AIM-listed companies and ESG: necessary but not yet sufficient
Environment, social and governance reporting is no longer an option. Regulators are demanding, and their demands will only increase. The same is true of consumers. And the reason the focus is on reporting is that it has to reflect actions.
We examined the 53 biggest businesses on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), the London Stock Exchange’s market for small and medium sized growth companies. The overall picture is that these companies, generally speaking, have the right processes and procedures in place, even if some of the activity is minimal.
The pattern suggests the companies we examined adhere to the current ESG reporting regulations, and no more.
We are in a moment when communications and thought leadership around ESG can provide differentiation. This presents a significant opportunity for the more forward-thinking companies, which are prepared to operate with a higher degree of honesty and transparency, and are prepared to act now before tighter regulations are put in place. Why not do the work now and take the early bird rewards?
You can download the report here. While the companies in the report have the most specific learnings, lessons go way beyond them to encompass organisations of all shapes and sizes.
Please do contact us if you would like to discuss how we can help with ESG reporting, and internal and external communications around your ESG activities.
53 biggest businesses on the AIM
Download our report to learn more
Charlie Pryor
Senior Advisor, International Communications, based in London
Charlie is an experienced communications consultant who started Leidar UK in 2010. He is responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies for companies and organisations of all sizes and in many different sectors.
Peter de Graaf
Senior Advisor, ESG and Sustainability, based in London
Peter heads up the sustainability reporting work for Leidar and works across the offices in Geneva, Brussels and London. He has been involved in sustainability throughout a career that includes regulatory affairs, management consultancy and finance.