Thomson Reuters Institute

ESG resource center

Offering insight for corporations and governments around the world on the most pressing current and future issues concerning environmental, social, and governance topics.

ESG polarization in law firms: More myth than reality

In a new paper from the Thomson Reuters Institute, we see how fears of the polarizing effects of ESG initiatives within law firms may be greatly overblown.

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Building a Foundation for ESG

In a new white paper, we surveyed decision-makers in corporations' ESG and supply chain roles to see how ESG efforts at the corporate level are developing

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Environmental

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Collaboration in Asia needed to transition to low-carbon financial system - Thomson Reuters Institute

As Asia-Pacific countries retire or retrofit their coal-burning power plants, collaboration is needed so this process can be more efficient.
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Scaling green chemistry is a requirement to reverse biodiversity losses - Thomson Reuters Institute

As the loss of biodiversity becomes an increasing financial risk for many companies, green chemistry may offer one way to mitigate the damage.
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Breaking down the EU carbon border tax for global trade professionals - Thomson Reuters Institute

What does the EU's carbon emission pricing rules and border tax mean for importers and exporters and their global trade professionals?
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Social

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Using belonging to navigate gender imbalances in local and global tax & accounting markets - Thomson Reuters Institute

How can tax & accounting firms better use "belonging" and "inclusion" to guide women through the gender imbalances that still exist at work?
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How social innovation is driving economic impact and growth in rural communities - Thomson Reuters Institute

Can investment and collaboration among key groups in rural communities help drive an economic benefit that could provide a social impact?
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Ranking your organization’s approach to managing performance - Thomson Reuters Institute

How your organization manages its performance reviews and offers feedback to employees goes a long way to determining its long-term success.
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Governance

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Lack of clarity and consistency on AI use and ESG disclosure standards slow efficiency in reporting - Thomson Reuters Institute

Given the challenging environment in which corporations make disclosures around their ESG initiatives, it's unclear if AI will help or hurt.
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An analysis of financial materiality in the wake of the “woke” and ESG debate - Thomson Reuters Institute

The debate over the impact of ESG has become more charged with accusations by some critics that corporations are becoming "woke" enterprises.
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The rise of transformational governance is among CLOs’ growing responsibilities - Thomson Reuters Institute

Corporate chief legal officers are increasingly addressing issues of ethics, social consciousness, and sustainability is today's work climate.
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