ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø’s Board Leadership Center organised a roundtable discussion on ‘Board’s engagement with Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issuesâ€�. The session witnessed participation from Independent Directors and ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Partners.
The overarching theme of the discussion was that ESG matters are presenting significant risks and opportunities for the business. Boards need to take pro-active steps to evaluate their actions and incorporate ESG into their overall strategy. The event covered topics such as:
- What questions should board members be asking the company management to effectively address ESG issues?
- How is the management and the Board keeping pace with the expectations of investors regarding ESG reporting and disclosures?
- How can the Board increase its engagement on ESG matters, both internally and externally?
- What are the challenges that Boards must be facing in addressing ESG as a strategic and operational issue?