Governance
NEWS: Due diligence, 7 September, 2022
Campaigners protest against EU due diligence proposals
Objectors say the directive on corporate sustainability and human rights falls short, while companies criticise the demands it makes.
NEWS: Net zero pledges, 5 September, 2022
Companies fail to credibly commit to net zero pledges
Corporate governance needs a booster of ‘green pill’ obligations to hold organisations to account over their promises, write academics.
COMMENT: Whistleblowing, 2 September, 2022
The Secret NED: whistleblowing and the board
Formal whistleblowing means trouble, not only for the obvious reason, but because it shows the organisation failed to address valid concerns.
INSIGHT: Climate change risk, 1 September, 2022
Climate change gets up close and personal for board members
Shell’s directors are the first to face legal action for mismanaging climate risk. Two new INSEAD reports offer advice to board members to avoid the same fate.
NEWS: Human rights, 31 August, 2022
Pressure renewed for human rights due diligence
New poll reveals public backing for laws forcing companies to head off and weed out human rights and environmental abuses.
INSIGHT: ESG targets, 26 August, 2022
3 things you can do to improve ESG
The role of boards is evolving as companies focus on accelerating their ESG journeys. What do you need to do to help speed things up?
INSIGHT: Governance, 24 August, 2022
How Nasdaq’s board diversity rule creates potential for real change
New Nasdaq rules requiring qualitative and quantitative disclosure about board diversity will better inform investors—and spur progress.
INSIGHT: Board expertise, 22 August, 2022
What the world can learn from Nordic boards
Proactive, engaged and democratic, corporate boards in Nordic countries are well-placed to deal with today’s complex operating environments.
INSIGHT: Sustainability, 17 August, 2022
ESG legislation: What are the FRC proposals?
The FRC has set out its plans to help integrate sustainability into corporate governance, reporting and audit reforms.
NEWS: Webinar, 15 August, 2022
Business transformation is a priority now, say experts
As business survival depends on adapting to the changing post-pandemic economic landscape, it’s as well to be ahead of the game.