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Improved ESG (Environmental, social and corporate governance) has been seen as a positive response to the crisis and as a means by which we can drive change in businesses for good.

An effective ESG strategy is strongly recommended to build long-term trust and credibility with stakeholders and secure a more successful and stable business.

In this article Lorence Nye, Head of Policy at the Quoted Companies Alliance, discusses the journeys and challenges of small and mid-caps in regards to ESG.

Recent research indicates that charity boards are reporting ESG matters but as discrete parts of good governance rather than considering them holistically.

The Water (Special Measures) Bill was introduced to increase accountability for water companies, but does it go far enough?

Combining a virtuous circle with a circular economy approach could potentially be beneficial for the organisation, its stakeholders, shareholders and the environment. It may also be one way of approaching the broader ESG agenda.

With a broad coalition of interests coalescing around the ESG banner, there are many reasons to support boards in developing their ESG understanding and decisions to improve relevant ESG-related activities.

Chris Hodge FCG reflects upon acting as moderator for a panel discussion about how ESG issues are impacting on companies, investors and the relationship between them.