Companies are increasingly focusing on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects of their businesses. In 2019, 90% of the S&P 500 index companies published sustainability reports. In contrast, in 2011, only 20% of... More updates >

For example, asset owners and external asset managers are asking many more questions now about the sustainability journey of the companies they are invested in, including ESG strategies, actions, performance, metrics, outcomes,... More updates >

To answer these questions, DFIN, along with our sustainability reporting partners the Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), apply a five-step process. Importantly, this five-step process is equally applicable to proxy,... More updates >

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is no longer optional — it’s essential for any business owner to stay competitive. A recent report from the Governance & Accountability Institute revealed that 90 percent of the companies... More updates >

Corporate reporting and disclosure on ESG metrics has surged during the past decade, according to the Governance & Accountability Institute. Nine out of 10 companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500 released sustainability reports in... More updates >