Non-profit trade association ISITC Europe CIC (ISITC) and solution provider Broadridge have established a new industry forum focused on the ESG-related challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
Known as the ISITC European ESG Forum, the forum aims to bring clarity to ESG topics and is open to all practitioners, from issuer corporate secretaries to investment institutions, retail brokers and regulators.
According to ISITC, ESG continues to be a very important topic, sparking industry debate on reporting standards, grading standards and the cost of compliance.
It adds that more discussion is needed if the efforts invested to date are to achieve the expected results and benefits.
Gary Wright, Director of ISITC Europe CIC said:
“Through collaboration, problems can be clearly defined and progress can be accurately measured, not only for the benefit of investors, but society at large.”
Demi Delem, Broadridge General Manager of International Investor Communication Solutions, commented:
“We are focused on the impact of ESG-related regulation and market sentiment on the industry and work with recognized industry bodies such as ISITC to positively impact market harmonization and interoperability. We value the opportunity to advance the agenda of
