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At Telesto, we remain committed to developing cost-effective sustainability solutions and supporting our partners to achieve Paris-aligned climate goals. Regardless of the U.S.’s domestic policy, we see a future of expanded global regulation, propagation of consensus-based voluntary standards, and intensified state-level action that will keep U.S. companies moving towards a greener future.
Data privacy has become a critical issue in the boardroom, especially within the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) sector. While awareness varies across industries, recent high-profile data breaches and privacy scandals have heightened board-level attention to these matters.
Reporting plays a pivotal role in building trust, driving consumer and investor decisions, and securing long-term business viability. Boards must strategically navigate voluntary versus non-voluntary disclosures, not only to meet current regulatory demands but also to anticipate and shape future standards, turning ESG efforts into a competitive advantage.
While 2020 is often remembered for the COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S. presidential election, another significant change was taking place in North America that hasn’t received sufficient board-level attention. On July 1, 2020, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was replaced by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, impacting nearly every Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
As climate and ESG litigation cases multiply globally and new legislative frameworks drive regulatory pressure, businesses face increasing scrutiny. This article explores how corporate boards must navigate this dynamic landscape to anticipate emerging risks and adapt their strategies accordingly.
With climate change accelerating faster than ever, business leaders are facing a new reality: weathering the storm of climate-driven hazards that could impact every facet of operation. To navigate this volatile landscape, leaders must identify potential climate risks specific to their operations and develop comprehensive roadmaps to safeguard their businesses against these threats.
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is expected to affect up to 50,000 entities that are not currently required to report on ESG activities. US board members must understand its requirements and timing and ensure that their organizations comply and leverage the exercise to build long-term enterprise value.
Audit Committees have long been instrumental in enhancing disclosure practices. As standards on Corporate Sustainability and ESG come into sharper focus, the Audit Committee will play an increasingly important role in overseeing ESG disclosures and risk management.
With so much happening at the national and international level, it’s important that corporate directors and officers cut to the most pressing questions and issues around ESG today.
Cybersecurity threats continue to propagate and intensify, posing enormous risks to enterprise value. This article explores why corporate directors should include cybersecurity in the design and implementation of ESG strategies.
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