The London Stock Exchange has issued guidelines to more than 2,700 companies listed on its UK and Italian exchanges about how to include environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in disclosure statements. The move comes as "climate risks, labour and human rights, and transparency have become core factors in making investment decisions", the LSE said. In a statement, it said: "The ESG disclosures are designed to provide investors with information that is relevant for their investments decisions, including an assessment of risks associated with particular projects or projects, and details regarding any
The London Stock Exchange has issued guidelines to more than 2,700 companies listed on its UK and Italian exchanges about how to include environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in disclosure statements. The move comes as "climate risks, labour and human rights, and transparency have become core factors in making investment decisions", the LSE said. The guidelines are in line with the UN's Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative, which urges firms to be transparent about their ESG impact.