The Next Generation NED Network held a lively and wide-ranging discussion on ESG – and particularly, the role of NEDs in steering their businesses through this seemingly ever-changing landscape. There were a variety of viewpoints and areas of expertise spanning finance, communications and academia.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) recently reviewed the first mandatory Climate-related Financial Disclosures (CFD) prepared by AIM-listed and large private companies.

Mehzabeen Utim is the Director of Corporate Affairs at Teybridge Capital. In this comment article, she reflects on how her career evolved from accounting to governance and explains why now is the ideal moment to pursue governance roles in a rapidly modernising nation.

Of general interest to all members.

Of general interest to all members.

Of general interest to all members.

This paper seeks to outline the rise of environmental, social (or sustainability1) and governance factors (ESG) in the commercial sector and explain how they will become increasingly relevant to modern charities. It covers the drive behind the increasing use of ESG factors in investment decisions, reputational risks, environmental awareness amongst consumers and clients and the need to attract talent with different motivations to work.

Having overcome myriad challenges during 2020, the company secretarial team at easyJet are deserving winners of the 2021 CGIUKI Team of the Year Award.