Ethics

1. NEWS: Ethics, 26 August, 2021

   CEOs who post on social media ‘more likely to trade in their own stocks’

   Academics reveal “preliminary evidence” of a connection between social media activity and the likelihood of unethical business conduct.

2. 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.

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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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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