Globalisation, terrorism and climate change are three issues that have risen to the top of many companies' agendas. Shareholders are taking an increasing interest in environmental and social concerns that are helping to shape the world in which businesses operate and, in turn, companies are responding to the changes.

Management teams are adapting their skills, strategies and, in some cases, business models to position their organisations to take advantage of associated opportunities, as well as to manage related risks. So is the investment community keeping up with these changes?