Environmental and social issues are increasingly having an impact on the bottom line and future prospects of companies in many industries. They can present both opportunities and risks. In addition, they can have important implications for strategy, competitiveness, risk management, stakeholder relations and business resilience. A company’s board of directors has key oversight responsibilities in relation to environmental and social issues.
Board awareness and attention are essential in keeping abreast of the fast-evolving business impacts of these issues.
Sustainability: Environmental and Social Issues Briefing highlights the environmental and social issues directors need to consider, providing an understanding of the potential business implications of these issues and offers questions that directors might ask in discharging their oversight responsibilities.
