In a historic ruling last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a new rule that would require publicly listed companies to include certain climate change disclosures in their registration statements and periodic reports. Companies would need to [...]
The business community has seen a shift in recent years. Many companies are using business as a tool for social and environmental change. Businesses are leveraging their work to build healthy, equitable, and regenerative communities. This trend is being [...]
In late January, a survey entitled “Audit Committee Practices Report: Common Threads Across Audit Committees” was published by Deloitte and the Center for Audit Quality, an affiliate of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The survey analyzed 246 [...]
A company’s ability to positively impact social and environmental change has become an increasingly relevant consideration for businesses. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors cover a broad range of issues that touch on everything from company culture and employee [...]
The term “sustainability” encompasses a broad range of non-financial metrics that affect a company’s financial condition and performance. Media attention on ESG or environmental, societal, and governance matters has increased public awareness and prompted concerns about how sustainability issues could impact [...]
Interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters has grown significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. And that momentum may continue under the Biden administration. Currently, about 90% of large public companies voluntarily publish so-called “sustainability reports” that communicate performance [...]
SSF recognized for their commitment to social, environmental, and corporate governance Pleasanton, CA, August 19th – Sensiba San Filippo LLP (SSF), a leading Northern California-based accounting and business consulting firm, is honored to be recognized by CREW Silicon Valley with a Community [...]
Imagine you’re driving on the freeway. You’re maintaining the speed limit, abiding by all traffic laws, going about your typical morning commute. A flashy red sports car suddenly appears in your rearview mirror, tailgating inches from your bumper. After [...]
Increasing diversity is a key initiative at many companies in 2020. This movement goes beyond social responsibility — it can lead to better-informed decision-making, improved productivity and enhanced value. Congress has also jumped on the diversity-and-inclusion bandwagon: Legislation is [...]
Sustainability reports explain the impact of an organization’s activities on the economy, environment and society. During the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, stakeholders continue to expect robust, transparent sustainability reports, with a stronger emphasis on the social and economic impacts [...]
