Key Takeaways: Making ESG Part of Treasury’s DNA

In today’s ‘always on’ culture, companies focused on growth and productivity are realising the importance of wellbeing within their corporate social responsibility strategies.

Workforces are becoming more inclusive. Yet many LGBT+ employees still do not feel as if they can be their true selves at work – which has ramifications on performance and wellbeing. How can treasurers encourage inclusivity within their teams?

More and more treasurers are getting involved in environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Not only financing them but also embedding them into treasury processes and spearheading departmental sustainability projects.

Once seen by some as a business obligation or marketing tool, corporate social responsibility is now widely recognised as an opportunity to add value and contribute to long-term growth. How can treasury departments get involved?

Treasuries have a responsibility to support the overall corporate sustainability strategy, but many may not realise that the organisations they deal with on a daily basis – their banks – can be a valuable source of information and assistance with this task.

As new technology gets wired into the city, it’s revolutionising urban efficiency and improving the lives of citizens. The job of the treasurer and the finance function more broadly is to support this change; to create order and clarity.