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As governments, financial institutions and consumers devote unprecedented attention to climate issues, agile mid-market companies around the world are well placed to respond and to be the engine room in the delivery of the pledges made at COP26.

As we move from voluntary ESG initiatives to mandatory legislation, we explore what the banking sector needs to prioritise.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials are no longer merely a ‘nice to have’: they are a must have for much of the mid-market.

Four key barriers in the way of the mid-market realising its sustainability aspirations.

Higher growth expectations are being seen widely across the world, with slightly elevated levels recorded in the more developed parts where vaccine roll-outs are helping economies to rebound strongly.

The impact of COVID-19 on the workforce has made inclusiveness more important than ever.

With a large proportion of office-based workers abruptly transferred to a home working model due to COVID-19, businesses were forced to adapt. When the challenges of enforced home working – such as home schooling and less-than-ideal working spaces – recede, and flexible working can be more tailored, the positives will be enhanced.

Business landscape changes since March 2020 present an opportunity for organisations to create a more inclusive, innovative culture, in which all their employees are engaged. But in order to take advantage of this unique window in time, leaders need to utilise particular skillsets.

Many employees now experience the challenges of having to juggle work and home responsibilities, set up shop in less than ideal environments, and being cut off from day-to-day interaction with colleagues.

For 17 years, Grant Thornton has been tracking the global progress of women in senior management. In the last 12 months, unprecedented events have had an unforeseen and unparalleled impact on that progress.

Grant Thornton UK’s latest research into corporate governance reveals only a minority of firms are joining up the dots of governance to create sustainable value.

What practical steps firms can take to embrace a more sustainable approach?

It's time to pause, reset, and go. We take a look at the internal enablers and external drivers to reset your business.

Find out where technology and digital can help build resilience in your operations.

How you can implement greater efficiencies in your business to be in pole position?

Prepare your business to raise finance to invest in change.