All ESG/Social Responsibility articles – Page 14
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ArticleSEC offers guidance on climate change disclosure shortcomings
A sample letter released by the Securities and Exchange Commission this week lays out common mistakes firms make with their climate change disclosures.
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ArticleCMA’s Green Claims Code latest effort in greenwashing crackdown
Companies have until the end of the year to stop making misleading claims about the green credentials of their products and services or face regulatory action, the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority has warned.
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ArticleESG survey: Measure, monitor, and enhance your strategy
A Compliance Week and Fulcrum survey of more than 200 compliance, audit, legal, and finance executives worldwide revealed support for ESG initiatives, but uncertainty about how to monitor progress and measure results.
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ResourceWhite paper: New ESG Research: E-Discovery Market Trends and Challenges
Organizations are asking more of IT, legal and compliance teams than ever before. They need to manage more data—from more data sources.
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ArticleHow ContourGlobal, Osprey have established effective ESG programs
Crafting an effective environmental, social, and governance program is not an easy feat. At CW’s “Everything ESG” virtual event, compliance/sustainability leaders from ContourGlobal and Osprey shared how they are successfully working to meet their goals.
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ArticleThe dos and don’ts of building a DEI program
NABCRMP Founder Jennifer Newton shared how to create a sustainable diversity, equity, and inclusion program that aligns with an organization’s mission during CW’s “Everything ESG” virtual event.
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ArticleMessage to compliance on ESG: ‘Step up and lead’
Regardless of situation, one thing all companies should have in common is a compliance presence as part of ESG decision-making, said Jim Massey during a fireside chat at CW’s “Everything ESG” virtual event.
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ArticleCAQ report: Climate-related risk considerations in audited financial statements
A recent Center for Audit Quality report aims to provide an understanding of how company management and their auditors apply current U.S. accounting and auditing requirements for financial statements related to climate-related risks.
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ArticleOwn your ESG materiality strategy, advises SASB founder
Jean Rogers advised companies not to rely on regulators and organization frameworks over internal expertise when it comes to determining ESG materiality as part of her keynote at CW’s “Everything ESG” virtual event.
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ArticleWith SEC rulemaking imminent, ESG disclosure prep takes center stage
A deluge of SEC rulemaking on ESG matters could begin as early as next month, prompting Davis Polk’s Betty Moy Huber to kick off CW’s “Everything ESG” virtual event with an overarching message on the importance of preparation.
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ArticleESG matters have financial reporting implications now
While the possibility of SEC regulation mandating additional ESG disclosures remains a hot topic, the potential effects of ESG matters on a company’s financial accounting and reporting are not a future consideration.
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ArticleWhy compliance must play part in sustainability initiatives
A recent poll of International Compliance Association members revealed a perhaps surprising appetite within the profession for seizing expanding sustainability responsibilities.
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ArticleStudy: Auditor assurance over ESG reporting still in early stages
Despite an increase in ESG disclosures that is expected to continue, a significantly low number of public companies have obtained audit firm assurance regarding that reporting, according to a new study.
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ArticleAttracting top talent post-COVID means living employee values
In emerging from the pandemic, the hiring landscape has changed. The companies to thrive in this environment will be the ones that quickly adapt and recognize the kind of care and attention their employees need.
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ArticleCOVID-19 vaccine mandates no less tricky after FDA approval
Determining the best way to get your employees vaccinated against COVID-19 means considering a handful of key issues, in addition to being prepared for difficult conversations.
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Article‘Intentional Integrity’ urges conviction in tackling ethical dilemmas
In his book, Rob Chesnut, former chief ethics officer at Airbnb, teaches business leaders how to weave ethics into the fabric of a company’s culture and ensure a little pulling on the integrity thread will not cause the firm to unravel.
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ArticleOne-on-one with Richard Jones: What lies ahead at FASB
A year into the job, FASB Chair Richard Jones catches up with Compliance Week regarding recent improvements to major accounting standards, ongoing projects, future topics of interest, and more.
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ArticleLRN survey: E&C programs thrive when boards are engaged
The more boards are engaged in measures of ethics and compliance, the more positive an impact on corporate culture, leadership, and business decisions, a new report from LRN finds.
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ArticleSEC approval of Nasdaq board diversity proposal adds to nationwide momentum
The SEC approved rule changes proposed by Nasdaq that will put in place a new board diversity mandate and further require companies listed on Nasdaq’s U.S. exchange to make public disclosures regarding the composition of their boards.
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ArticleQ&A: How Kaiser Permanente has handled change brought by COVID-19
Vanessa Benavides, chief compliance and privacy officer and senior VP at Kaiser Permanente, shares how the company adjusted its policies and procedures because of COVID-19 and the lessons she learned along the way.