CSR & ESG

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While global standardisation around ESG is still a work in progress, a recent innovative framework developed by Societe Generale can help to increase transparency and credibility in this space.

Alex Griffiths (Fitch Ratings) discusses climate-related assessments and ratings, and the delivery of a more appropriate model.

Eleanor Hill (TMI) invites Javier Guijarro (PwC) to explore why an ESG standardisation disconnect exists, and identifies the barriers holding treasurers back from formalising ESG approaches.

The ACT held its second annual ESG Conference on 21 November to address the the drive towards green practices and net zero.

Standard Chartered’s Michael Spiegel discusses how treasurers can navigate the obstacles contributing to sluggish ESG progress.

Experts from Standard Chartered examine the latest developments in sustainability and the challenges facing treasurers in successfully adopting them.

Tough times coupled with concerns over ESG is causing treasurers to think twice before committing to debt financing in support of low-carbon projects.

Three experts discuss the challenges facing corporates around Scope 3 emissions, and highlight the rethinking that may be necessary to address them.

Several recent initiatives to spur growth in green financing in China suggest progress is being made.

This article examines the drivers behind the new green finance standards in ASEAN and outlines what treasurers need to know going forward.

Etihad Airways recently raised US$1.2bn in the first sustainability-linked loan in global aviation with terms that relate to all three areas of ESG.

The pressure to comply with ESG initiatives is being felt by corporates like never before, with ESG-compliance a common concern among treasury departments.