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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.

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.

There are a number of ways in which treasurers can support their organisation’s ESG goals, and embed them into their daily processes.

With sustainability a consistent driver behind his business initiatives, Lance T. Kawaguchi, HSBC, is fully aware of the benefits that come with managing a diverse and inclusive team. Recently named as TMI’s Outstanding Treasury4Good Leader 2019, there is more on his mind than cash management.