Strategic Focus: Unpacking The S In ESG Regulations
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Executive Summary
ESG is increasingly embedded into everything an organization does – yet there remains confusion about the role that the ‘S’ plays, both within organizations and in regulatory frameworks. Against this backdrop, this report provides an overview of regulations relevant for social disclosures, to enable firms to navigate the regulatory landscape efficiently and make meaningful disclosures. The C-Suite and sustainability executives should use this report to underpin and develop effective social strategy, as they work within the evolving regulatory environment.S is overshadowed by E and G, for multiple reasons
Recurring themes for social disclosures are board diversity, modern slavery and pay parity
Analysis of the social disclosure landscape delivers profound learnings
Changes in social disclosures are on the horizon
Figure 2. Components of social capital
Figure 3. Social regulatory landscape for firms
Figure 4. Regulations for social disclosures in the UK
Figure 5. Regulations for social disclosures in the EU
Figure 6. Regulations for social disclosures in the US
Figure 7. Five trends corporates need to prepare for
Figure 8. Canada's Modern Slavery Bill
Figure 9. Voluntary frameworks and guidelines for social disclosures
About the Authors
Kim Knickle
Research Director
Kim Knickle is a Research Director at Verdantix, bringing more than two decades of analyst experience to the evolving world of sustainability. Her current research spans ESG a...
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Priyanka Bawa
Senior Analyst
Priyanka is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, where she leads research to enable sustainability leaders and services firms to analyse shifting market dynamics and evaluate innova...
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