Month: July 2026

Stakeholder capitalism represents an approach to value creation that broadens corporate duties beyond shareholders to encompass employees, customers, suppliers, communities, and the natural environment, acknowledging that sustainable success relies on managing impacts and relationships across a larger ecosystem. As organizations move toward this model, expectations for reporting and disclosure are evolving because stakeholders increasingly seek reliable, decision-focused insights into how companies generate value over time.Why Reporting Expectations Continue to ClimbMultiple factors are rapidly intensifying the push for more comprehensive, detailed, and consistently standardized disclosures.Investor pressure: Major asset managers are increasingly weaving environmental, social, and governance considerations into how investments are…

Transition energy refers to investments that reduce emissions and improve system reliability while the global economy moves toward low-carbon energy. These investments include grid modernization, energy storage, flexible natural gas, carbon capture, hydrogen infrastructure, nuclear power, and efficiency upgrades. They are not a substitute for renewables; they are complements that help renewable energy scale faster and more reliably.How the Rapid Expansion of Renewable Energy Can Lead to Systemwide GapsWind and solar capacity has expanded at record speed. According to data from the International Energy Agency, global renewable capacity additions have exceeded 500 gigawatts per year in the mid-2020s. This growth…