We now look at how ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) reporting is linked to modern slavery.

Boards need to see their way through the myriad of definitions, interpretations and priorities that have come to be ESG. The question is: how?

In this comment piece, Derek Leatherdale, Senior Geopolitical Risk Adviser at Sibylline, explores how rising geopolitical tensions and fragmented regulatory landscapes are intensifying scrutiny on subsidiary governance

In this hour long webinar our panel of specialists and governance professionals discussed the simplification of governance processes and use of technology to benefit your organisation.

A book review on Strategic Reputation Management, reviewed by Daniel Valentine, Head of Communications

This paper seeks to outline the rise of environmental, social (or sustainability1) and governance factors (ESG) in the commercial sector and explain how they will become increasingly relevant to modern charities. It covers the drive behind the increasing use of ESG factors in investment decisions, reputational risks, environmental awareness amongst consumers and clients and the need to attract talent with different motivations to work.

The role of audit and the relationship between auditors and companies is a hot topic, following the Brydon Review which proposed sweeping changes to the profession. How companies are approaching COVID-19 risk in their reporting and how auditors are responding will throw even more of a spotlight on that relationship.

Boards that act now in framing their ESG issues will be ahead of the curve in terms of the effective delivery of new products and services in established and new formats and ongoing sustainability.