ESG Transformation: Conversation Series
The increasing focus on corporate purpose, accountability and operational resilience continues to strengthen environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters as a core strategic issue for businesses, investors and lenders. In this podcast series, we discuss the risks and opportunities to provide much needed clarity to achieve a sustainable future.
ESG Transformation: Conversation Series
Reporting For Duties: ESG Reporting in Australia - Climate governance frameworks
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Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
The new reporting regime will be a prompt for companies to critically assess whether existing governance arrangements are ‘fit for purpose’ (and disclosure) in respect of climate impacts, risks and opportunities.
In this episode, we talk about how companies are stress-testing their governance arrangements, reconsidering the division of responsibility, board and management skill sets, and updating current governance documents (e.g. charters, agendas).