Tag: risk management

  • Materiality Assessment

    Materiality assessment A materiality assessment is a process used to identify and prioritize key environmental and social issues that are most relevant to a business. These issues are critical either due to the company’s reliance on them or because of the significant impact or interaction between the business and those issues. For example, a paper…

  • Integrated reporting

    Integrated reporting Integrated reporting is a method of corporate reporting that provides a holistic view of a company’s performance, strategy, governance, and prospects, accounting for its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. Integrated reports include information on business models, risks, opportunities, and performance indicators across various dimensions. That kind of reporting would also allow for…

  • ESG Integration

    ESG Integration ESG integration is defined by the UN Principles for Responsible Investment as: “The explicit and systematic inclusion of environmental, social and governance issues in investment analysis and investment decisions”. A key component of the ESG integration process is lowering risk and/or generating returns. Many investors utilize ESG factors to identify and mitigate risks…

  • Environmental footprint reporting

    Environmental footprint reporting Environmental footprint reporting refers to the process of assessing and disclosing the environmental impact of an organization’s activities, products, or services. This reporting provides insight into various aspects of environmental performance, such as greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, energy consumption, or waste generation. Reporting can be done voluntarily by organizations or individuals…

  • Corporate Governance

    Corporate Governance Corporate governance encompasses the framework and practices governing how companies are managed and the purposes they serve. It delineates an organization’s power structure, accountability mechanisms, and decision-making processes. Essentially, it comprises a set of tools enabling management and the board to operate an organization efficiently and effectively. Key components of corporate governance include…