The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, better known as WEF IBC, brings together top-level leaders from all over the world in order to discuss and examine global political and economic issues. For this event, the forum gathers leading figures from government, business and academia to address pressing global challenges in a […]
In an increasingly interconnected world, the spotlight is on how businesses impact not just their bottom line, but also the environment, society, and governance. With investors and stakeholders demanding more information on a company’s sustainability performance, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting has never been more critical. But what exactly is sustainability reporting, and why
ESG Research is a field of research that has been growing in importance since the early 2000s. Fund managers have become more and more interested in sustainable investing, which requires them to perform ESG research on companies they are considering for investment. This guide outlines what ESG research is, why it is necessary, and how
In recent years, it has become clear that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are a major topic in the investment industry. ESG management is a strategy for how companies can responsibly manage these three factors in their operations, supply chain management, and investments. In this article, we will explore what ESG management is and
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a new type of investing that has been gaining traction in the last few years. But now that COP26 is behind us and COP 27 is coming on November 6-18, 2022, ESG is center stage for businesses and investors alike. And when you consider that there are millions of
ESG diligence is the process of identifying and remedying environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. The term “ESG” was first coined to help investors identify areas where companies may be exposed to substantial ESG-related risk, with the goal of making our world sustainable. One of the best places to do your due diligence on a
An ESG framework is a systematic approach for identifying, assessing and integrating the economic, environmental and social impacts of a business on society as well as the environment. It can be used for setting goals, determining policies, implementing strategies and more! In some cases, ESG frameworks can identify risks that can have a negative impact
A sustainability audit is a process that evaluates the performance of an organization in relation to its sustainable development goals. It can also be referred to as a “triple bottom line” assessment because it assesses how well the company performs in three areas: social, environmental, and economic. A triple bottom-line assessment typically includes an analysis
When it comes to predictive investing, model risk is one of those things that you need to be aware of. The risk of modeling is that you fail to see the forest for the trees. Model risk is about financial firms that use algorithms to measure and monitor market fluctuations and risks. They use big
An audit committee charter is a document that outlines the process by which audit related issues are identified, reviewed, and resolved. These issues can range from what types of auditors should be hired for different levels of risk to who oversees the auditor’s work. It also describes how an organization will deal with any findings