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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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Time for CFOs to Influence the SEC’s Climate Effort
Regulation

Time for CFOs to Influence the SEC’s Climate Effort

Companies should seize the opportunity to engage with the SEC to help craft efficient and responsive climate change disclosure rules.
By Lauren Muskett | May 25, 2021
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SASB Unveils Sustainability Accounting Standards
Sustainability

SASB Unveils Sustainability Accounting Standards

The group says its new standards are “an important milestone for global capital markets,” combining industry specificity with financial materiality.
By Matthew Heller | November 8, 2018
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Closing the Confidence Gap in Sustainability Data
Sustainability

Closing the Confidence Gap in Sustainability Data

The use of effective internal controls around sustainability performance data is not just a 'nice to have'; it’s a must-have.
By Robert H. Herz | September 13, 2017
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Former SEC Chief Thinks Commission Could Boost Climate Focus
Risk Management

Former SEC Chief Thinks Commission Could Boost Climate Focus

But investor demand for environmental information will drive companies to disclose it, Mary Schapiro says.
By David Katz | May 12, 2017
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Sustainability Disclosure: A Matter of Public Trust
Sustainability

Sustainability Disclosure: A Matter of Public Trust

ESG disclosure can build public trust and thereby influence a company’s ability to operate.
By Alan Beller and Jean Rogers | October 31, 2016
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Why Human Capital Reporting Should Matter to CFOs
People

Why Human Capital Reporting Should Matter to CFOs

Developing guidelines fit neatly with what highly strategic finance chiefs are trying to accomplish.
By Andrew Lambert, David Creelman, and Laurie Bassi | December 30, 2014
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Standards Setter Pilots Sustainability Reporting Program
Management Accounting

Standards Setter Pilots Sustainability Reporting Program

The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board is looking for a few good companies to be part of its test program on how to disclose environmental and social issues to investors.
By Kathy Hoffelder | October 1, 2013
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