Course
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (Eastern)
ESG was first mentioned in the 2006 United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Investment. Today, major institutional investors are making it clear to public companies that they expect management to commit strongly to ESG criteria. The Biden Administration is pushing ESG initiatives into all areas of government. Our clients, both public and private, are facing increased pressure for full disclosure of their ESG practices throughout the procurement process and supply chain. Engineering firms will be provided opportunities to assist clients in fulfilling their ESG initiatives, as well as pressures to demonstrate their own ESG actions to address procurement requirements.
The E (Environmental)relates to environmental impact and sustainability. Some things looked at are the reporting, tracking and reduction of carbon footprint, the identification of any negative environmental impacts through pollution for example, as well as any risks the business may face from climate change.
The S (Social) is tied to societal factors such as commitment to diversity, corporate social responsibility (charity), hiring and promotion practices, employee working conditions, citizen/community involvement, and supply chain values and practices. What initiatives are firms implementing in these areas?
The G (Governance) relates to governance and how a firm’s policies are tied to fairness, equity and disclosure. Policies to ensure fair compensation for all levels including leadership, shareholder rights, internal controls and disclosures, employee well-being, safety, productive environments, and ethical behavior. What policies are leading firms instituting related to their operations?
This first Roundtable of the ESG series will provide a general overview of ESG leading to a deeper dive in subsequent sessions! It will address How to Get Started in Your Firm with ESG!
Join us for the entire series!
- April 20 – Introduction to Environmental, Social, and Governance
- May 10 – Environmental Factors and its Future Impact on Engineering Firms and Clients
- May 17 – Societal Factors and its Future Impact on Engineering Firms and Clients
- June 7 – Governance and Its Future Impact on Engineering Firms and Clients