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‘Get ESG-ready’ series: Why does ESG data need to be assured to International Accounting Standards?
In my last article,‘What is ESG and why is it relevant now?’ I highlighted that central banks and financial regulators worldwide are coming together with the shared goal to “counter greenwashing” (the practice of claiming ESG performance in excess of actual...
‘Get ESG-ready’ series: What is ESG and why is it relevant now?
Companies are like citizens, they need to act responsibly and try to do more good than harm. Many of us will have heard of ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ (CSR) and similar ideas such as the ‘Triple Bottom Line’, ‘Corporate Purpose’ and ‘Shared Value’. In practice,...
ESGgen partners with UK’s largest vehicle fleet
ESGgen is delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association). Under this partnership BVRLA members will benefit from an exclusive discount on ESGgen services. The BVRLA represents a combined fleet of four...
ESGgen partners with UK’s leading business information platform
ESGgen is delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with Croner-i. This partnership gives ESGgen clients free access to Croner-i tools, resources and industry news on tax, audit & accounting matters. And Croner-i subscribers get exclusive discounts on ESGgen...
EU Research Centre recognises ESGgen
The EU Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) recognises ESGgen as one of only nine case studies in a new report on SMEs and ESG. The report highlights “a scarcity of solutions for SMEs”. And yet, SMEs increasingly have to provide ESG and non-financial data to their...
ESGgen wins Innovate UK Grant
Today, we're thrilled to receive our offer letter of a £500,000 Innovate UK Smart Grant funding. The Smart Grants are awarded, "for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovation that can significantly impact the UK economy". It means more engineers,...
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ESG in VC episode 1
Listen in as Oksana and Marc talk about why as some studies show, most VC backed companies are slower to become more responsible than others. Marc also shares some of his thoughts on AI and automation being a glaring omission in the ESG conversation and why it is that ESG has emerged as the most recognised framework to tackle sustainability.
Arie Capital announce a partnership with ESGgen
“We have teamed up with ESGgen for all our EIS portfolio companies so that we know that they are driving change and creating value. We will be reporting on their progress to our investors, financial advisors, and business partners. As regulations tighten to mitigate greenwashing, ESGgen helps us gather the data we need for future reporting. “
You need to be monitoring ESG if you have or want investors
With SFDR Phase 1 rules now in full force, it’s becoming essential for startups to know how well they’re doing on matters of environment, society and governance.
By Florence Wildblood
Unlocking the value of environmental, social and corporate governance
What do Accountants need to know to get ready for ESG? In this Podcast Marc Lepere, Founder & Chief Science Officer at ESGgen, in partnership with Croner-i, explains the new regulations and sets out 4 key takeaway’s to help Accountants prepare to answer their clients changing needs.
Truth, ESG and Corporate Responsibility: Discovering Truth: Episode 32
[Podcast] Discovering Truth (series 1) was nominated for a Pulitzer prize. This episode examines Truth, ESG and Corporate responsibility. The series examines the difficulty of determining truth in a Twitter-World of heightened social media information and data, fake news, foreign propaganda, hacks and lies.
The two faces of COP 26
The contrast between the activists outside, and the decision-makers inside, the Glasgow SEC is revealing. Each group has very different things to lose – and to gain. Only by recognising the differences can we grasp the entrepreneurial opportunity that ESG presents us with.
WORLD: we got this: In conversation about corporate accountability
What is the role of companies in complex crises, such as pandemics, inequality and climate change? How responsible are they for their impact on society and the environment? And what about the CEO – what is their role in the corporate response to crises? In this episode, Marc Lepere explores these questions, including whether the COVID-19 pandemic has led to companies becoming more responsible. Hear him explore his research with Dr Robyn Klingler-Vidra, Senior Lecturer in International Political Economy in the Department of International Development.
Incorporating environmental, social and governance into high-growth startups
Facebook is an archetypal example of a high-growth company’s success, but the model of prioritising exponential user acquisition does not bode well for its responsibility. If the current regime of censure and sanctions on companies and CEOs does not incentivise greater corporate responsibility, then what will?
Incorporating environmental, social and governance into high-growth startups
Facebook is an archetypal example of a high-growth company’s success, but the model of prioritising exponential user acquisition does not bode well for its responsibility. If the current regime of censure and sanctions on companies and CEOs does not incentivise greater corporate responsibility, then what will? Marc Lepere from the Department of International Development looks what is needed to maximise environmental, social and governance (ESG) in big startups.
In life, death and taxes are certain. In ESG, it’s standardisation and audit
To figure out what to do about ESG, start with the regulations that you have to report on – and then work out what’s material to your business or your portfolio. Not the other way round.
Why do small businesses need to monitor their ESG? We spoke to the experts
Startups are created to fix problems, but innovation often comes at a cost. New businesses bring added pressure on the environment through their water usage or carbon emissions. Controlling these issues, while ensuring a healthy working environment and diverse workforce undoubtedly impact the reputation and success of any company.
ESGgen Makes Annual Audited ESG Accounts for Companies Easier
Marc Lepere, founder and chief ESG officer of ESGgen, discusses the company’s process of making it easier for companies to get annual audited ESG – or environmental, social, governance.
Illuminating the Blindspots, Sustainability and Impact Forum
Do the crises of climate and inequality, and the rise of ESG, point to a fundamental shift or will the current model of shareholder capitalism persist substantially unchanged? As each of us ponders our position this video presentation identifies and discusses four blind spots in the conversation.
How to examine your company’s exposure to ESG risk in AI systems
AI systems could be responsible for up to $3.9 tn in value creation, but pose potential ESG risks, write Marc Lepere and Andrew Susman
Endemic failures in ESG issues cause public harm, can ruin a business’ reputation and ultimately even threaten its existence. But there remains one sector not subject to ESG impact and risk disclosures: responsible artificial intelligence and autonomous systems (AI systems). To overlook AI systems in any material dataset of ESG metrics can be likened to building the spine of responsible business and omitting the spinal cord at its center.
Why We Can’t Shop Our Way to Sustainability
Consumers will never solve the climate crisis. To build sustainability, business leaders must partner with government and society to re-focus their companies on new forms of market exchange. Sustainability is usually framed as a problem of consumer choice, in which the solution to the climate crisis is in recycling, eating more organic vegetables, or cutting back on single-use plastic.
Redrice Ventures fund backed by British Business Bank
A £50 million venture fund led by Robert Senior, the former boss of Saatchi & Saatchi, has been backed by the British Business Bank to target investments in luxury consumer and online businesses.
Redrice Ventures, which was set up in 2018, already has investments in Castore, a premium sports brand, Dai, a womenswear suit business, and War Paint, a cosmetics range for men.
How AI compounds ESG risks
The group estimates that AI-enabled platforms are generating about $3.9tn value of companies. However, they warn that these AI platforms are so opaque that they can end up supporting processes that are diametrically opposed to any corporate ESG goals.
Redrice Ventures reaches £50 million first close for venture fund to back the next generation of category-leading and culture-defining brands
A group of leading entrepreneurs and investors have joined forces with the sector body for British brands to reach first close for a £50 million venture capital fund that will support some of the most exciting purpose-led brands and related technology companies in the premium consumer space.
Redrice Ventures secures £50m venture funding
A group of entrepreneurs and investors have joined forces with the sector body for British brands to reach first close for a £50m venture capital fund that will support some of the most exciting purpose-led brands and related technology companies in the premium consumer space.