Governance

Board needs to see that ESG data is tied to financials

How prepared are companies to report environmental impact of asset portfolios? 2024 Office of Finance Outlook Environmental Impact Reporting What’s in this report from Visual Lease: Several new environmental reporting requirements are expected to come online over the next couple of years, but new research from Visual Lease reveals that few companies are ready for the impact when it comes...

Taking the pulse of board directors Governance Insights Center PwC 2023 Annual Corporate Directors Survey What’s in this report from PwC: For corporate executives and directors, 2023 should probably have felt calmer than it has, given the events of the past several years. But the ride remains a rock one. Russia’s war on Ukraine persists, exacerbating global tensions and trade...

The proposed October window for the SEC to release its long-anticipated climate disclosure rule for public companies has come and gone, making it increasingly likely we won’t see the final rule until next year. As Mallory Thomas of Baker Tilly explains, that doesn’t mean companies can twiddle their thumbs until then.

Boards should leverage existing processes to ensure members can handle time commitments

Fraud, erosion of compliance practices among biggest risks amid workplace revolution

Understanding top sustainability pain points for UK organizations Report UK Sustainability Report What’s in this report from Rimm Sustainability: New data published by Rimm Sustainability reveals that more than a third of UK SMEs (36%) find it challenging to understand what they should be reporting on when it comes to sustainability. Other top pain points include verifying data (35%), the...

Smaller companies may be ensnared by Scope 3 emissions reporting

Analysts predict the AI revolution could disrupt the jobs of 70% of the global workforce. Companies need to adapt to a world of flexibility, agility and accelerated upskilling, says Protiviti’s Jim DeLoach.

Complying with new SEC requirements could mean reshuffling boardroom

Asking the right questions about board performance 2023 index US Spencer Stuart Board Index What’s in this report from Spencer Stuart Board Services: Successful companies understand that their boards and directors are strategic assets. But are they making the most of those assets? As companies navigate an increasingly challenging and fast-evolving business environment, boards need to ask tough questions about...

Global warming and climate change are fueling natural disasters at an increasingly frequent rate, and few locales are immune from the potentially devastating effects. It’s no longer enough for companies to claim they are doing their part; clear action is required, argues Octavio Sandoval of Illumen Capital.