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Leadership in ESG integration survey
How are boards and senior management tackling the myriad of elements involved in ESG? Mazars, in partnership with Board Agenda and Henley Business School, surveyed UK business leaders about how they are approaching the challenges of new ESG regulations, responsibilities and risks. Is ESG a board priority? How is that translating into action? What are the pressure points and challenges? Explore...
Stakeholder engagement: roadmap for UK PLC boards
A combination of forces is requiring boards to reconsider engagement with their stakeholders. Legislation and regulation set out clear rules about what businesses should and should not do, however in practice the most effective engagement work goes beyond ticking the compliance box; businesses that are more engaged with their stakeholders are seeing material benefit and are proving more...
Audit committees and ESG - ten key takeaways
ESG is arguably the hottest topic in business and with ESG and climate risk concerns set to increase, the role of the audit committee is being watched closely by investors. We convened a panel of experts to explore the role of audit committees in ensuring ESG is implemented at the heart of the business. Here are the key takeaways.
News for board members and senior executives
Leading a business is a lot like sailing a ship. A sound strategy and well-executed tacks are needed in equal measure, and clear communication is key. C-speak provides essential news and insight for board members and the C-suite of public interest entities. Inspired by Seaspeak, the official language of the seas that facilitates clear communication amongst ship captains, we hope our news...
Internal audit and the climate change battle
COP26 is a reminder to everyone that protecting the environment is a key task for all organisations. But it's not just for governments. Businesses should be prepared for policy measures and statements that will have a direct impact on their strategies and operations. This article examines some of the key challenges arising and how internal audit can support the board in meeting them, with...
Insights on sustainable tax: Q&A with our expert
Sustainability is one of the biggest strategic issues facing companies today and this also extends to a corporate’s tax affairs. So what is ‘sustainable tax’, why is it so important and what are the business benefits of a sustainable tax strategy? In this Q&A with Aude Delechat-Patel, Head of International Corporate Tax Disputes at Mazars and sustainable tax expert, we explore the issue, the...
Trends in the Consumer sector
Matt Dalton, our Consumer Sector Lead, explores the need-to-know issues in a series of short and informative videos.
Intelligent automated compliance screening
There are many significant compliance risks inherent in the selling of pharmaceutical and life science products across a network of overseas governments, hospitals and distributors.
Integrated assurance
In this article, we consider why - and how – you can start to build an integrated assurance model/map.