ESG
NEWS: ESG, 8 February, 2022
Companies cut emissions after earnings calls that mention climate
Research shows link between earnings calls that discuss climate and a subsequent reduction in the firm’s carbon emissions—and its stock price.
NEWS: Corporate culture, 3 February, 2022
Rio Tinto report reveals culture of sexual harassment, bullying and racism
Over a third of young female workers have been sexually harassed, with bullying “systemic” and racism “normalised” in some parts of the firm.
INSIGHT: Selection, 3 February, 2022
Why the right sponsors are crucial to women’s leadership progress
Women need sponsors who will help them to access the mission-critical assignments that lead to top executive roles.
INSIGHT: Culture, 31 January, 2022
GE whizz: Jack Welch’s focus on corporate culture was ahead of his time
To judge GE only on its recent performance is to vastly underrate its achievements—in particular, its strong, consistent corporate culture.
NEWS: Report, 26 January, 2022
Ethics in the technology sector remains a headline issue
For a second year running technology is the sector that garnered the most news stories about ethical lapses—with data privacy a key concern.
NEWS: Governance, 24 January, 2022
Stakeholder capitalism ‘won’t work’—but investors need to do more
London Business School/Investor Forum report backs the shareholder model, but urges investors to take responsibility for stakeholder issues.
NEWS: Governance, 20 January, 2022
BlackRock CEO letter: stakeholderism ‘is not woke’, it’s capitalism
Larry Fink declares stakeholder governance is not an “ideological agenda” but “capitalism, driven by mutually beneficial relationships”.
INSIGHT: ESG, 19 January, 2022
It’s time for boards to make new resolutions on ESG performance
Recognition that significant change is needed and determination to drive progress are vital if boards are to improve sustainability.
NEWS: Reputation, 18 January, 2022
Annual survey reveals 42% of the public consider business ‘unethical’
The Institute of Business Ethics says just 40% of those polled in its annual survey think business is ethical—down from 59% in 2020.
NEWS: ESG, 17 January, 2022
PwC CEO survey reveals climate strategy challenges
Just 37% of CEOs surveyed said carbon emissions targets were included in their long-term corporate strategy.