Ethics
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COMMENT: Ethical business, 11 August, 2021
The UK has gone from leader to laggard on business and human rights
As new laws emerge around Europe, it’s time for the UK to hold business liable for human rights abuses in supply chains around the world.
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NEWS: Legislation, 7 July, 2021
Calls grow for tougher rules on human rights in supply chains
The Corporate Justice Coalition says the UK cannot be viewed as a leader on human rights based upon the current Modern Slavery Act.
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INSIGHT: Strategy , 20 May, 2021
Company purpose is more than a marketing slogan—it’s a new philosophy
Embedding company purpose requires businesses to think about every process their organisation operates—and accept that there will be trade-offs.
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NEWS: Strategy, 20 April, 2021
Rise of the machines requires a ‘stakeholder approach’ from boards
Researchers suggest treating artificial intelligence and machine learning as a corporate responsibility issue could help mitigate its risks.
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NEWS: Ethics, 15 April, 2021
Ethical investor Trillium issues warning to Alphabet over whistleblowing
The asset manager has filed a shareholder resolution calling for Alphabet, Google's parent company, to review its whistleblowing policies.
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NEWS: Research, 26 March, 2021
Survey reveals lack of policies and procedures for corporate ethics
Less than half of firms have board oversight of corporate ethics, while only 42% undertake mandatory ethics training for employees.
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NEWS: Ethics, 10 March, 2021
Ethics survey reveals global pandemic of misconduct
The pressures of the Covid-19 crisis are leading companies around the world to compromise ethical standards, researchers warn.
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NEWS: Executive pay, 1 March, 2021
Furlough cash adds to ethical dilemmas around executive pay
The Investment Association and investors Fidelity have both warned companies against excessive pay where furlough money has yet to be repaid.
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NEWS: Board composition, 21 December, 2020
Pandemic shows ‘broader range of expertise’ is needed on boards
The 'multidimensional impact' of Covid-19 underlines the need for greater boardroom diversity, says the Institute of Business Ethics.
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COMMENT: Ethics, 11 December, 2020
Australian parliamentary report slams Rio Tinto board and culture
Investigation concludes the relationship between the Rio Tinto board and CEO was a key factor in the Juukan Gorge scandal.
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COMMENT: Ethics, 4 November, 2020
Can business leaders be more effective human rights advocates?
Businesses are increasingly expected to engage with societal issues. Boards will need new skills to meet the challenge.
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INSIGHT: Ethics, 2 November, 2020
If you get on with your boss you’re more likely to lie for them
New research reveals that employees are more likely to engage in unethical behaviour for a boss with whom they have a good relationship.
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INSIGHT: Corporate governance, 26 October, 2020
The ICGN Global Stewardship Principles: 2020 revisions
The updated ICGN GSP reflect shifts in market practice and regulation, as well as evolving attitudes towards stewardship.
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NEWS: Corporate governance, 25 September, 2020
Boohoo board in the firing line over governance failings
Report by Alison Levitt QC criticises the fashion retailer's board for presiding over "unacceptable" working conditions posing "a significant risk of disaster".
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INSIGHT: Strategy, 16 September, 2020
Four principles to keep your business’s social purpose goals on track
The pandemic has underlined the need for social purpose. Here's how to make it part of your short, medium and long-term strategy.
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INSIGHT: Corporate culture, 3 September, 2020
Three cognitive biases perpetuating racism at work—and how to overcome them
While many companies are doing more to tackle racial inequality, unconscious biases can undermine these efforts.
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INSIGHT: Research, 1 September, 2020
Covid crisis could lead employees to ‘compromise ethical standards’
Ethics & Compliance Initiative warns that the "extraordinary" changes forced by the pandemic could raise the risk of ethical transgressions.
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INSIGHT: Board composition, 17 August, 2020
Equality pays: the economic and social benefits of women on boards
The economic, social and environmental benefits derived from greater gender equality on boards are numerous—and increasingly important to investors.
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NEWS: Business issues, 14 August, 2020
Governance week: Covid business models, CEO pay, CSR, McDonald’s scandal
Business models in the pandemic; shareholder attitudes to CEO pay; incentives for CSR and former McDonald's CEO's workplace relationships.
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INSIGHT: Research, 12 August, 2020
From codes to committees: the institutionalisation of business ethics
Ethics committees are a powerful signal of commitment to an ethical agenda. A recent study looked at the factors that determine whether an organisation takes this step.