Investors and analysts share their views on the evolving ESG space and their expectations of public companies at IR Magazine and Corporate Secretary’s virtual ESG Integration Forum on December 1 and 2.
SOURCE: IR Magazine
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November 29, 2021 /3BL Media/ - There are more than 300 potential ESG topics that could be material to a publicly listed company. To help companies understand which areas need more attention, Shounak Bagchi, ESG engagement manager at Cartica; Karin Riechenberg, senior ESG analyst at Sands Capital; Fiona Ross, senior ESG analyst for US equities at abrdn and Isabel Verkes, sustainable investment data research at Arabesque will take questions from the audience on all things ESG.
Over the course of the session, attendees will hear from the panellists about their priorities for public companies in 2022 and understand investor requirements to inform future ESG strategies.
“We are delighted that we have a wide range of investors and analysts joining us to share their thoughts on what really matters when it comes to ESG programs at public companies. Since its inception, the forum’s mission has always been to help different stakeholders at companies work together to respond to investor expectations – and it’s brilliant that Shounak, Karin, Fiona and Isabel are joining us to help set those expectations for public companies going into 2022!” – Steven Wade, head of event content, IR Magazine and Corporate Secretary.
The two-day event is designed to help IR, governance and sustainability professionals at public companies develop an integrated approach when responding to investor expectations around ESG factors. The format, far removed from a traditional webinar, consists of panel discussions, live speaker Q&A, 1-to-1 networking, virtual roundtable discussions, fireside chats and more.
Attendees will include investors, analysts and issuers from across the US and Canada. The ticket prices are currently US$375 and are available for purchase on the event website. The conference has many prominent partners supporting the event and providing expertise, including 3BL, AlphaSense, Brunswick, Corbin Advisors, Cowen, DFIN, Diligent, Fortis, IHS Markit, Leaders Arena, Nasdaq, Notified, Okapi Partners, OneTrust ESG, Q4, Sentieo, Workiva and Works Design.
About IR Magazine
IR Magazine is a publication of IR Media Group, a business media company renowned for its magazines, websites, events and research.
Initially launched in 1988 by the Economist Group, IR Magazine is renowned for providing quality insight and a global perspective. IR Magazine, available in digital and hard copy form, helps investor relations professionals globally achieve more in their IR programmes, benchmark their efforts and connect to their peers in the IR community. In addition to reporting the latest developments, writing in-depth features, producing research reports, and broadcasting podcasts, IR Magazine also hosts events worldwide.
Our region-specific awards have been the definitive hallmark of IR excellence and best practice for over 20 years now, while our think tanks offer a unique opportunity for high-level executives to share ideas with their peers and with our expert panels. IR Magazine also hosts conferences and webinars as part of our commitment to providing ongoing education to the IR community.
About Corporate Secretary
Corporate Secretary is a publication of IR Media Group, a business media company renowned for its magazines, websites, events and research.
Corporate Secretary is a digital and print platform, providing a forum where governance experts and service providers can share their experience, insights and best practice recommendations on a wide range of critical issues, from corruption, internal investigations, e-discovery and records management to succession planning, executive compensation, proxy actions and shareholder engagement.
Corporate Secretary was founded in 2002 to help corporate secretaries and other governance professionals develop a deeper understanding of their roles and become more effective in them at a time when publicly listed companies’ regulatory compliance requirements began to escalate amid a series of high-profile corporate accounting scandals.
Corporate Secretary is independently owned and today continues to serve a vital role in highlighting the achievements and expertise of a group of people who work outside the spotlight and are often isolated as the only individuals in their organizations focusing on these complex matters.
Contact information
Chloë Rutter chloe.rutter@irmagazine.com +44 20 3002 0396
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KEYWORDS: ESG, IR Magazine
