How the JSE’s largest companies approach ESG
Written by Leigh Schaller Recently two South African insurance giants brought out extensive reports diving into how they think about ESG, including a survey of the top 40 JSE companies and their ESG approach. Key takeaways Companies can’t afford to ignore ESG Investor concerns are driving ESG Adhering to legislation is not a driving […]
How Neopak’s financial director grapples with ESG
ESG is not just a buzzword for Neopak Financial Director Morné Eloff. He recently unpacked the complexities of cost, coal, and carbon tax on the CFO Talks podcast. Neopak is a significant player in the packaging business delivering non-white paper to major retailers including Pick n Pay and Spar. The company produces around 125 […]
ESG-eepers! The challenges of standardising ESG and how it will affect SA
In August 2022 86 CFOs from multinationals published an open letter to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), highlighting six areas where it believed the ISSB could improve upon its recent draft suitability standards. The standards intend to set a global baseline for sustainability disclosures. However, establishing that baseline is proving d
It’s crunch time for CFOs when it comes to ESG reporting
Growing pressure from investors and consumers to protect the environment, create inclusive societies and uphold good governance is changing how companies do business and report results.
ESG Reporting 101: What You Need To Know Before Compiling Your Next ESG Report
CFOs are increasingly expected to report on facets of the businesses that they operate in that do not form part of a traditional annual report. We unpack what ESG is and share tips for reporting on these increasingly important metrics.