IR Leader
May 21, 2024

CIRI Members, Vote Your Proxy Today!

CIRI's 2024 Annual Meeting will be held at 12:30 p.m. (MT) on Monday, June 3, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Calgary. Alberta. 

All members are encouraged to attend the Meeting. Even if you are attending, we encourage all members to vote their proxy as soon as possible. All members are entitled to vote at the Meeting in person or by proxy. You can return your proxy by email to proxies@ciri.org no later than 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Friday, May 31. 

Click here to access the AGM documents and download the proxy form.

Don't delay. VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY!

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CIRI Membership Is Now More Rewarding with CIRI Member Perks

CIRI members now have access to exclusive member-only discounts and savings with our current partners.Simply sign into your CIRI member profile on CIRI.org, navigate to the Membership tab and scroll down to CIRI Member Perks to discover and take advantage of exclusive rewards now available to CIRI members.

Our current list of partners includes Bell, Hyatt, IR Magazine, Marriott, and Park’N Fly. Click here to learn more.

CIRI is proud to continually expand the CIRI Member Perks program. It is another example of how CIRI serves our membership. We offer members exceptional opportunities for professional development, networking, resources, mentorship and professional support, advocacy and now, additional value with your CIRI Member Perks.

Thank you for your continued support and loyalty as a CIRI member. Enjoy the rewards of membership!

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Top Stories

The Road Ahead for ESG

Responsible investing, or considering financially material Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors in investing has reached an inflection point. During the last few years, “ESG” has faced increased scrutiny, misunderstanding, and controversy enroute to becoming a political flashpoint in some parts of the world. Despite this shifting narrative, governments across the globe continue to work toward solving key global issues with policies designed to mitigate emissions, improve water security and land use, enhance cybersecurity and more.

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More than a Third of S&P 500 Companies Now Have Compensation Tied to Climate Goals

More than a third of companies in the S&P 500 have monetary incentives in place linked to company emissions reduction, although a lower proportion have climate-related compensation incentives for senior executives, and even fewer at the top executive ranks, according to a new study released by S&P Global.

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Over Half of CEOs Say Sustainability a Higher Priority Now than 12 Months Ago: EY Survey

Sustainability and climate issues are moving back into focus for senior executives globally, with more than half of CEOs reporting that sustainability is a higher priority now than it was a year ago, and decarbonization found to be the top long-term strategic priority for CEOs, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm EY.

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53% of CFOs Have Adopted or Are Adopting ESG Principles

The proportion of CFOs integrating ESG concerns into core business strategies has soared in the past year.

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Canadian Sustainability Standards Board Calls for Public Input

CSSB’s public consultations call for wide participation to bring about effective regulation and global alignment of proposed sustainability standards.

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AI for IR: Forum Weighs Current Use-Cases and the ‘Art of the Possible’

IR practitioners gather in central London to explore the state of AI adoption by the IR industry.

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Two Factors that Determine When ESG Creates Shareholder Value

The paper “Corporate Sustainability: First Evidence on Materiality,” published in 2016, marked a significant shift in perceptions of corporate sustainability. It demonstrated that focusing on financially material ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors positively impacts portfolio returns and shareholder value. Despite its influence in popularizing ESG investing, the topic remains controversial with mixed academic consensus and political debate in the U.S. Recent research by the author has further explored this field, highlighting two critical aspects: the role of high-ability managers in selecting profitable ESG projects and the long-term value of ESG practices in supply chains. The study found that companies with high-ability CEOs and strong ESG investments outperform others, and firms with fewer supplier ESG incidents yield higher returns. These findings underscore the importance of ESG efforts in resource allocation and their potential to attract investment by demonstrating a tangible impact on shareholder value. The ongoing challenge lies in enhancing disclosure, transparency, and effective use of ESG information by investors and regulators.

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