The shift towards a more regulated environment means companies should be more aware than ever of the risk of non-compliance.

Organisations must have a thorough understanding of their supply chains to ensure that they’re accounting for their social responsibilities.

Combining a virtuous circle with a circular economy approach could potentially be beneficial for the organisation, its stakeholders, shareholders and the environment. It may also be one way of approaching the broader ESG agenda.

Improved ESG (Environmental, social and corporate governance) has been seen as a positive response to the crisis and as a means by which we can drive change in businesses for good.

How has the AGM and financial report landscape fared in 2022? What lessons can be carried forward into 2023? What topics are going to be the key drivers of conversations at next year’s AGMs? Are companies doing enough on ESG and executive pay reporting?

A collaborative supply chain may provide the solution to achieving ESG goals.

With increasing importance placed on boards embedding ESG considerations in their decision-making and operations, stakeholder capitalism has become something of a buzzword du jour. It is intrinsically linked to sustainability as it is grounded in the view that giving consideration to wider interests, perspectives and impacts leads to long-term value creation.

Companies may need to significantly rethink their current approach to social issues to bring themselves in line with new expectations.

Will supply chain challenges and ESG concerns drive an increase in shareholder activism?