Organisations must have a thorough understanding of their supply chains to ensure that they’re accounting for their social responsibilities.

Companies may need to significantly rethink their current approach to social issues to bring themselves in line with new expectations.

Business ethics seem to be under attack in the face of short-term financial and political pressures. Winning the long game demands boards hold the line on ethical decision-making

A collaborative supply chain may provide the solution to achieving ESG goals.

Will supply chain challenges and ESG concerns drive an increase in shareholder activism?

The ESG spotlight is being focused on social factors as progress is made on defining and evaluating these difficult to measure elements.

Effective communication on ESG indicators can support corporate refinancing and build trust in the business.

With the next cohort of in-scope companies needing to comply with the CSRD for reports to be published in 2025, companies should be aware of their obligations.

Research by the Financial Reporting Lab has identified three key areas that boards should think about to ensure they are collecting the right ESG data and using it effectively.