2020 ESG survey of board members and senior executives
Companies with strong ESG practices deliver sustainable returns. Willis Towers Watson show how boards factor ESG into executive incentives and human capital strategies.
Read this resourceCompanies with strong ESG practices deliver sustainable returns. Willis Towers Watson show how boards factor ESG into executive incentives and human capital strategies.
Read this resourceUnderstanding global trends in reporting is an important tool in understanding what is expected from UK reporters. This survey from KPMG provides a detailed look at global trends in sustainability reporting and offers insights for business leaders, company boards and sustainability professionals. Its aim is to support those who have a responsibility for assessing and…
Read this resourceThis analysis from Willis Towers watson of non-executive director pay is based on publicly available data for 309 companies in Japan, France, Germany, the U.K. and the U.S.
Read this resourceClimate, ESG bubbles, Disclosure, Social inequality, Biodiversity – the topics don’t get much bigger — or more systemic. MSCI’s analyse the five ESG trends that will matter most to companies and their investors in 2021.
Read this resourceIn Heidrick & Struggles’ Route to the Top 2020, they analyzed the backgrounds of CEOs of 965 of the largest listed companies in 20 markets around the world to understand the skills and experiences that shaped their path to the top role. They also spoke with 10 CEOs from different regions and sectors to explore…
Read this resourceFor almost 20 years, the Grant Thornton Corporate Governance Review has examined how the reporting of applied governance practices has evolved among FTSE 350 companies. With the new UK Corporate Governance Code starting to bed in and COVID-19 acting as a catalyst, this year’s review captures a snapshot of a changing world.
Read this resourceD.F. King has produced its annual General Meeting Season Review for the UK & Europe in 2020 which provides a reflection on the season including the ongoing effects of COVID-19 and an outlook for 2021.
Read this resourceNow in its 25th edition, the 2020 UK Spencer Stuart Board Index is a comprehensive review of board composition and governance practice in the largest 150 companies in the FTSE rankings, providing a valuable perspective on the health of boardrooms during 2019–2020.
Read this resourceAuditors must redouble their efforts to remedy inconsistent audit quality, which has become even more important in the face of the unprecedented economic turbulence brought by Covid-19, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has urged in its Developments in Audit 2020 report.
Read this resourceEnvironmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are increasingly seen by shareholders as a window into the future. And a clear hierarchy is emerging. Leading companies view ESG issues as a business imperative. They manage risks while capitalizing on opportunities, including sharing their story and vision for the future, setting themselves up for long-term success and…
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