Ethics
Workplace behaviour, 21 November, 2018
Portuguese workers lead on ethics
Research finds that Portuguese employees are the least likely in Europe to embrace unethical acts, while reporting on ethics proves poor across the world.
Labour relations, 5 November, 2018
How the Google walkout was no ordinary employee protest
Google staff staged a walkout in their thousands over the handling of sexual misconduct cases, possibly one of the first such actions where highly paid workers protested over company values.
ESG, 26 October, 2018
BlackRock’s sustainable investment ambition
After a decade or more of sustainable investment in Europe, BlackRock, the world’s biggest fund manager, announced that it wants to lead the world.
Human rights & CEO activism, 24 October, 2018
The Khashoggi crisis and the role of business
The boycott of this week’s “Davos in the Desert” conference in Saudi Arabia demonstrates the willingness of many CEOs to use their position to protest for human rights. Will it make a difference?
UN SDGs, 17 October, 2018
Sustainable Development Goals: which comes first?
There are 17 UN sustainable development goals—too many for a business to implement all at once. Carol Adams writes that the best way forward is to select the ones which align best with your business strategy.
Social governance, 16 October, 2018
Prepare for the transition to a zero-carbon, digital economy
The drive to a carbon-free economy, use of robotics and introduction of artificial intelligence will mean profound changes for the global workforce. Investors must play their part in managing a “Just Transition” for employees.
Responsible business, 8 October, 2018
Workforce disclosure – on the agenda and here to stay
Investors are increasingly concerned that the workforces in which they invest are properly supported. A new initiative will provide them with vital information to help ensure they are.
Responsible investment, 3 October, 2018
Rise in firms taking responsibility for ESG
Responsible investment is on the rise, according to a global survey of investment institutions, but there’s still some way to go before it becomes the norm.
Business ethics, 1 October, 2018
Business ethics and building a strong ethical culture
Poor ethical behaviour can destroy a company’s reputation, but establishing a strong ethical programme can lay the foundation for improved conduct and business performance.
Ethics, 25 September, 2018
Opinion split over the rise of the integrity officer
Integrity officers are increasingly becoming a fixture in large corporates, especially in the wake of various scandals. But are they really of benefit?