Our dataset gives us unique insight into what the UK small-cap community needs to know about ESG.
Read on for our latest insights
Unlocking potential: A call to action for Social Mobility
We are delighted to see our recent article on Social Mobility co-authored with Progress Together published in City AM.
Income inequality is a major global challenge, with the poorest 50% owning just 2% of wealth. The UK is the worst performing European OECD country on socio-economic equality and social mobility, with barriers including access to education, social networks, and career progression.
In this article we explain the macro challenge, the opportunities for firms, and how socio-economic diversity strategies can be built into corporate responsibility and sustainability strategies, and form part of ESG reporting in line with global leading frameworks.
Cracking the Code: Small-Cap ESG Strategies in the Era of the Updated QCA Guidance
The updated QCA corporate governance code is live. Company's may not need to report on adherence for at least another year, however we suggest firms start understanding what they need to do now.
We have collated what leaders and boards need to think about now, not only to ensure corporate strategy and disclosures are aligned with the new QCA code as it comes into effect but to maximise practical business benefit from responding to these changes.
Gender diversity in AIM company boards: March 2024 Progress Report
In celebration of International Women's Day 2024, Addidat and Indigo: Independent Governance are delighted to collaborate for a second year to provide insights into gender diversity on the boards of AIM quoted companies.
Not all is equal in the carbon offset market - how to mitigate greenwashing concerns
With an increasing number of UK small-cap and AIM firms investing in their Net Zero strategies and the threat of greenwashing increasingly front of mind, how do companies continue to invest and communicate progress on their Net Zero strategies with confidence?
ESG trends in the small-cap market; what to expect in 2024
At Addidat, we've been bashing our heads together in the office and interrogating our data to produce our view on what lies ahead for the AIM and UK Small Cap communities and their ESG strategies.
Climate related risks and opportunities - the evolution of TCFD aligned reporting
Our data shows the number of AIM firms reporting climate-related risks and opportunities is likely to increase significantly in 2024, including several firms reporting on a voluntary basis. In this article we’ve provided the background on TCFD, as well as insights from our data on current reporting by AIM participants, and recommendations from our experience supporting our clients to meet these new mandatory reporting requirements.
Lost in Nature. Understanding a company's impact
You are just getting your head around climate change, and someone throws into the mix, “but what about the impact of your business on nature?” A primer for helping small-caps begin to understand TNFD.
Paying the real Living Wage - a social opportunity
With the ever-increasing regulations, societal awareness, and growing stakeholder expectations on the E of ESG, the S, social, can be more challenging for companies to find time to focus on, unpick, and demonstrate commitment and progress. One option is to pay staff the real Living Wage, and to become an accredited Living Wage Employer.
ESG - Getting out the starting block
It can be a big leap between, knowing you that need to do something, and knowing what to do to achieve it. This is a real challenge for many AIM listed firms considering where to start with an ESG strategy. In this short article, we explain how to go about it and how we are helping firms with this challenge.
Diversity - it’s good for business
A short post this week! But a vitally important picture recapping why diversity matters.