What ESG procedures should your business have?
As ESG – environmental, social, and governance – criteria become more important for regulators, investors, and customers, many managers are facing an ESG imperative – to measure ESG risks and track progress. ESG may seem like a fundamental shift in business practices, and in some cases, it may be. Fortunately, however, ESG can be integrated […]
Why is ESG important to investors?
Over the last decade, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) has become increasingly relevant for investors. Today, more than 300 institutional investors representing over $80 trillion assets-under-management use ESG standards to inform their decision making. ESG issues surged to the forefront with the COVID-19 pandemic, which drew attention to the fact that these risks are becoming […]
New guide: The Legal Sector and ESG
How can law firms demonstrate ESG commitments? Although ESG has been steadily gaining traction in the corporate world and becoming a top priority for many businesses, many law firms are lagging behind. This may be because ESG has developed outside of a regulatory landscape. But legislation is beginning to catch up and law firms, as […]
On-demand webinar: Tackling modern slavery – Making a difference beyond tick-box compliance
Since the UK Modern Slavery Act came into force, it is estimated that the number of people trapped in forced labour or forced marriages has actually increased, with the number now believed to have reached over 50 million. A mixture of armed conflict, climate change and the global pandemic has made modern slavery a growing […]
What are Scope 4 emissions?
How businesses can demonstrate avoided emissions Reducing carbon emissions is something every business needs to take into account. Whether because of regulation, ESG, upcoming legislation, being a listed business or just good corporate citizenship, reducing emissions will help businesses become more sustainable, and tackle the climate crisis. Measuring and understanding those emissions can be tricky, […]
What are B Corps and how are they certified?
Gone are the days when businesses were only expected to generate profits and it was up to non-profits to solve society’s problems. Today, businesses are also expected to have a positive impact on society and the environment. One way companies are filling this new role is through the B Corp certification. What is a B […]
New guide: The Legal Sector and ESG
Environmental, social and governance strategies for professional services VinciWorks is pleased to publish a new guide, free to download, focusing on what professional services, and in particular the legal sector, should be considering when it comes to ESG. In this guide, we look at how firms can successfully demonstrate their ESG commitments, what ESG means […]
What is ethnicity pay gap reporting?
The new frontier in D&I accountability What is the ethnicity pay gap? The ethnicity pay gap means the difference in the average pay between an employee from an ethnic minority background, compared to a ‘white’ employee. The ethnicity pay gap concept is particularly used by British companies. In the UK, around 85% of the population […]
CSR vs. ESG: What is the difference?
Now more than ever, companies are expected to have a positive impact on society and the planet. Customers are increasingly considering sustainability in their purchases, with upwards of 75% of millennials reporting they do so. Investors also expect companies to understand these issues, with the value of sustainable fund assets doubling over the last two […]
On-demand webinar: ESG – Your questions answered
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance – helps businesses measure their impact on the world. It goes broader than profit and loss and is more detailed than corporate social responsibility. Over the past year, we have fielded hundreds of questions during our ESG webinars. From how to get started to understanding how to choose the […]
