In the future, companies with an established ESG policy throughout their business can expect to realize a host of benefits – from increased customer trust, enhanced employee satisfaction, and the ability to raise money at lower rates than their competitors. On average, companies with higher ESG scores already have better performance than those with lower scores, and they show great risk management and resilience in times of crisis.

Whilst ESG is a company-wide issue, treasurers have a growing role here – both in ensuring the business adheres to ESG regulations and in embracing the financial benefits ESG can offer their business. This discussion will focus on exploring the existing role group treasurers have in driving ESG strategies in their business and what the future could potentially hold here:

• How does an ESG-focued approach help treasurers define which banks or companies to partner with? What data should be analyzed when making these decisions, how do you access this, and what benefits can this approach bring?
• How can funds be raised via sustainable investment initiatives (green bonds etc), whilst steering clear of greenwashing?
• What role does treasury have in creating ESG reporting strategies within the business?