ESG Transformation: Conversation Series

The Third Wheel Podcast (ESG In Australia): Episode 23

December 06, 2022 Herbert Smith Freehills LLP Season 2 Episode 23
ESG Transformation: Conversation Series
The Third Wheel Podcast (ESG In Australia): Episode 23
Show Notes

In this episode, Tim Stutt and Mel Debenham are joined by Jacqui Wootton, disputes partner and co-head of HSF’s Australian corporate crime and investigations practice. In our second episode unpacking HSF’s report on Unlocking ESG Investment in Australia, we are firmly focussed on the “S”, a key issue emerging from our survey of more than 100 business leaders on accelerating investment in ESG outcomes. 80% of respondents say they have reviewed or plan to review their ESG policies and operations, with modern slavery in particular one of the issues most identified. Jacqui shares her thoughts on the challenges ahead for companies in not only meeting rising reporting and regulatory expectations, but how they are measuring whether their approaches are effective and driving positive change.

Read our report here: https://insights.hsf.com/unlocking-esg-investment-in-australia/p/1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=third-wheel