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ESG in the boardroom: from statement of intent to execution
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ESG in the boardroom: from statement of intent to execution

Boards that treat ESG as a communication exercise are losing capital. Those that treat it as risk are gaining.

By Governance Team 10 Jul 2026 Reading time: 1 min

ESG is no longer a public relations issue. Institutional investors demand metrics, execution plans and board accountability.

What changed

ESG criteria now integrate credit risk assessment, access to capital and even partnership decisions.

Where companies stand

  • 30% already integrate ESG into strategy
  • 50% publish reports but have no execution plan
  • 20% have not started
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