The Missing Link in ESG Integration with Finance

What is the connection between Finance and ESG?

There’s an exciting development in the investment world. Investors are realizing that companies that are good at ESG (environmental, social and governance management) offer good returns.  Why? Well that’s where it gets a little less clear.  I’d like to offer an explanation using the integrated model. Continue reading “The Missing Link in ESG Integration with Finance”

Three Examples of Systems Thinking in Action

Business today requires the systems thinking offered by the integrated reporting movement

 

You know it when you see it. People and companies that understand that their actions occur in a larger context. They do the right thing and it turns out to be the smart thing. And the most profitable choice in the long run. The technical term for this is integrated or systems thinking, learning to see both the components of a system as well as the big picture. Continue reading “Three Examples of Systems Thinking in Action”