ESG Other News
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Climate and net-zero disclosure falling short, finds EY
Disclosures about climate risk and how corporates will meet net-zero targets are “falling short”, says EY in its latest Global…
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Time for risk managers to step up to the plate on ESG risks, says Anra
Corporate sustainability is now a matter of “how” not “if” and must be fully incorporated into risk frameworks to manage…
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Cost of electronic vehicle repair wiping out sustainability gains
High cost of repair is resulting in too many electric vehicles being written off, eroding any sustainability benefits, warns vehicle…
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Auditors urge companies to do more to tackle ESG supply chain risk
Businesses should do more to tackle climate hazards running through supply chains, says the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA).…
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One-size-fits-all benefits packages no longer fit for purpose, says Zurich
Organisations should consider placing wellbeing, technology, inclusivity and social good at the heart of their benefits packages, according to Zurich…
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Employee risk, reputation and ESG rise up risk agenda for business leaders
The risk landscape for business leaders is changing, particularly around business and executive risks, from employee risk to reputation management…
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Cosimi urges companies to start treating sustainability as business enabler
The time has come for corporate sustainability to be seen as a positive business enabler rather than an issue that…
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Aspen launches UK construction mental health solution
Aspen Insurance, in partnership with business continuity and risk management specialist BCarm, has launched Construction Wellbeing, a solution to support…
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Strong support for ESG investment from companies and investors globally
The vast majority of investors and companies surveyed by Bloomberg Intelligence plan to boost ESG investment over the next five…
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Health and wellbeing packages attract talent in Towergate poll
Two-thirds of UK companies (66%) said health and wellbeing support offered to employees is important to the recruitment and retention…
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UK business travellers adopting more sustainable practices
UK business travellers are changing their travel habits to limit their social and environmental impact, according to a survey commissioned…
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Businesses more aware of cost of reputation risk, WTW survey finds
Organisations are more aware of the potential cost of reputational damage and are preparing for the financial impact, but businesses…
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ESG knowledge among UK business leaders ‘patchy’: Marsh poll
The understanding and application of ESG among UK business leaders is patchy, with only around half understanding ESG and related…
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Companies feel internal and external pressure to set net-zero target
The vast majority (88%) of companies feel internal and external pressure to set a net-zero target as a part of…
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International SOS publishes framework as mental health problems rise
International SOS has published a framework to help firms prioritise employee mental health that it warns has come under “unprecedented”…
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Just over half of UK firms offering mental health support, survey finds
A survey of UK firms finds that 70% of large corporates provide mental health and wellbeing support to employees but…
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Allianz-backed Dutch offshore wind farm inaugurated
The Allianz-backed offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) has been officially inaugurated by Dutch King Willem-Alexander. HKZ is owned…
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Boards must start addressing ESG risks
Boards can face liability from pushing shareholder value over ESG, or vice versa, but either way they need to be…
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UK to impose tougher D&I rules on financial services sector
The UK’s financial regulators have proposed new rules on diversity and inclusion (D&I) to tackle bullying and sexual harassment that…
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Evolving modern slavery risk poses mounting supply chain challenges
Modern slavery and human trafficking is on the rise and evolving, creating new and challenging supply chain risks, according to…
