Asset owners from Japan, the UK, and California have issued a statement describing their vision of sustainable capital markets. By Paul A. Davies and Michael D. Green In January 2020, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink circulated his annual letter to CEOs in which he noted, “I believe we are on the edge of a fundamental reshaping … Continue Reading
Supply chain risk management and assurance are critical to identify and reduce risks and protect companies from legal and reputational harm. By Sara K. Orr, Kristina S. Wyatt, and Julia S. Waterhous Potential environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues posed by suppliers in increasingly complex supply chains can increase reputational risks to an organization. Corporate … Continue Reading
Building a sustainable and competitive economy: an examination of proposals to improve ESG disclosures. By James R. Barrett, Paul A. Davies and Kristina S. Wyatt The US House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets has held the first ever US Congressional hearing on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. … Continue Reading
