Concurrent Session: Environmental Social and Governance (ESG): De-mystifying Sustainability for IR Practitioners

Monday, June 5, 2017 | 3:15PM - 4:15PM | Room: Palazzo Ballroom and Del Lago 1-2  |   Track: Corporate Governance and Regulatory

 |  Sandy Nessing | Louis Coppola | Janice Warren | Pamela Styles |

ESG/Sustainability is a rapidly maturing field that has shifted to the mainstream but many IROs still feel it is beyond the scope of IR.  Today, sustainability presents significant competitive positioning opportunities across the capital markets.  ESG information is already being gathered independently for most companies and broadly disseminated through Bloomberg terminals and many other data analytics channels. This panel will discuss what ESG information investors are using in their investment decision-making,  and company communications and outreach strategies. Identify ways to begin or refine your company’s ESG efforts and uncover ways in which your IR program can shift from defense to offense.

Learning Objectives; 
  • Learn why ESG investors matter
  • Understand how ESG investors screen for investments
  • Determine how to promote your company's sustainability practices 
  • Expand your strategic impact within your company by understanding and guiding ESG discussions