Constrained resources, measurement issues and leadership shortfalls are undermining corporate sustainability programmes, survey finds, as many admit to overstating their organisation’s ESG activities.
Following the invasion of Ukraine, many companies pledged to withdraw their business operations from Russia. A year on, many are still there, risking stakeholder revolts.
Regulator’s preliminary review raises concerns about application of ESG benchmarks and the potential for greenwashing, as it gets tougher on “poor” sustainability claims.
As jobseekers show increasing willingness to vote with their feet on corporates’ ESG credentials – or lack thereof – how should businesses ensure they keep talent on board?