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Climate change, 15 January, 2018
MPs ask if voluntary climate-risk reporting recommendations are enough
A inquiry by UK MPs into green finance initiatives will also ask whether climate-change-risk disclosure recommendations from a G20 task force will work as a voluntary process.
Technology, 12 January, 2018
Ethics institute reveals principles for safe use of AI
The use of artificial intelligence has caused concern, but the Institute for Business Ethics has published a framework for the ethical use of the new technology in the hope of minimising risk.
Business transformation, 10 January, 2018
Dixons Carphone CFO to join M&S as retailer steps up transformation plan
Humphrey Singer is to bring his digital know-how and transformation experience to Marks & Spencer, as the retailer looks to reduce its reliance on physical stores.
Remuneration, 10 January, 2018
Persimmon CEO defends bumper bonus scheme
Persimmon chief executive offers defence of bonus scheme that caused resignation of both chairman and remuneration committee chairman.
Employment tribunals, 10 January, 2018
AA ‘astonished’ at former exec chairman’s wrongful dismissal claim
Former executive chairman Bob Mackenzie brings a wrongful dismissal claim against the AA, following his gross misconduct dismissal last year—a move that has dumbfounded the organisation.
Remuneration, 5 January, 2018
Fat Cat Thursday renews pressure over executive pay
High Pay Centre’s Fat Cat Thursday reveals that FTSE 100 CEOs can earn in three days what the average employee is paid in a year.
Public perception, 5 January, 2018
Reputation of business improves since Brexit
The Confederation of British Industry finds that Brexit and young people have focused discussion on the role and reputation of business in society.
Infrastructure, 3 January, 2018
Tyler becomes chairman at Amey
Chairman of housebuilder Bovis takes on the leadership of infrastructure company Amey.
Sustainability, 2 January, 2018
Japanese companies face call for rapid improvement on ESG
The chief investment officer of the Government Pension Investment Fund of Japan calls on companies to make the country the most improved market on ESG measures.
Remuneration, 2 January, 2018
European CEO pay ratios highest in UK, France and Germany
Study reveals the UK has the biggest pay ratios for chief executives, closely followed by France and Germany.