The Equality Trust is a UK charity focused on reducing economic and social inequality. It produces research, policy analysis and advocacy on income, wealth and power distribution, informing public debate and decision-making. Work supports evidence-based policy, social justice and improved wellbeing across the UK.

Kaya Partners provides political and geopolitical analysis, strategic advice and data-driven insights to help organisations understand how global politics and policy shape decarbonisation, energy transition, climate policy and risk. It supports businesses, investors and governments navigating political uncertainty and strategic decision-making.

Transparency International UK (TI-UK) is a UK-based anti-corruption NGO promoting transparency, accountability and integrity. It produces research, policy analysis and advocacy on corruption risks, illicit finance and governance. Work focuses on the UK and its global influence, engaging government, business and civil society, including public reporting, campaigns and integrity standards.

Center for Global Development is an independent, non-profit policy think tank focused on reducing global poverty and improving development outcomes. It produces evidence-based research, policy analysis and practical tools on global development, climate, health, migration and economic growth to inform governments, institutions and decision-makers worldwide.

NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) is a standalone multi-sovereign venture capital fund, backed by 24 NATO Allies, deploying over €1 billion in deep tech investments. It invests in cutting-edge science and engineering startups to strengthen defence, security and resilience across allied nations, with a focus on AI, biotech, autonomy and space technologies.

PLOS (Public Library of Science) is a non-profit open access scientific publisher dedicated to advancing open science and accessible research publishing. It publishes peer-reviewed open access journals spanning life, health, sustainability and technology research, enabling free online access to scientific findings globally.

ODI (Overseas Development Institute) is an independent, non-profit global affairs think tank focused on international development, climate, humanitarian policy, economics and social inclusion. It delivers high-quality research, policy advice and events to inform global policy and practice and address inequality, poverty and sustainable development.

RAND Europe is an independent, not-for-profit policy research organisation dedicated to improving policy and decision-making through rigorous, objective research and analysis. It conducts evidence-based research across defence, health, technology, social policy, education and more to help governments, institutions and organisations make informed strategic decisions.

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is a UK Government ministerial department responsible for national health and adult social care policy, funding and oversight in England. It supports ministers, shapes health and care strategy, and leads on public health, NHS policy and care delivery frameworks.

CFA Institute Research and Policy Center (RPC) is a finance research hub turning investment research into insights that strengthen capital markets, advance ethics and improve investor outcomes. RPC publishes policy analysis, research reports and industry perspectives for investment professionals, regulators and policymakers, grounded in CFA Institute expertise and market trends.

CFA Institute Research and Policy Center (RPC) is a finance research hub turning investment research into insights that strengthen capital markets, advance ethics and improve investor outcomes. RPC publishes policy analysis, research reports and industry perspectives for investment professionals, regulators and policymakers, grounded in CFA Institute expertise and market trends.

University of Cambridge is a public collegiate research university in Cambridge, England, founded in 1209. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate education, conducts world-leading research across disciplines and contributes to global discovery, innovation and society. Cambridge attracts diverse students and partners, and publishes academic outputs across fields.

New Economics Foundation (NEF) is an independent UK think tank advancing economic systems that support social justice, environmental sustainability and wellbeing. It produces research, policy analysis and advocacy on inequality, climate, public finance and democratic economics, informing decision-makers, civil society and communities seeking a fairer economy for people and planet.

Impact Frontiers is a finance-focused NGO advancing impact investing practice.It helps asset owners, asset managers and advisors integrate social and environmental impact into investment decision-making through frameworks, research, case studies and peer learning programmes, supporting impact measurement, management and capital allocation across public and private markets.

This conceptual paper examines corporate sustainability reporting, distinguishing investor-focused sustainability-related financial disclosure from broader impact reporting. It argues investor interests are imperfectly aligned with societal goals and concludes that complementary financial and impact reporting standards are needed to support accountability, capital allocation and sustainability transition.

This study analyses 1,659 FTSE 350 observations to explore the link between ESG performance and organisational narcissistic rhetoric. Findings indicate that high ESG performance correlates with increased self-promoting language, though greater board gender diversity mitigates this effect. Additionally, strong financial results are positively associated with narcissistic corporate narratives.