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September 2011
By Julie Desjardins, CA and Alan Willis, CA Environmental and social issues are increasingly impacting the bottom line and future prospects of companies in many industries. They can present both opportunities and risks and can have important implications for strategy, competitiveness, risk management, stakeholder relations and business resilience. The board of directors has several key oversight responsibilities in relation to opportunities and risks associated with the environmental and social issues that companies face today. Board awareness and attention are essential in keeping abreast of the fast-evolving business impacts of these issues. Sustainability: Environmental and Social Issues Briefing highlights the environmental and social issues directors need to consider, providing an understanding of the potential business implications of these issues and offers questions that directors might ask in discharging their oversight responsibilities. Purchase a hard copy Download a soft copy |
