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Since 2015, companies that do business in the UK have had to publish a Modern Slavery Statement when their annual turnover exceeds £36 million. It’s usually one of the first pieces of ESG legislation that companies have to comply with. What does the Modern Slavery Act require? The legislation itself (the Modern Slavery Act 2015) is actually quite simple and there are only two things a company needs to do: Publish a director approved and signed Modern Slavery Statement every

Publishing an Environment Policy is essential for any business aiming to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability. This type of ESG policy will not only outline your environmental practices but also serves as a tool for communication with stakeholders. Key ingredients for an effective Environment Policy Name your policy an Environment, Energy and Climate Change Policy Some investors inquire specifically about a Climate Change Policy or an Energy Policy. However, these ar

Policies are formal statements on how a company operates. They don’t reflect aspirations but the truth behind how you function on a day-to-day basis. They are an extension of, and should reflect, your company values. For large companies, policies are crucial to ensure everyone works in the same way. For smaller companies, with a tighter culture, they may feel unnecessary, but having these policies in place can be a key differentiator in unlocking investment funding. At Rawst

For small and growth companies starting out on their environment, social and governance (ESG) journey it can be hard to know what to do, in what order, and what to delay until the company has grown more. We’re always working with private equity portfolio companies, and we know what they expect from their portfolio companies. We also know what ESG rating schemes (e.g. MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, etc.) evaluate company ESG performance on. Put these together, and if you want to a

Quick wins to ensure a respectable starting ESG rating scheme score upon IPO.