Whether it's the health and welfare of employees in a pandemic or a spotlight on anti-Black racism following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, 2020 has been a year in which social issues are suddenly front and centre at businesses. For many IROs, discussing social issues may demand more delicacy and finesse than talking about cut-and-dried topics like EBITDA or quarterly earnings. | Read Article |

At the beginning of 2020, the Australian wildfires fixed the world's attention on the impact of climate change. However, within a few months, the evolving COVID-19 pandemic took over the world's attention, followed by George Floyd's tragic death and the global protests focused on the glaring reality of systemic racism. | Read Article |

Investors and regulators have become increasingly focused on diversity within the boardroom and, at the senior management level, how public issuers disclose data on their diversity and inclusion practices. Recently, there has been a spotlight on racial discrimination against individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Persons of Colour (BIPOC). | Read Article |

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an ambitious set of 17 goals to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. With the SDG financing gap estimated to be an incremental US$2-$3 trillion per year, achieving these goals will require a redirection of private capital, in addition to government funding. | Read Article |

In a COVID-focused world, changes to corporate access have increased efficiency for IROs, management and investors. The current situation also offers IROs a chance to take a fresh look at targeting and marketing and how to use management time. | Read Article |