Key Impact Points: Deloitte’s DEI Institute™ has released a report titled The Power of “I” in Equity Report, emphasizing the influence individuals at all organizational levels—from C-suite executives and middle managers to frontline workers—have in advancing workplace equity. The report identifies practices to develop a holistic approach to awareness and
Key Impact Points Ceres, a nonprofit advocacy organization, has released a new report titled From Commitment to Implementation: An Analysis of Corporate Climate Actions from the 2021 Proxy Season. Authored by Rob Berridge and Gabriel Gerson, the report examines the extent to which companies have followed through on climate-related commitments
In a world marked by constant disruptions, the importance of resilient supply chains cannot be overstated. Deloitte’s Ben Dollar and Animesh Arora provide valuable insights into how organizations can proactively manage risks and bolster their supply chains to withstand and quickly recover from unforeseen challenges. Understanding Supply Chain Resiliency Supply
Key Impact Points: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced the Stop Corporate Capture Act, aiming to reverse the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that overturned the Chevron doctrine. This doctrine mandated federal courts to defer to agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron has already
The whitepaper titled “How CFOs Can Help Meet Corporate ESG Goals” by SAP Concur in partnership with Deloitte provides comprehensive insights into the critical role that Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) play in advancing their organizations’ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The whitepaper emphasizes the importance of understanding the regulatory
Key Impact Points: Jamaica is making strides towards sustainable financing with the release of a comprehensive guide for issuing Green, Social, Sustainability, and Sustainability-Linked Bonds (GSS+). Developed through a collaboration between the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest), with technical support from HPL.LLC, this guide
Key Impact Points: Greenwashing: Promising the Earth The Challenge: Organizations often set ambitious ESG goals and promote green products, but struggle to back these claims with real progress. The risk? Greenwashing. The Reality: Overstating ESG achievements without adequate substantiation can harm credibility. Leadership teams must balance their declarations with tangible
Key Impact Points: The red carpet is being rolled up for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) on Wall Street. Institutional Investor (II) has replaced the term “ESG” with “sustainability” in its annual analyst rankings, reflecting a broader trend amid the increasingly politicized debate over climate change and corporate diversity in the
Key Impact Points: Underreporting ESG Efforts A new report reveals that 58% of the 100 largest public and private U.S. companies are greenhushing their ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) progress. These companies avoid promoting their sustainability achievements to sidestep accusations of greenwashing, thereby missing out on investment opportunities and consumer trust.
Key Impact Points: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) and the UN Global Compact have launched an enhanced online database, “Business Reporting on the SDGs: An Analysis of the Goals and Targets,” to improve business reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This tool provides a comprehensive inventory of potential disclosures at
