Reporting & ESG
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A pared-back CSRD might sound good, but ESG-minded investors won’t be happy
Rumors have been swirling around ESG-focused news outlets that the European Commission is expected to ‘heavily water down’ the requirements of its reporting regulation
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Five key steps companies should take before launching their next shareholder meeting
With the shareholder meeting season rapidly approaching it is important for companies to be aware of the shifts in corporate governance trends.
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Guidance in the GCC: Analysts and investors favor the few (that share forward-looking metrics)
A ‘quiet transformation’ is taking place across the Gulf Cooperation Council region, but guidance remains relatively rare Across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a quiet transformation is underway – one that could reshape how companies communicate with investors and influence the broader dynamics of capital allocation. At its heart, this transformation revolves around two critical […]
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Off-season engagement highlights shifting views on ESG
Companies ponder how to keep talking about sustainability We’re coming to the end of ‘off season’ – when many companies go out on the road to engage with key institutional investors ahead of their annual shareholder meeting. According to a recent IR Magazine survey, around two thirds of IR teams say they have a program […]
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Meta and other companies’ pushback against DE&I is a gutless move
All eyes are currently on Washington DC ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Business leaders of the world – and particularly in the US – are lining up to curry favor with the returning US leader after Elon Musk became a part of the president-elect’s inner circle.
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Net zero targets don’t affect corporate strategy – so let’s get rid of them
At the core of most corporate ESG strategies, we are used to seeing a number.
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IR Voice podcast: The latest from our corporate reporting and AI events
In this episode of IR Voice, IR Magazine editor Laurie Havelock catches up with head of content Steve Wade and events editor Tim Human.
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Trillium Asset Management: Shareholder proposals shouldn’t be seen as an extreme form of escalation
Interview taken from the Governance Intelligence Playbook: Your AGM, your investors, your engagement As chief advocacy officer with Trillium Asset Management, Jonas Kron leads the firm’s advocacy program to engage with companies on their environmental and social performance. He spoke to IR Magazine sister site Governance Intelligence about aspects of that work in the run-up to and during […]
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What you read in 2024: The problems with ESG and what Trump means for IR
A look at the articles our readers enjoyed most in the last 12 months
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Five areas for IROs to focus corporate sustainability in 2025
What investors will want to see in ESG disclosures will evolve again next year As we approach 2025, corporate sustainability continues to evolve into a standard component of any business. In this article, we suggest five things that business leaders and sustainability teams should look for in 2025. The annual cycle of materiality-strategy-reporting will become […]
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Why IROs need to get smart about the hidden health risk of air pollution
New consultation asks IR teams to share details about corporate contributions to toxic air Air pollution has major impacts on human health, the environment and the economy. As a growing business risk, it’s an issue that IROs cannot afford to ignore. Some 99 percent of people breathe air that exceeds World Health Organisation (WHO) limits and one […]
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As the EU announces CSRD shake-up, our poll shows most firms aren’t ready for implementation
Takeaways from the IR Magazine ESG Integration Forum – Europe, held in London The mood at the ESG Integration Forum – Europe in London this week was upbeat despite the huge challenges that companies face from new regulation, shifting investor sentiment and geopolitical realignments. The attendees – who hold IR, sustainability and governance roles at […]
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Five ways to maximize the impact of your CSRD double materiality assessment
How to ensure that meeting the EU reporting requirement’s standards is not just a box-ticking exercise The market for materiality assessments is booming; it seems like everyone is undertaking this sustainability prioritization exercise as we head into 2025. But with compliance top of mind under the EU’s CSRD, the genuinely exciting part of materiality – […]
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Can sustainable divesting pressure companies to improve their environmental profiles?
Academic Dr George Skiadopoulos presents the latest research into how investors sway companies Do institutional investors take into account firms’ climate exposures in setting up stock portfolios? And, if they do, what are the effects on the cost of equity of the firms they are investing in (or divesting from) and the resulting effects on […]
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Achieving energy transition and better ESG governance from an SOE perspective
PetroChina’s approach sets the standard
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‘I’m really excited about more global harmonization of disclosures and standards’: What to look out for at the Corporate Reporting Forum
IR Magazine speaks to Carrie Christopher ahead of the upcoming New York event As global corporate reporting requirements continue to expand, companies are under growing pressure to deliver disclosures that meet higher standards of reliability, transparency and detail. The upcoming Corporate Reporting Forum, taking place in New York City on November 6, 2024, aims […]
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How to rebuild investor trust after an earnings miss
Four practical steps for IR teams to restore credibility and reinforce the long-term value of the company’s story
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Crafting a solid equity story
Crafting a solid equity story goes far beyond simply presenting data: it’s an art form, a company narrative grounded in precision and truth
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The dos and don’ts of handling profit warnings – IR Voice
In the latest episode of IR Voice, we delve into what many define as a rite of passage for IROs: profit warnings.
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Knaus Tabbert’s CEO and IR head discuss ESG integration and the bonds between IR and the C-suite
Manuel Taverne, head of IR at German recreational vehicle manufacturer Knaus Tabbert, and Wolfgang Speck, CEO of the firm, talk about the role ESG plays in the firm’s corporate narrative today, how investor focus on ESG-related topics has shifted for Knaus Tabbert since its IPO and how often it addresses the matter in investor meetings
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Investor newsletters remain a useful tool, argue IR teams
Newsletters are the communications channel that receives most direct engagement, says Patrick Kiss of Deutsche EuroShop
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UK government’s plans to regulate ESG ratings agencies will ‘help investors better identify’ strong performers
New bill announced by Rachel Reeves is expected to come into power in 2025
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‘Investors can still be taken by surprise’: Morningstar’s Lindsey Stewart talks ESG
Stewardship researcher on the questions that have come out of the ‘big think’ on ESG and bridging the gap between values and investment
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‘This is not about politics’: GIX co-founder on launching the US’ first green exchange
Daniel Labovitz talks about the genesis of the exchange and answers ESG-skeptic questions
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‘Blah blah blah, alphabet soup’: Alison Taylor, author and NYU professor on the problems with ESG
NYU Stern Business School professor, summer must-have author and LinkedIn influencer on the problems with ESG and the big questions that still need to be answered
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Strategies for communicating weak corporate governance
Being transparent boosts investor understanding, confidence and support for management
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Sustainability and exchange listing standards: So happy together
Bolstering your green credentials may be easier than you think
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Shifting goalposts: Most businesses unprepared for ‘demands of climate reporting’, IR veteran warns
Trustpilot case study points to granular details and company-wide effort needed for ESG compliance
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Going backward or going mainstream? How investors’ ESG expectations are changing
Investors’ expectations around ESG factors have always been multifaceted. And with regulations and guidelines for ESG disclosure becoming only more stringent, there is evidence attitudes are changing around ESG that will affect how shareholders make their voting and investment decisions in the future. Ahead of the upcoming ESG Integration Forum – Summer, taking place in […]
