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Emerging trends in ESG governance for 2023

Harvard Corporate Governance

Further, the broad constellation of topics comprising ESG often doesn’t fit neatly into any one board committee’s charge. As a result, companies increasingly are opting for ESG governance frameworks that allocate responsibilities to various combinations of board committees and the full board.

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The Evolution of ESG Reports and the Role of Voluntary Standards

Harvard Corporate Governance

We also document how this content changed around the introduction of voluntary disclosure standards that defined a comprehensive set of financially material ESG issues. We study ESG reports at two units of analysis: the document-year level and document-topic year level (“the topic level,” going forward).

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Beyond Numbers: Incorporating ESG into International Valuation Standards

IVSC

Environmental, Social and Governance ( ESG ) are defined within IVS as the criteria that together establish the framework for assessing the impact of the sustainability and ethical practices, financial performance or operations of a company, asset, or liability. The survey will run between the 28 th March 2024 and the 31 st May 2024.

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2024 Proxy Season Preview: Looking for a Silver Lining

Harvard Corporate Governance

Rather than being discouraged after two years of declining average support, however, shareholders submitting proposals are responding by adjusting their proposals (e.g., trying somewhat different angles to an issue they raised before) or adopting new issues (e.g.,

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What Do Elevated Shareholder Expectations Mean for Large Company Boards and Compensation Programs?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Vote results between the two indices have diverged due to a fractured governance landscape and differentiated expectations for “good” governance at large- and small-cap companies. In some cases, investors have added proxy voting policies on ESG topics that apply only to companies in the S&P 500.

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New edition of the International Valuation Standards (IVS) published

IVSC

This substantial update includes new chapters on Data & Inputs, Documentation, and Financial Instruments , alongside a reordered General Standards section that more accurately reflects the modern valuation process. Valuations continually involve and as a result IVS needs to be continually updated to market needs.

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IVSC Valuation Webinar Series 2023, Sponsored by Kroll

IVSC

This webinar will explore topics such as the impact of inflation, and the potential effects of ongoing geopolitical tensions on global markets. Financial Times columnist. ” Valuation plays a pivotal role in driving well-informed decisions across the business and financial sectors. Register now to secure your spot.

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