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Blog: Strange but True: France to Influence Asian Sustainability Reports
Nina Jatana, Former Communications Manager, Asia
The promulgation of a new French sustainability reporting law puts an end to the "mandatory versus voluntary" reporting debate—in France and for foreign companies operating there. Since the law’s passage, BSR has been investigating how certain Asian countries might approach the application of this law, given their different approaches to disclosure—in particular, Japan, China, and South Korea. Read more →
Blog: Who in the Room will be Retired in 10 Years?
Ryan Flaherty, Manager, Advisory Services
At World Water Week in Stockholm, I was like a kid in a candy store. However, the most impactful moment for me came had nothing to do with water, agriculture, sustainability, business, or anything else that I deal with day in and day out. It was a simple question. Read more →
BSR Insight Article: ESG Reporting in Private Equity
Charlotte Bancilhon, Associate, Advisory Services
Investors and stakeholders are demanding greater transparency and accountability from the private equity sector. The global economic crisis and the 2012 U.S. presidential election have stirred up a public debate on the economic and social impacts of the private equity industry, most notably on job creation. Meanwhile, limited partners and other investors want better disclosure of financial and extra-financial risks. BSR believes the private equity sector should respond to these demands by defining a robust and proactive approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting and by being more transparent about how it contributes to social and economic welfare. Our new report, which describes the public reporting practices of the top 20 U.S. and European firms, found that proactive ESG reporting to investors and the public at large is still emerging. BSR provides recommendations to fund managers on ESG reporting in private equity, such as using materiality assessments to integrate the most salient issues into reports, disclosing ESG management objectives and performance results, and developing tailored approaches to reporting to limited partners. Read more
Report: Reporting on Environmental, Social, and Governance Consideration in the Private Equity Sector
Private equity firms are facing increasing scrutiny and greater demand for transparency from investors and stakeholders at large. To secure long-term success, the private equity sector needs to adopt a more transparent and open approach to demonstrating how it contributes to social and economic welfare. Read more
BSR Insight Article: How Business Can Help China’s Emerging Social Enterprises
Julia Beier, Associate, Advisory Services
Social entrepreneurs—who can help address a country's social and environmental challenges—have gained ground in Western countries, but the sector is still young in China. Read more
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