The positioning of companies on climate action and sustainability has become more and more imperative. Articulated and publicly provided policies on these not only show understanding of contemporary ethical responsibility on environmental and broader societal impacts, but also indicate the competitiveness and strength of companies.
These policies signpost a proactive risk management approach, thereby mitigating potential environmental, social, and regulatory risks. However, this research, which focused on the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG); Sustainability; Net Zero; and stand-alone Environmental Policies of 500 sampled companies listed in the membership directory of the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce (SCC), reveals concerning trends.
