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Industry News 30 September, 2021
Transition to Integrated Reporting
On 20 September 2021, the Value Reporting Foundation published ‘Transition to integrated reporting: A Guide to getting started’ (‘the Guide’) to help report preparers develop a custom-fit transition plan to integrated reporting. The Guide is a companion to the
Industry News 22 September, 2021
FRC publishes review findings on viability and going concern disclosures
Viability and going concern reporting need to be improved to give investors and key stakeholders a clearer picture of the financial stability of businesses, warns the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).
Industry News 14 September, 2021
Procter & Gamble announces new Climate Transition Action Plan
On 14 September 2021, consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced a comprehensive plan to accelerate its climate action. The plan includes a new ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire operations and supply chain, from raw material to retailer, by 2040; as well as interim 2030 goals.
IR Society News Industry News Blogs 7 September, 2021
The A4S Essential Guide to Enhancing Investor Engagement
A4S and its CFO Leadership Network have produced this practical guide for investor relations teams on communicating effectively with investors about sustainability.
Industry News 6 September, 2021
FRC lists successful signatories to the UK Stewardship Code
On 6 September, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published a list of successful signatories to the UK Stewardship Code (Stewardship Code).
Industry News 5 August, 2021
IASB consults on a new framework for management commentary reflecting changes in corporate reporting
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB or the Board) has published for public comment a proposed comprehensive framework for companies preparing management commentaries aligned with investors’ information needs.
Industry News 15 July, 2021
Discussion paper issued on diversity and inclusion in the financial sector
The FCA has issued a joint discussion paper with the PRA and the Bank of England on actions to accelerate the pace of meaningful change on diversity and inclusion in the financial sector
Industry News Policy & Positions 18 June, 2021
Investors ask U.S. SEC for more ESG disclosures as companies resist
Investor groups have asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for more corporate disclosures on climate change and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues while business interests have pushed back, a Reuters review of correspondence published by the regulator shows.
IR Society News Industry News 27 April, 2021
IR Society 2021 Best Practice Awards entries open today
The IR Society, the UK’s professional body for investor relations practitioners, today launches its 21st Annual Best Practice Awards (the ‘Awards’).
IR Society News Industry News 22 April, 2021
Conference Plenary Session Update - Adjusting IR strategy to build corporate resilience
Earlier this week we announced details for one of our plenary sessions at our 2021 Annual Conference and Festival of IR, which will take place from Monday 14th June – Friday 18th June. We're continuing to announce speakers and the other sessions, so please keep any eye out on our conference microsite for more details.