AIM-listed companies are increasingly being asked to compile and publish sustainability disclosures.
For many, this feels like just another administrative task, something to tick off the list as part of the annual reporting cycle. But while the process may seem burdensome, the intent behind the legislation is far more meaningful.
The goal isn’t to make reporting more difficult or to add complexity to annual reports. Rather, it’s to encourage companies to invest in the planet’s natural capital, to think beyond short-term compliance and consider long-term sustainability. Yet, for many businesses, the immediate experience is one of obligation, not opportunity.
Currently, the emphasis from regulators and stakeholders is on the mechanics of disclosure: Is the information complete? Is it timely, accurate and decision-useful for investors? But this focus is expected to evolve. Over time, the question will shift from “Are you reporting correctly?” to “Are you a responsible steward of the planet?”
The challenge is that companies are being asked to report before they’ve had the chance, or the incentive, to truly understand what sustainability means for their business. Ideally, understanding would come first, followed by reporting. But most organisations don’t act unless they’re required to, and many lack the bandwidth or appetite to fundamentally rethink their approach to sustainability.
The stakes, however, couldn’t be higher, and we don’t need to spell out the importance of protecting our planet. Instead, we’re here to help you take meaningful action.
HOW CP HELPS AIM-LISTED COMPANIES LEAD ON SUSTAINABILITY
At CP, we work with AIM-listed businesses each day. So, we understand the unique pressures that you face, balancing growth, governance and investor expectations. That’s why we’ve built a specialist team that operates at the intersection of sustainability advisory and AIM compliance.
We don’t just help you meet disclosure requirements; we help you unlock the value of sustainability as a strategic asset. Here’s how:
- Disclosure & Reporting Support
ESG reporting can be a complex, time-consuming exercise. Littered with acronyms and technical language, we often call the landscape an ‘Alphabet Soup’. And if you don’t have the resource, or you’re not completely clued up, it can leave a bad taste in your mouth. Our team ensures your disclosures are accurate, timely and decision-useful, without becoming a reporting burden.
- Data & Systems Readiness
We assess your current data landscape and help you build the systems and processes needed to collect, manage and report sustainability data with confidence.
- Board & Investor Engagement
We support AIM boards in understanding their sustainability responsibilities and help you communicate your ESG story in a way that resonates with investors and stakeholders.
- B Corp Expertise
As the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, we bring first-hand experience of what it means to embed purpose into your business, and we can help you explore whether B Corp certification, or similar frameworks, could be right for your journey.
- AIM-Specific Knowledge
Our AIM specialists understand the nuances of life on the junior market, from governance and audit to investor relations. We tailor our sustainability support to fit within your broader AIM obligations and growth strategy.
At CP, we don’t just help AIM-listed companies tick boxes. We’re helping them build businesses that last. Sustainability is a business imperative. And we’re here to help you turn it into a competitive advantage.
