Overlay

Series 3, Episode 4: The big “G” in ESG

We’re joined by guest Mark Crathern, head of NatWest Trustee & Depositary Services, who has picked three important aspects of governance to discuss.

Mark Crathern

Head of NatWest Trustee and Depositary Services

20 minute listen time

In this episode we have invited our guest Mark Crathern, head of NatWest Trustee & Depositary Services, to pick three important aspects from the very broad topic of governance, to discuss. He has chosen data imperfections, board diversity and disclosure.

Governance is important in creating a level of transparency by developing reporting that identifies and quantifies what is happening from an E and an S perspective and the impact this is having on the world and the macroeconomic environment.

Data imperfections need to be managed effectively to ensure governance requirements are fulfilled. Boards need to consider not just diversity in terms of gender and ethnicity but to embrace a wider array of knowledge, experience, and backgrounds, such as scientists and environmentalists, to challenge assumptions that are being made. Finally, disclosure is a critical area, as although there is increased consistency in reporting standards and requirements, verifying that information and measuring impact and exposure is not always easy.

Take a listen to our podcasts on our Insights hub.

Keywords:

Latest insights

Series 3, Episode 5: Avoiding financing ourselves into extinction

We’re joined by guest Andrew Mitchell, Vice Chair of the TNFD, the task force on nature related financial disclosures and the founder and CEO of Equilibrium Futures, to discuss the risk to nature and biodiversity and the important role the finance industry plays.

30 Jul 2024

Securing the Future of the Funds Industry

There is nothing permanent except change, as attendees heard at the recent Fund Governance 2024 conference, hosted by NatWest Trustee & Depositary Services.

29 May 2024

Funding emerging green technologies: opportunities and challenges

A recent roundtable discussion with RBS International's clients revealed while there is appetite to invest in transition energy and emerging technologies, concerns over scalability, risk and near-term returns are causing investors to approach with caution.

23 May 2024