A new report released by sustainability non-profit organization Ceres provides a deeper look into investors’ evolving expectations on how companies should communicate and tackle the challenges and opportunities presented by global sustainability issues, including climate change, water scarcity, and human rights.

Ceres’ report, “Change the Conversation: Redefining how Companies Engage Investors on Sustainability,” provides insight on what investors want to know, how they want to see it, and who they want to hear from. The report aims to create an environment where companies are rewarded by investors for implementing sustainable business strategies.

Jaclyn Jaeger is a freelance contributor to Compliance Week after working for the company for 15 years. She writes on a wide variety of topics, including ethics and compliance, risk management, legal,...