ESG
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INSIGHT: Stakeholders, 29 September, 2021
In extreme times, we need new priorities for corporate governance
Corporate governance that prioritises shareholder profit maximisation is no longer adequate in light of the challenges that society faces.
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INSIGHT: Research, 18 August, 2021
What really determines CEO compensation?
A CEO pay survey highlights the underlying differences of opinion that may cause disagreements on remuneration—and also areas of agreement.
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INSIGHT: Leadership diversity , 28 May, 2021
What works? Achieving gender balance on executive teams
Creating an organisation where women hold senior leadership positions in proportionate numbers should be considered a major change programme.
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INSIGHT: Strategy, 28 May, 2021
The challenges of balancing purpose with performance
Investors now expect firms to have a purpose that meets the needs of all stakeholders and delivers returns. It is a difficult equation to balance.
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INSIGHT: Strategy , 20 May, 2021
Company purpose is more than a marketing slogan—it’s a new philosophy
Embedding company purpose requires businesses to think about every process their organisation operates—and accept that there will be trade-offs.
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INSIGHT: Sustainability, 26 April, 2021
The ‘G’ in ESG: what needs to be reported on governance
Transparency and governance incentives, together with responsible investors, elevates sustainability among board priorities.
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INSIGHT: Board leadership, 26 April, 2021
Why boards should address value preservation at a strategic level
Stakeholder groups are increasingly demanding that boards focus on value preservation in their decision-making.
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INSIGHT: Investors, 13 April, 2021
AGM season will see focus on reporting, remuneration and communication
While not exactly back to business as usual, companies are likely to feel investor pressure on a range of non-Covid topics in 2021.
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COMMENT: Risk, 1 April, 2021
What scandal is waiting to be exposed at your company?
Non-compliant conduct is already taking place somewhere inside your operations. And scandal is one of your greatest business risks.
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COMMENT: Strategy, 4 March, 2021
Three ways for the board to enhance its climate competency
Companies are seeing increasing demand for climate action from governments, investors and stakeholders. How can your board meet the challenge?
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INSIGHT: Responsible investment, 26 January, 2021
Why Covid-19 is driving action on climate, biodiversity and social justice
The pandemic has underlined the importance of sustainable investing to global progress on ESG and stakeholder governance.
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INSIGHT: Outlook, 11 January, 2021
Beyond Covid: risk and resilience among governance trends for 2021
Digitalisation, diversity, risk and resilience are just some of the governance issues set to dominate the corporate landscape in 2021.
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INSIGHT: Strategy, 3 December, 2020
Corporate purpose: elevating performance from board to brands
Directors should familiarise themselves with the emerging practices that companies can adopt to embed purpose and drive performance.
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INSIGHT: Board composition, 23 November, 2020
New ISS benchmarks increase the pressure for diverse boards
The US ratings agency recommends voting against directors of firms without racially or ethnically diverse board members from 2022. But details are lacking.
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INSIGHT: Strategy, 16 November, 2020
A checklist for boards in the new normal
Covid-19 has spurred corporate boards to improvise new practices while keeping those that have served them well. Here’s a run-down.
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INSIGHT: Corporate governance, 26 October, 2020
The ICGN Global Stewardship Principles: 2020 revisions
The updated ICGN GSP reflect shifts in market practice and regulation, as well as evolving attitudes towards stewardship.
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INSIGHT: Strategy, 12 October, 2020
Responsible innovation: implications for corporate governance
To address challenges such as Covid-19, a responsible innovation process is required. Here's how corporate governance can help.
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INSIGHT: Coronavirus, 6 April, 2020
What’s in your hand? How businesses can create social value
Companies are creating social value during the coronavirus crisis by thinking innovatively about what they can offer—and who could benefit.
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Strategy, 13 March, 2020
ICGN issues guidance for investors amid Covid-19 pandemic
International Corporate Governance Network says investors should demonstrate support for companies and avoid demands for short-term gains.
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Non-financial disclosures, 18 February, 2020
Better sustainability disclosures require clear reporting boundaries
Sustainability reporting needs to be internally consistent, theoretically sound and a useful source of data for decision-making. We're not there yet.