SUSTAINABILITY, ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORTING

SUSTAINABILITY, ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORTING

Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (SESG) has gained great attention around the world in the recent years. Stakeholders and investors demand better visibility of the impact organizations are having on the planet and society. There is growing pressure for organizations to ensure appropriate disclosures are being made, and Boards and Senior management teams are yet to become familiar with the SESG metrics they should use, and how to apply SESG framework. Organizations that incorporate SESG performance reporting have an added advantage as investors make their investment decisions. How does SESG support the company’s overall risk management? How do sustainability, environmental, social and governance aspects converge to impact the organization, her stakeholders and the society? With SESG being a key determinant on an organizations ability to compete, how do they inform financial decision making? What are the investor facing and public facing SESG frameworks and what are the emerging trends in SESG reporting?