ESGCompanies sign up for new ESG stakeholder metrics Feb 01, 2021Ben MaidenDozens of business leaders this week committed their organizations to using a new set of ESG-related metrics and disclosures developed...Read more
ReportingSASB and IIRC merger to simplify sustainability disclosure Nov 25, 2020Caroline ByrneThe Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) are to merge into one...Read more
Technology & Social MediaSASB to update internet content moderation standards in view of harmful content and privacy concerns Nov 25, 2020Caroline ByrneThe Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) expects to have its revised standard for internet content moderation ready by the...Read more
Covid-19Covid-19 puts spotlight on human capital Aug 03, 2020Ben MaidenCorporate leaders have in recent years proclaimed their company’s employees as their greatest asset – statements that have sometimes...Read more
ReportingSASB and GRI to provide guidance on joint implementation Jul 13, 2020Ben AshwellThe Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) will work together to provide guidance...Read more
ESGWednesday Winner: TD Bank’s ESG reporting Jul 08, 2020Ben AshwellTD Bank is no stranger to the IR Magazine Awards, having picked up 42 trophies since 1999. The bank picked up the best ESG reporting...Read more
Buy sideBlackRock signals renewed climate focus Jan 15, 2020Ben MaidenBlackRock has this week made major announcements highlighting renewed efforts to integrate climate change into its investment process...Read more
ReportingHow SASB aims to keep its standards relevant Jan 03, 2020Ben AshwellThe Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) has reportedly seen the number of companies using its standards double since late...Read more
Corporate accessInvestors get different perspective from year-round engagement, says Regions Financial governance head Dec 17, 2019Ben AshwellOff-season governance engagement continues to evolve , and for Regions Financial Corporation that means directors are increasingly...Read more
ReportingMore than 100 companies using SASB standards Dec 12, 2019Ben AshwellIt’s been one year since the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) launched its 77 industry-specific reporting standards,...Read more