ESGSASB launches new materiality reporting framework Nov 07, 2018Ben AshwellThe Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) today launched its 77 industry-specific reporting standards for companies to...Read more
Shareholders & activismNIRI updates earnings guidance policy to focus on long term Jun 19, 2018Ben AshwellNIRI has announced an updated policy statement on earnings guidance that prioritizes a longer-term view of company performance. The...Read more
ESGTackling ESG: Disconnected boards face greater risk May 21, 2018Sally Curley and Carol Nolan DrakeIn this final part of the series, we explore the disconnect that remains with boards on ESG-related issues, the ‘fear of risk’ that...Read more
Technology & social mediaSEC’s Piwowar eyes expanded use of tech in reporting Mar 13, 2018Ben MaidenA top securities regulator has called for thought to be given to new ways technology can be used to improve corporate disclosures. SEC...Read more
ESGIntel takes new steps in CSR reporting Jan 10, 2018Ben MaidenThe best CSR disclosure award is based on quality and robustness of reporting, including exposure to environmental risk factors such...Read more
ESGMichael Bloomberg’s plan for climate-related disclosures gains support Dec 19, 2017Ben AshwellHundreds of issuers and investors are coming together in support of a voluntary reporting framework, led by Michael Bloomberg, that...Read more
ESGSpeaking the same language on sustainability Nov 09, 2017Ben MaidenSASB released a report last year showing that many companies are doing the bare minimum in terms of revealing their exposure to risk...Read more