Risk
Board leadership, 21 January, 2020
How boards can help shape the future of capitalism
Many of the risks affecting companies today are systemic. Responses that focus solely on improving individual business performance are inadequate.
Investment, 15 January, 2020
BlackRock CEO letter issues warning on sustainability disclosures
Larry Fink says BlackRock will be “increasingly disposed to vote against management and board directors” who do not show progress on sustainability.
News review, 23 December, 2019
2019: The year in governance
This year saw the climate crisis accepted as a board-level issue, audit reviews, a UK election and a new focus on human rights and business purpose.
Research, 13 December, 2019
Survey launches to reveal boardroom risk thinking
Companies are operating in a world of unprecedented risk. But do boards have the skills to manage these risks—and are they prepared for the future?
Legal, 10 December, 2019
Anti-bribery and corruption efforts ‘compromised’ by poor procedures
More than half of anti-bribery and corruption procedures and 40% of risk assessments examined by consultancy GoodCorporation were rated “inadequate”.
Employee well-being, 25 November, 2019
Organisations are still falling short on staff mental health
Despite progress on policies, a poll reveals businesses still have a long way to go to improve the mental health and well-being of their employees.
Sustainability reporting, 23 October, 2019
TCFD summit confirms climate risk should be your board’s priority
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) has set a pathway for climate risk to become an integral part of corporate governance.
Corporate responsibility, 21 October, 2019
UN treaty renews focus on the role of business in human rights
While climate change has dominated the agenda in recent years, a new UN treaty means human rights will require similar attention in the boardroom.
Hiring processes, 21 October, 2019
Due diligence in recruitment requires the human touch
Verifying a senior hire’s CV is vital to avoid costly mistakes. But due diligence in recruitment requires more than database checks alone.
Sustainable finance, 8 October, 2019
Mark Carney predicts more action on climate-related risk disclosures
Governor of the Bank of England warns that the global financial system needs to put climate-related risk “at the heart of decision-making”.