Well, first things first, we should acknowledge the significant milestone that is the approval of the first sustainability reporting standards from the ISSB. Given that the standard-setter was only set up in November 2021, this has all happened remarkably quickly. Reporting standards are not renowned for their quick turnaround, so it’s encouraging to see what can be achieved when the (climate) clock is really ticking. Other sectors could take note.
As for non-financial disclosures of sustainability targets, former investor and regular AB columnist Peter Reilly shines a light on some of the more dubious net-zero commitments in corporate reports. ESG promises based on scientific solutions that don’t yet exist – or indeed contribute more to pollution than the solution they’re trying to fix – make a lie of some companies’ claims, he warns.
On a more positive note, we explore an EY report that looks at how leaders taking their organisations through a transformation process can keep their employees motivated and engaged. It highlights six drivers for success.
We also look at how to keep employees happy within the practice sector – vital in the struggle to retain key staff during the current talent war.
Our main interview this month features Lak Sidhu FCCA, who has been instrumental in expanding the marketing agency Just Global. Read about his career in supporting fast-growing businesses.
Finally, for those in the public sector, we highlight factors to consider in the procurement process following the judgment of a recent court case involving a private sector organisation supplying software to an academy trust.
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