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Myths are made to be busted, and in the world of corporate sustainability there’s none bigger than the idea that financial returns and sustainable outcomes are mutually exclusive pursuits. That’s...

  Effective decision making depends on relevant, reliable information. For investors, that need often extends beyond traditional financial data, as two recent developments illustrate. First, several leading global mining companies...

Perhaps encouraged by historically low unemployment rates, evolving demographics, the fallout from the #MeToo movement, or certain high-profile industrial accidents with tragic consequences, the “human capital” dimension of sustainability has...

SASB standards are shaped in large part by the invaluable input we receive from companies, investors, and other key market participants. The feedback loops built into our due process ensure...

Since I joined the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Foundation in February as chief executive officer, I’ve become happily swept up in a whirlwind of activity—new faces, fresh challenges, and...

With proxy season around the corner, both shareholders and their portfolio companies are busy preparing for annual meetings, crucial votes, and constructive engagement. In recent years, an increasing share of...

We get a lot of questions about whether SASB’s FSA Credential can be used by those abroad, and the easy (and short) answer is yes! Interpreting Materiality from Abroad For...

Effective decision making is a mix of art and science, a delicate balancing act between professional judgment and empirical analysis—both are important. However, when it comes to corporate sustainability, today’s...

An interview with Curtis Ravenel Global Head, Sustainable Business and Finance, Bloomberg LP SASB Foundation Board Member   Q:  Bloomberg LP has been integrating sustainability into its products, services and operations...

Smart investments often pay dividends—including those made outside financial markets. At the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), we spent the last six years engaging with, listening to, and learning from...