Actions Speak Louder Than Words When Reducing The Corporate Carbon Footprint
The latest move to require suppliers to develop Science Based Targets (SBTi) could have a profound impact on reducing corporate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.
Brendan Walsh is Founder & Managing Partner of ESG Risk Guard (www.esgriskguard.com), established in 2020. A seasoned executive, Walsh has spent the majority of his career working in global financial services where he developed an interest in sustainable development. This interest was bolstered by a board position with the UK regulator for the gas and electricity markets which led to Walsh completing a Master’s in Sustainability at Harvard and membership in the Global Association of Risk Professionals. ESG Risk Guard was founded out of a desire to assist companies in navigating ESG risks while preserving financial health and wellness and benefiting the planet in a way that is specific to their organization.
ESG Ratings – Variations Without a Theme
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors are being used increasingly by the investor and finance communities to assess the sustainability and risk profile of companies.
ESG Risks: Social
There is increasing pressure on organizations to demonstrate and display their social credentials, underscored in 2020 when the pandemic highlighted both known and unknown social inequalities.
ESG Risks: Governance
Strong company governance structures drive value-creation
Governance covers a range of matters including tax strategy, corporate risk management, executive compensation, donations and political lobbying, corruption and disclosure.