Daily BriefsESG

Daily Brief ESG: With Most Companies Still Unable to Show Results and more

In today’s briefing:

  • With Most Companies Still Unable to Show Results, There Is No Returning to “Stakeholderism”


With Most Companies Still Unable to Show Results, There Is No Returning to “Stakeholderism”

By Aki Matsumoto

  • Most companies have only made superficial improvements to meet numerical targets, and have not attempted to improve capital profitability or stock price valuation through improvements in board practices.
  • Very few companies proceed with uncodified practices based on company policy. Conversely, these companies demonstrate a willingness to change from their previous management style.
  • Previously, the idea of “treating shareholders equally with all other stakeholders” was widespread among many companies. As a result of “Stakeholderism,” capital profitability and stock price valuations have continued slow.

💡 Before it’s here, it’s on Smartkarma

Sign Up for Free

The Smartkarma Preview Pass is your entry to the Independent Investment Research Network

  • ✓ Unlimited Research Summaries
  • ✓ Personalised Alerts
  • ✓ Custom Watchlists
  • ✓ Company Data and News
  • ✓ Events & Webinars