Strategy
NEWS: Sustainability, 20 October, 2021
UK green finance report puts focus on transition plans
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says requiring firms to disclose transition plans would help the UK to “set new global standards for sustainability”.
NEWS: Research, 12 October, 2021
Firms with a strong CSR record are more likely to survive a crisis
Academics identify link between CSR and survival, showing that companies where CSR is a priority were less likely to delist in the pandemic.
NEWS: Research, 8 October, 2021
Boards have intensified their attention on employee well-being, survey reveals
Board transformation survey also confirms the increased importance of resilience and digital transformation to boardroom discussions.
COMMENT: Stakeholders, 2 October, 2021
Corporate purpose: reasons for optimism, but vigilance is required
Many companies have acted in a compassionate manner since the pandemic began; others haven’t. Corporate purpose has made the difference.
INSIGHT: Strategy, 1 October, 2021
Does diversity deliver? We don’t know yet—and here’s why
Studies appear to show a causal link between diversity and financial performance. But the methods are not robust enough to draw this conclusion.
NEWS: Research, 29 September, 2021
Independent directors play essential role in assessing share buybacks
Study finds independent directors are efficient at monitoring buybacks and avoiding those “that would destroy long-term shareholder value”.
NEWS: Reporting, 21 September, 2021
In-house lawyers concerned about legal implications of ESG disclosures
Survey reveals that while US companies are happy to invest in ESG, their lawyers fear legal risks involved in increasing disclosures.
NEWS: Governance, 13 September, 2021
Academic warns that ‘good’ corporations are bad for democracy
So called ‘good’ corporations have “not actually changed, at least not in terms of their legal mandates”, claims Joel Bakan.
NEWS: Stakeholders, 1 September, 2021
US corporates ‘should do more’ to help environment and low-paid workers
Respondents to a recent US poll say a more “evolved” form of capitalism is needed to better reflect the interests of stakeholders.
INSIGHT: Research, 20 August, 2021
The relationships that create successful acquisitions
A study of start-up acquisitions shows that important patterns on both sides lead to a successful integration.