of artificial intelligence to drive efficiencies in their ESG reporting work – but users should be aware of some crucial caveats.
Unlocking the power of diversity: why embracing inclusivity reporting is the key to business success in the UAE and beyond
- Mar 2024
- Hanadi Khalife, Head of Middle East, ICAEW
As stakeholder capitalism accelerates the environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda, more companies are recognising the crucial need to integrate ESG considerations into their business decisions and operations.
The role of sustainable finance in empowering a greener world
- Mar 2024
- Hanadi Khalife, Head of Middle East, ICAEW
With ESG considerations now driving government and corporate decision making, the need for change is intensifying and responsibility for it is extending far and wide across industries and professions. In particular, the finance sector has a key role to play in facilitating the change our world demands.
EU set to regulate ESG ratings agencies
- Feb 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Deal between EU Council and Parliament paves way for greater clarity on ESG ratings, with the aim of boosting transparency and investor confidence.
Audit firms risk losing out in race for ESG assurance
- Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
There’s growing demand for external ESG assurance following a rise in ESG reporting by large organisations. The accountancy profession must demonstrate to stakeholders why it is best placed to deliver, IFAC warns.
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DATA ANALYTICS COMMUNITY
Decoding Sustainability: Harnessing Data Analytics for ESG Excellence
- Oct 2023
- Dimitris Kaskantanis
ESG management and reporting requires data and analytics which in many cases can be complex due to the diverse sources and the complexity of gathering data. To explore this further, Dimitris Kaskantanis, Senior Director in Global Internal Audit at Intrum, discusses the role of data and analytics on ESG management and reporting with Tasos Nikolaou, founder and CEO of Net Zero Analytics.
ESG for SMEs: future proofing supply chains
- Sep 2023
- ICAEW Insights
The impacts that environmental, social and governance issues can have on supply chains is stark, but if SMEs don’t comply with new ESG rules they could also risk their entire business.
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AUDIT AND ASSURANCE FACULTY
Update on sustainability reporting and assurance
- Sep 2023
- ICAEW
- Audit and Beyond
Resources to help auditors keep up with developments around climate, ESG and sustainability reporting, and assurance.
ESG for SMEs: sustainable practices can boost funding access
- Aug 2023
- ICAEW Insights
As stakeholders urge banks to sharpen their environmental focus, it is becoming increasingly important for borrowers to undertake tangible efforts to improve their ESG credentials.
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UK proposals on how to regulate ESG ratings providers
- Aug 2023
- Polly Tsang, Financial Services Faculty
Following HM Treasury’s consultation on its proposed regulatory regime for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings providers, Polly Tsang, ICAEW’s Financial Services Regulatory Manager, outlines the planned rules and where they should be expanded.
New index helps brands avoid greenwashing and greenhushing
- Jul 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Minding the ‘sustainability gap’ can help brands realise billions of pounds in untapped value, according to a study of differences between ESG perceptions and performance
ISSB work plan floats pathway towards integrated reporting
- Jun 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Consultation proposal notes that a more cohesive and efficient approach to corporate reporting would boost the quality of data available to the investment community.
B20 India: ICAEW to advise on ESG assurance
- May 2023
- ICAEW Insights
ICAEW is playing a key role in B20 this year, in particular as part of its ESG in Business Action Council.
A guide to stakeholder mapping and engagement
- Apr 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Organisations have much to gain from using stakeholder maps to build trust and make better decisions.
Broadening the remit
- Apr 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Three case studies show why board members and management teams should engage with stakeholders consistently on a far broader range of non-financial and non-traditional issues.
How IASB and ISSB connectivity drives effective reporting
- Apr 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Chairs stress that close collaboration between their two bodies ultimately leads to high-quality reporting for end users in the investment community.
Hefty executive payouts come under the spotlight
- Apr 2023
- ICAEW Insights
As we await the verdict of the lawsuit challenging a $56bn pay package from Tesla to Elon Musk by aggrieved shareholders of the carmaker, is enormous executive remuneration really necessary – or indeed ethical – in today’s market?
CORPORATE FINANCE FACULTY
Recycling the terms
- Mar 2023
- David Prosser
Businesses, investors and banks are getting serious about ESG. David Prosser looks at a facility that will see NatWest reduce the interest charged to a recycling business for meeting sustainability targets centred on the circular economy and social value.
“Climate quitting”: what is it and how can you avoid it?
- Mar 2023
- ICAEW Insights
As jobseekers show increasing willingness to vote with their feet on corporates’ ESG credentials – or lack thereof – how should businesses ensure they keep talent on board?
What investors want from ESG reporting
- Dec 2022
- ICAEW Insights
In the asset management field, Aviva Investors has exemplified strong action on large-scale ESG matters through a blend of micro- and macro-stewardship.
Stewarding a firm through the biggest decisions: Graeme Pitkethly, Unilever
- Dec 2022
- ICAEW Insights
The third of four films showcasing board members’ stories and how they ensure a long-term focus for their companies
Business investment: the unstoppable growth of ESG
- Sep 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Investors want solid environmental, social and governance (ESG) evidence from the businesses they put money into. This demand can push companies to invest in solid ESG plans.
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Greenwashing the next mis-selling scandal
- Jun 2022
- Laura Miller
Laura Miller looks at regulatory enforcement in the ESG fund space and whether funds have been mis-sold.
Why charities must embrace ESG reporting
- Jun 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Higher levels of ESG reporting in the charity sector will help to support accountability, best practices and access to finance, explain Nick Sladden and Carys Tetlaw of RSM UK.
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TRAVEL TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY COMMUNITY
UAE and the steps to a green future: Working ahead towards COP28
- Apr 2022
- Zayd Maniar
The UAE and in particular, Dubai has come a long way from the Oil dependent economy that spurred trade in the 1960’s. There is an increased focus on climate change and government entities and corporate companies in the Emirate are upping the game by considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmarks while making business and investment decisions.
Shareholder greenwashing backlash targets directors
- Apr 2022
- ICAEW Insights
A growing backlash by activist shareholders against greenwashing has moved on from corporate criticism to direct action against directors.
How Burberry is keeping check on sustainability
- Feb 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Corporate responsibility plans are already in full flow but the British retailer will further integrate sustainability incentives, targets and KPIs this year.
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Accounting for climate under FRS 102
- Jan 2022
How the FRC is helping drive improved reporting in ESG matters.
Why investors seek consistency in ESG ratings
- Jan 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Institutional investors are turning to ESG rating agencies for guidance – but a lack of consistency in the metrics used results in wildly divergent scores, new research has found.
CORPORATE FINANCE FACULTY
How to navigate ESG standards in dealmaking
- Dec 2021
- Tomas Sys
- Corporate Financier
ESG factors are more important than ever. But how can dealmakers define their ESG standards and build a bespoke approach that creates meaningful change, delivers value and reduces risk? Tomas Sys, principal at Ramboll, explains.
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TECH FACULTY
Investing in the ESG agenda
- Dec 2021
- Lesley Meall
- Chartech
The impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives is climbing in importance for global organisations. Lesley Meall examines what it will take for complex ESG reporting and disclosure to overcome hurdles, to be supported by the appropriate software and to meet diverse expectations.
New act to balance security and foreign investment opportunities
- Dec 2021
- ICAEW Insights
The Minister for Business, Energy and Corporate Responsibility has said he believes the new National Security and Investment Act sends out the message that the UK is open for business to overseas investors.
2021 marks step-change in corporate action on ESG reporting
- Sep 2021
- ICAEW Insights
More mainstream investors are seeing ESG as real investment issues and are calling for companies to provide better disclosure - something which ramps up the need for improved information systems, says former FASB chairman Bob Herz.
Access to funding: why your equity story matters
- Aug 2021
- ICAEW Insights
Equitory is the largest dedicated investor communications consultancy in the UK. Its founder explains why investor relations is becoming more important for companies, and what makes a good equity story.
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IFRS9 Accounting for investments in ESG bonds
- May 2021
- James Estlin
- FS Focus
James Estlin, Manager, Department of Professional Practice, KPMG UK looks at accounting for interest changes in ESG bonds.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMUNITY
Update on EU Directors duties
- Oct 2020
- Bea Araujo, Jo Hewitt, Josephine Lynch
- Corporate Governance Community Newsletter
The EU picks up on the shareholder primacy v stakeholder capitalism debate
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AUDIT AND ASSURANCE FACULTY
Helping stakeholders understand impact of climate change
- Sep 2020
- Audit and Assurance Faculty
- Audit and Beyond
Stakeholders want information that enables them to assess the effects of climate risks on the business. Auditors and other accountants have key roles to play.
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Sustainable corporate governance and socially responsible investors
- Jul 2020
- Carlos Torneros
- Investment Management Focus
Carlos Torneros looks at how sustainable corporate governance evolved up to the present day.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMUNITY
The stakeholder imperative: an urgent priority for boards
- May 2020
- Hanif Barma
- Corporate Governance Community Newsletter
How have boards responded to the ongoing coronavirus crisis in light of the wide range of stakeholders they have to consider, and what should they be doing to plan for the future?
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FSF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
What is driving ESG stewardship hiring growth at asset management firms?
- Apr 2020
- Brian Cantwell
- Investment Management Focus
The ESG industry at fund houses is growing in tandem with expanding market data.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMUNITY
ESG the key to saving capitalism
- Dec 2019
- Michael Solomon
- Corporate Governance Community Newsletter
Capitalism in its current form, it is dangerous and out of control, not just unsustainable.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMUNITY
How to prepare for a successful remuneration policy renewal
- Dec 2019
- Sheryl Cuisia
- Corporate Governance Community Newsletter
New legislation and the UK Corporate Governance Code are forcing companies to consider a much wider agenda in the upcoming AGM season.
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