Navigating the Dark Waters of Sustainability and ESG
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 | 1:30PM
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Concurrent Session
This session is focused on providing pragmatic guidance - particularly for small and micro-cap companies - in navigating the rapidly evolving sustainability space. Voluntary and statutory requirements, legal and regulatory developments and institutional ownership requirements will require thoughtful planning, concise reporting, robust engagement responses, and an alignment to the firm’s corporate purpose. What do these requirements really mean? Who are the “real” investment side decision makers? How can companies avoid being labeled as “green-washing” and taking on subsequent headline risk?
At a foundational level, this session will break down the components of ESG and describe what they include, which investors focus on them (and how to tell!), and options for companies to communicate on ESG topics and why (or why not) they should.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain insight and understanding of the basics of the Environmental, Social and Governance corporate responsibilities that have evolved over recent years;
- Learn the basics of what aspects should be applied to your company’s disclosure, meaningful/material metrics, and ESG outreach;
- Hear how to avoid the pitfalls of disclosure fatigue