But compensation committees still struggle to determine which metrics drive the right behaviors and which merely pad executive pay.
Will the SEC adhere to the concept of materiality when formulating new climate risk disclosure rules?
“The question of what ESG information is missing in our markets is first and foremost a question for investors,” says one SEC commissioner.
Grant Thornton reports that more than 60% of CFOs cited improved flexible and remote work environments as an upside of the pandemic.
Don't let uncertainty deter your company from growth, but be sure finance keeps a close eye on internal processes and key relationships.
The CFO has the opportunity to lead the sustainability conversation by articulating the manifold ways sustainability creates value for the company.
The list includes a potential economic downturn, board diversity, corporate reputation, pay equity, cybersecurity, and corporate innovation.
Under the Global Reporting Initiative's new standard, thousands of companies will be voluntarily reporting tax information on a country-by-country basis.
A host of stakeholders are looking for external verification of companies' claims about the success of their corporate social responsibility programs.
Not all of the reasons for focusing on water risk are ESG-related. There are also good business reasons to do so.
No longer content to be silent bystanders, these growing categories of investors are demanding more outreach from IR pros and CFOs.
Is there a link between how well companies deliver on their social mission and whether they create long-term value for shareholders?
