Tenneco’s revamp of its core values, coupled with its dedication to employee engagement during the coronavirus pandemic, earned it the honor of Compliance Program of the Year at CW’s 2021 Excellence in Compliance Awards.
ESG/Social Responsibility
Posted inBoards & Shareholders
Elevating compliance key for financial services, says former HSBC head
John Flint, former group chief executive at HSBC, considered the progress compliance has made over the last 20 years and the strides the profession must continue to make as part of a keynote at the ICA’s 2021 BIG Compliance Festival.
Posted inRisk Management
Compliance involvement crucial to consistent ESG disclosures, SEC says
SEC examiners are focusing on whether registered firms’ ESG disclosures align with their investment practices.
Posted inEthics & Culture
More than a fad: The rise of the chief diversity officer
Protests calling for social justice over the last year have led to more companies appointing diversity, equity, and inclusion officers. The critical role the position plays alongside compliance cannot be overstated, writes Jaclyn Jaeger.
Posted inEthics & Culture
Ask a diversity officer: Creating a diversity, equity, and inclusion program
We asked seven prominent diversity leaders across a multitude of industries to share one key message or words of advice for other companies as it relates to creating a diversity, equity, and inclusion program.
Posted inRegulatory Policy
CFTC joins SEC in climate risk push
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the formation of a “Climate Risk Unit” to support the agency’s efforts to determine the role of derivatives in addressing climate-related risks.
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Study: Racial diversity still lacking among Russell 3000 board members
A new board diversity report by BoardProspects reveals companies in the Russell 3000 are at a major inflection point regarding racial equality on their boards, but most (60 percent) still have no Black board members.
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Four ways you can support diversity and inclusion at your company
Diversity and inclusion leaders from Procter & Gamble and The Hartford share key elements for successfully achieving and sustaining a work environment that respects and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Posted inEthics & Culture
On International Women’s Day, we should ‘Choose to Challenge’
International Women’s Day isn’t just about celebrating women. It’s also about challenging norms. As such, CW’s Aly McDevitt challenges you to read this piece without flinching.
Posted inRegulatory Enforcement
SEC task force will scrutinize climate and ESG disclosures
OK, OK, Securities and Exchange Commission. We get the message. Climate and ESG-related disclosures will be under increased scrutiny in 2021.