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Surge in UK small and mid-cap bosses linking bonuses to ESG

Most senior executives feel under pressure to implement ESG measures, such as net-zero programmes and well-being considerations, as the battle for talent remains red hot, research from Peel Hunt and SIFA Strategy shows

Carbon emissions, health and safety measures and diversity, equity and inclusion stats have been among the most frequently used ESG metrics used when deciding bonuses
Carbon emissions, health and safety measures and diversity, equity and inclusion stats have been among the most frequently used ESG metrics used when deciding bonuses Photo: Getty Images

Bosses of UK small and mid-cap companies are paying even more attention to ESG performance, which is increasingly being linked to their bonuses and impacting their ability to retain top talent.

Despite concerns that the green agenda could take a backseat in 2023, as companies grapple with a global recession and cost-of-living crisis, ESG influence in the boardroom shows no signs of slowing, according to new research from investment bank Peel Hunt and specialist ESG consultancy SIFA Strategy.

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