Ethics
NEWS: Ethics, 6 September, 2023
Companies’ ethical stance on Russia goes unrewarded
Stock returns fell at multinationals that took action after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, research project shows.
NEWS: Diversity, equity and inclusion, 5 September, 2023
Diversity ‘a chance to increase a board’s problem-solving ability’
But organisations that approach diversity, equity and inclusion from a compliance perspective fail to reap its benefits, research finds.
RESOURCE: Stakeholder engagement, 4 September, 2023
Director Reference Guide: how to benefit from stakeholder engagement
It’s no longer about show and tell: now it pays to build an honest relationship with your investors, customers and other stakeholders.
NEWS: D&O Insurance, 16 August, 2023
Call to curb ‘superstar’ CEOs with D&O insurance
US states need to legislate to stop executives from insuring their own directors in the way Elon Musk did, writes law professor.
COMMENT: Ethics, 7 August, 2023
Ignore trust at your peril
Consumers and employers expect ethical corporate behaviour—and will vote with their feet when trust is breached.
NEWS: Technology, 26 July, 2023
Most business leaders see AI as a ‘force for good’
Executives look to the ‘huge advantages’ of AI and see a role for business in addressing concerns, survey of CEOs reveals.
RESOURCE: Sustainability, 20 July, 2023
Director Reference Guide: embracing the UN’s sustainable development goals
The 2030 agenda to transform the world is ambitious, but there’s a role—and benefits—for every board. Here’s how to get involved.
NEWS: Ethics, 14 July, 2023
Corporate ethics fail to win people’s confidence
Public trust in UK businesses is six points down on last year, research by the Institute of Business Ethics finds.