ESG themes from company reporting season
This reporting season has seen a strong focus on social considerations, unsurprisingly triggered by Covid-19, which has presented a challenge but also an opportunity for companies writes Harbour Asset Management.
Key points
• Health and safety are being prioritised in response to Covid-19
• Companies are broadly improving gender diversity and pay gap disclosure
• There is a rising alignment with climate change reporting framework
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