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71% of firms say US ESG changes will affect compliance

7 in 10 financial firms say US and EU Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rule changes will affect Irish compliance

Business • 20 Aug

41% of Irish medium sized companies have not yet developed any sustainability plans or processes such as policy, reporting and data gathering.

ESG requirements a barrier for firms expanding overseas

Just over half of medium sized Irish companies believe that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements are a barrier to their ability to expand overseas due to different regulations across jurisdictions.

Business • 13 Nov 24

The data reveals a number of misconceptions associated with 'green' jobs, which may be turning people away.

'Green' job postings jump 93%, but jobseekers wary

So-called 'green' job postings in Ireland are up over 90% since 2019, new data shows.

Business • 22 Apr 24

Fidelma Clarke, Financial Services Risk Consulting Partner, Colin Ryan, EY Ireland Financial Services Country Lead, Sean MacHale, EY Ireland Financial Services Sustainable Finance Leader.

EY launches new Sustainable Finance Innovation Hub

EY has launched a new Sustainable Finance Innovation Hub in Dublin.

Business • 09 Apr 24

Only 29% of companies surveyed said they report on the impact of climate change in their financial statements

Companies failing to take action on decarbonisation

Businesses in Ireland and around the world are doing better when it comes to disclosing their climate risks.

Business • 11 Oct 22

Half of respondents said they would be willing to sacrifice up to 10% of the return on their investment to help the planet

Are your savings invested in ESG-friendly products?

Almost 80% of Irish savers believe that responsible investing is important but are unaware if their savings are currently invested in environmental, social and governance (ESG) - friendly products, according to a new survey.

Business • 16 Feb 22

Ibec said there has been a growing movement among its members and businesses globally to consider the impact of their operations

Companies increasing focus on ESG goals, report finds

60% of companies in Ireland have increased their attention on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives in their organisation over the past year, according to new research by business group Ibec.

Business • 15 Feb 22

None of the banks surveyed expect their staff to return to working a five-day week in the office

Bank CEOs plan to enhance digital offerings in 2022

Most bank CEOs plan to enhance their digital offerings this year and develop further partnerships with fintechs, according to a new survey by KPMG.

Business • 02 Feb 22

1.2% of the firms analysed by Arabesque - most of them large listed firms - reported on all 11 recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures in 2019

1.2% of top firms make substantial climate disclosures

Little more than 1% of 5,000 big companies globally are making substantial disclosures of their climate risks, while more than half are not reporting them at all, according to data from ESG research and investment manager Arabesque.

Business • 19 Nov 21

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters is being treated with increasing importance by business leaders

Covid pushes ESG up the agenda in Irish boardrooms

A new survey shows that board level discussions of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters are up 30% since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business • 18 Nov 21

36% of respondents don't believe their organisation is doing a good enough job when it comes to environmental and social sustainability

Almost 40% of firms don't have a sustainability plan

43% of Irish companies have firm plans to be carbon-neutral or achieve net zero, according to a survey by IT company DataSolutions.

Business • 11 Nov 21

Colin Hunt said taking steps to improve sustainability makes sound medium-term commercial sense

Firms who don't take ESG seriously won't survive - Hunt

The chief executive of AIB has said he thinks the greatest challenge facing this generation is climate change and companies that don't take it seriously won't be around in a decade's time.

Business • 15 Sep 21

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