Treasury as a Force for Good

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.

There's no disputing the fact that sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are now central concerns for businesses and, as a result, affect the treasurer's role.

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

78% of the world's top companies now include corporate responsibility information in their annual financial reports - and 43% have already connected their corporate responsibility reporting to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With more and more global consumers expecting businesses to operate in a responsible manner that addresses social and environmental issues, what do treasurers need to be aware of?

We are delighted to introduce the winners of our inaugural Treasury4Good Awards, which recognise the growing importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in the treasury marketplace.

As the sustainability conversation gains in popularity across the globe, every part of a corporation – including treasury – is now expected to contribute to and help advance the organisation’s overall corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy.