ESG communications FAQ: How to build back better
Aug 31, 2020
6 min read
With the initial shock of the Covid-19 pandemic behind us, companies must look forward to continuing business and their dialogue...
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Covid-19 accelerates ESG issues, finds IR Magazine research
ESG was already being mentioned as a key objective by a third of IROs before the novel coronavirus took hold, but the issue has...
Coalition offers blueprint for boosting board diversity
Several groups have come together to urge US companies to increase diversity on their boards and present a framework for how such...
Advisory intelligence: Social issues expected to dominate ESG discussions
Sponsored content Almost half of issuers (45 percent) expect social issues to be more of a focus in upcoming investor engagements...
ESG ratings: How the weighting scheme affects performance
Aug 12, 2020
8 min read
This article first appeared on MSCI.com. We examined three approaches to creating a combined ESG score: equal weighting...
Wednesday Winner: ESG lessons from a lifetime achievement winner
In the world of investor relations, Sally Curley is an early adopter of ESG. During her 10-year stint as senior vice president of...
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Which ESG issues matter most? Defining event and erosion risks
Aug 05, 2020
8 min read
This article first appeared on MSCI.com Very different ESG issues can be material for different industries. Our research suggests...
Covid-19 puts spotlight on human capital
Corporate leaders have in recent years proclaimed their company’s employees as their greatest asset – statements that have...
Investors relying less on top-line ESG scores, say panelists
Investors are increasingly creating their own proprietary ESG research and scoring methodologies, although they continue to use...
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Equality in IR Forum: ‘Some dynamics remain really stubborn’
The anti-racism movement sparked by the killing of George Floyd has made companies rethink their approach to diversity and...
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