ESG

7 Core Skills of Great CFOs
Leadership

7 Core Skills of Great CFOs

Communication, data analysis, and tech savvy are just some of the core skills needed to further the company's mission.
By Sandra Beckwith | June 6, 2022
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Meeting the Demand for Sustainability Disclosures and Investments
Sustainability

Meeting the Demand for Sustainability Disclosures and Investments

By embracing sustainability initiatives, finance executives can satisfy reporting requirements and create economic value.
By Steve McNally | May 3, 2022
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A CFO’s Guide to Carbon Offsets
Risk Management

A CFO’s Guide to Carbon Offsets

Carbon offsets can fill the gap between climate commitments and the limits of abatement technology.
By Suzy Taherian | April 13, 2022
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ISSB Represents a Big Step in ESG Disclosures
Disclosure

ISSB Represents a Big Step in ESG Disclosures

Will the United States work with the new International Sustainability Standards Board on sustainability reporting rules?
By Robert C. Pozen | February 1, 2022
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Best Advice for CFOs 2021
Sustainability

Best Advice for CFOs 2021

CFO publishes columns from experts, consultants, and finance chiefs each year. We assembled some of the best from the wealth of advice our guest authors dispensed in 2021. These pieces struck a chord with readers and remain as relevant as the day they were published. 5 Leadership Traps to Avoid Post-COVID Turn 2021 into a year
By Vincent Ryan | December 21, 2021
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ESG: The Financial Reporting Implications
Sustainability

ESG: The Financial Reporting Implications

Companies struggle to move from answering “why” they will embed ESG into strategy to “how” to make that happen and “what” they will report.
By Scott Flynn | November 17, 2021
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ESG Targets Gain Foothold in Exec Comp Plans
Human Capital

ESG Targets Gain Foothold in Exec Comp Plans

But compensation committees still struggle to determine which metrics drive the right behaviors and which merely pad executive pay.
By Vincent Ryan | September 27, 2021
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Materiality Question Dogs SEC’s ESG Disclosure Project
Supply Chain

Materiality Question Dogs SEC’s ESG Disclosure Project

Will the SEC adhere to the concept of materiality when formulating new climate risk disclosure rules?
By Vincent Ryan | August 17, 2021
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Will Public Company ESG Disclosures Come From Shareholders or Regulators?
Investor Relations

Will Public Company ESG Disclosures Come From Shareholders or Regulators?

“The question of what ESG information is missing in our markets is first and foremost a question for investors,” says one SEC commissioner.
By Lauren Muskett | July 9, 2021
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CFOs See Silver Linings to Coronavirus Crisis
Strategy

CFOs See Silver Linings to Coronavirus Crisis

Grant Thornton reports that more than 60% of CFOs cited improved flexible and remote work environments as an upside of the pandemic.
By Matthew Heller | March 31, 2021
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Five Lessons for CFOs As We Approach 2021
Strategy

Five Lessons for CFOs As We Approach 2021

Don't let uncertainty deter your company from growth, but be sure finance keeps a close eye on internal processes and key relationships.
By Vincent Ryan | December 21, 2020
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How Finance Leaders Can Drive Sustainability Transformations
Sustainability

How Finance Leaders Can Drive Sustainability Transformations

The CFO has the opportunity to lead the sustainability conversation by articulating the manifold ways sustainability creates value for the company.
By Vincent Ryan | September 14, 2020
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What Are the Top Concerns for Boards in 2020?
Risk Management

What Are the Top Concerns for Boards in 2020?

The list includes a potential economic downturn, board diversity, corporate reputation, pay equity, cybersecurity, and corporate innovation.
By David McCann | January 13, 2020
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International Tax Reporting Standard Is Finalized
Tax

International Tax Reporting Standard Is Finalized

Under the Global Reporting Initiative's new standard, thousands of companies will be voluntarily reporting tax information on a country-by-country basis.
By David McCann | December 5, 2019
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Companies Face Demand for Third-Party CSR Certifications
Sustainability

Companies Face Demand for Third-Party CSR Certifications

A host of stakeholders are looking for external verification of companies' claims about the success of their corporate social responsibility programs.
By David McCann | November 26, 2019
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