The environmental, social, governance (ESG) field is constantly evolving, but there are strategies and practices you can embrace now to prepare for upcoming changes. Our speakers discussed the importance of tying ESG goals to business strategies and developing shared ownership of goals. Keep an eye on voluntary regulations, like human capital management, that will likely become mandatory in the future. With the convergence of ESG and financial reporting, set standards to ensure your data is complete, consistent, comparable and reliable.
Thank you to Catherine Ziac Boyd and Rachel Mountin for sharing their insights and expertise.
Interested in connecting with our panelists?
- Cat Ziac Boyd, Global Head of ESG Strategy & Operations, Janus Henderson Investors
- Rachel Mountin, ESG Director, DaVita
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- DaVita's 2023 Community Care Report
- Janus Henderson Investor's 2023 Responsibility Report
Resources mentioned:
Reporting standards and certifications mentioned:
- SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board)
- SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative)
- TCFD, now under the IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
- UNSDGs (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals)
- CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive for the EU)
- LGBT Standard
- CarbonNeutral
Action items to consider:
- Continue to identify what poses a financial risk to your organization and begin to track and report on it.
- Peer comparison and industry benchmarks are effective tools to reference as you establish your material risks and begin setting goals.
- Consider how you're uniquely positioned to make a difference and how can you turn a challenge into an opportunity.
- Build relationships across your company.
