Buckle Up: Changes Coming to ESG Reporting in the U.S.
Research from the Global ESG Monitor demonstrated a deficit for U.S. companies as it relates to ESG reporting. Upcoming federal rulemaking may be the perfect antidote.
Sustainable Investing Changes on the Horizon
A 2022 Gallup poll found that 63% of American adults with more than $10,000 invested in stocks, bonds, or mutual funds are likely to invest in funds that align with their values. ESG principles are clearly still of emerging interest to American investors.
ESG Materiality Assessments Are Critical to Determining Risks
ESG principles have a major impact on a company’s reputation and its bottom line, particularly sustainable business practices. It is critical for organizations to tell a transparent and positive ESG story.
Good, Bad and Ugly ESG Reporting
Second Annual Survey Seeks to Close ESG Accountability Gaps.
Blockchain for ESG Builds Trust
Blockchain technology can bring an added level of transparency, verifiable evidence, and credibility to ESG reporting.
ISSB ESG Framework to Create a Greener Economy and Halt Greenwashing
COP26 announce the formation of the ISSB. The move will help create a greener economy, end greenwashing, and add real PR value.
ESG Strategies Need to Account for Future Climate Change
The environment is the most watched investor issue facing global businesses. There are significant steps companies can take now that will have a material impact on their long-term financial prospects.
Aviation Puts New Emphasis on Climate-Related ESG
Reporting on “Scope 3” business challenges has become a key priority as global expectations from governments, consumers and investors have evolved, raising expectations for serious action higher than ever.
COVID Takes ESG Beyond PR and Into Real Action
ESG reporting must be more than a reflection of a desire to do good, but an accurate accounting of the progress on key issues investors believe will provide a good return on their investments.
Patagonia’s ESG Hurts Brands, Keeps Footprint Down
Patagonia recently announced that they will no longer offer brand logos on their gear. This change comes following the discovery that people often don’t wear branded gear if they get a new job or when they go out and about for the weekend.
The Difference Between ESG, CSR and Philanthropy
People use ESG and CSR interchangeably when talking about a company’s philanthropic endeavors and other good works. For communicators, the differences between these three terms are crucial to telling a company’s story.
The Importance of Integrity-Driven Public Relations | By David Fuscus
In our industry, we are united by a common truth: reputation is everything. Reputation building – or rebuilding – is what signs the checks. So why is it that the reputation experts have such a hard time maintaining a positive reputation? The answer is simple: integrity.
