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Good corporate governance will cover more ground with ESG focus

Boards need to understand relevant metrics and optimise communication on sustainability with stakeholders, say industry observers

    Published Thu, Dec 9, 2021 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    DIRECTORS must improve their understanding of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues if they hope to convince investors they are serious about corporate governance, industry observers said.

    Experts The Business Times spoke to said boards need to understand the relevant metrics and optimise their communication on sustainability with stakeholders.

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