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How boards can help organisations realise the benefits of ESG and mitigate the risks? Collaborating with Chief Sustainability Officers is probably a first step. Both can support each other in three ways: i/ elevating the CSO role ii/ prioritising the ESG agenda and iii/ developing robust processes for disclosing data. #boardsofdirectors #nonexecutivedirectors #independentdirectors #sustainability #governance

ESG is no longer just be a buzzword—it is becoming embedded into the core of business strategy. Companies across industries are evolving to meet rising expectations for sustainability, ethical practices, and transparent governance. What was once seen as a "nice-to-have" is now becoming business-as-usual. Expect to see businesses taking bold steps in reducing carbon footprints, championing diversity and inclusion, and prioritizing ethical supply chains this year. For companies, adapting to this new reality isn’t optional—it’s essential for long-term success and growth. How is your organization preparing for the ESG shift in 2025? Let’s hear your thoughts. #ESG2025 #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #GreenBusiness #BusinessStrategy

We are moving into ESG! With our mission to work towards the first sustainable generation and with our deep expertise in sustainability, people and data, we are excited to support our clients more and more in the area of ESG. #ESG #ESGconsulting #AllChiefs #ConsultancyWithAHeartbeat #SustainableTransformation

What does it mean to be a responsible business?   World-leading authority on sustainability and integrated reporting, Robert Eccles, poses this intriguing question in a recent HBR article, ‘Moving beyond ESG’ (Sep-Oct 2024).   Bob suggests 3 strategies – clarity of purpose, candid sustainability reporting and constructive stakeholder engagement – Right Lane Founder and Chair Marc Levy believe this doesn't go far enough.   In this article, standing on the shoulders of this particular giant, Marc suggests 10 factors: 1. Make catalytic commitments to ambition 2. Agree on a holistic, long-term value creation thesis 3. Practice deep listening with stakeholders 4. Promote an ethical climate 5. Manage your workforce professionally and fairly 6. Make decisions rigorously and mindfully 7. Embrace diversity, equity and inclusion 8. Take proportionate responsibility for your ecosystem and trade fairly 9. Pledge 1% to support the communities in which your organisation operates 10. Choose ownership and governance structures suited to your purpose.   https://lnkd.in/gTBWGcSw Drop us your thoughts in the comments. #responsiblebusiness #ethicalconsulting

Want to learn how to deeply embed ESG into your organisation in a way that is more than superficial? Join our free masterclass on 23 January at 1pm: https://lnkd.in/etPi45mG #ESG #sustainability #netzero

While Sustainability, CSR, and ESG reporting share a commitment to environmental and societal impact, their reporting and audiences differ significantly. Each plays a crucial role in demonstrating corporate responsibility and sustainability efforts. - 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Intended for a broad audience and includes past, present and future activities to improve sustainability.    - 𝐂𝐒𝐑 (Corporate Social Responsibility) 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Meant for diverse stakeholders and is focused on the past and how a company has contributed to society based on data that measures progress.    - 𝐄𝐒𝐆 (Environmental, Social, and Governance) 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Investor-focused and intended to show material non-financial information affecting the company's long-term value. Understanding these distinctions helps companies tailor their disclosures to meet diverse stakeholder expectations effectively. To learn more about the examples of environmental, social and governance topics, Read our FAQ guide: https://lnkd.in/gJazNyhA Our Sustainability Consulting services: https://lnkd.in/gydqBCeu #Protiviti #Sustainability #SustainableDevelopment #CorporateSustainability #RegulatoryCompliance #StakeholderEngagement #GCC 

Exciting News! My First Article is Live! I'm thrilled to share that my first article, "Embracing ESG In Business Strategy ", is finally published on knowledgeridge ! In this piece, I delve into ESG for corporate sustainability. I've poured my knowledge and passion into this topic, and I'm excited to share it with you all. I'd love for you to check it out and let me know your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/g9_S3Jtg Knowledge Ridge #Firstarticle #Sharingknowledge

Covering an end-to-end perspective for an ESG professional with insights to all the aspects involved rights from basic understanding to ESG Standards to implementation to opportunities. Looking forward to use the knowledge gained through this course to help my customers who are emabarking on the journey of ESG, while continuing the learning journey. #ESG #Sustainability

Modern businesses must adapt to evolving ESG expectations. By prioritizing stakeholder reflection and using technology for data-driven decisions, organizations can turn insights into impactful actions. Focusing on genuine outcomes over mere outputs drives transformative change and strengthens community ties. #ESG #sustainability #BadvisoryZAcharteredaccountants https://lnkd.in/d6sWBKV5

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! It's not every day that Forbes publishes an article on your own ESG journey 😊 Our President and COO Igor Rikalo recently wrote about the learnings of our Sustainability Transformation ⬇ Sneak peek: - Be clear about your "why" - Establish working groups and an executive committee - Collect internal ESG data - Engage with third parties to verify data Big kudos to our Sustainability Team for their continuous work to make this happen and for the commitment to our North Star to become a Net Positive company. #Sustainability #ESG #transformation Read more here: