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The Growing Importance of ESG in Public Companies

Article by Equiniti

Shareholders of all shapes and sizes now demand higher ethical standards from their investments. The corporate world has responded by bringing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues more centrally into their strategic planning. This is, however, a highly reactive and constantly evolving area. Businesses looking to go public need to develop an adaptable ESG policy that will see them through the listing process and beyond. They then need to communicate it effectively to an investor base that will itself be subject to change.

Does your board have the ESG skills they need for future success?

Article by Board Agenda

2020 has been a pivotal year in which even sceptical leaders have been forced to reckon with ESG’s vital role in business strategy.

From A to Zero: how to build a credible corporate net zero strategy

Article by Board Agenda

The target of net zero carbon emissions poses many challenges, particularly for companies with complex supply chains. But it also creates opportunities.

In Conversation with Tesco Boss John Allan – What is the Role of a NED?

Article by The Business Influencer

In Conversation with John Allan, Chair of Tesco, discussing the importance of NED (Non-Executive Directors) and a Board for businesses.

A Week in the Life of an Editor – The Sunday Times Business Section

Article by The Business Influencer

Oliver Shah is the award-winning Business Editor of the Sunday Times and one of the most respected national commentators on business and the high street. He was named business journalist of the year at both the Press Awards and London Press Club Awards in 2017.

What’s The Future of London? – Paul Drechsler CBE Interview

Article by The Business Influencer

Paul Drechsler CBE was appointed the Chair of London First in 2018. He is also a Board Member of Greencore and the International Chamber of Commerce ICC(UK), the Chancellor of Teesside University, a member of the Global Advisory Board Of Trinity College Dublin and the Advisory Council Of Step up to Serve.

An Interview with Steven Fine, Chief Executive of Peel Hunt

Article by Ninder Johal DL

Steven Fine, CEO of Peel Hunt, was interviewed by Ninder Johal DL, CEO of The Business Influencer, The Signature Awards and The Nachural Group, to discuss the NED Awards and why Peel Hunt set them up.

UK companies ‘need to go further’ on LGBTQ+ inclusion

Article by Board Agenda

Financial Reporting Council CEO Sir Jon Thompson says companies should be “actively championing” career progression for LGBTQ+ people.

Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Institutional Investors – Is ESG An Expensive Luxury In The Middle Of A Pandemic?

Article by Iain Dey, Edelman

Over the next six months, Britain’s boards should expect to be held to task over their company’s track record on climate change. And it is non-executive directors who will be expected to press the leadership class for answers.