Ethics News

1. Corporate governance, 27 April, 2020

   Social factors ‘now key to good corporate governance’ says ICGN

   The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted social failures and "deep" inequality which must be addressed by business, warns the global governance body.

2. Legislation, 24 April, 2020

   Investors call for mandatory human rights due diligence

   Some of world’s biggest asset managers, including Aviva, Federated Hermes and Robeco, have signed up to the Investor Alliance for Human Rights.

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   Due diligence, 20 April, 2020

   Businesses ‘must consider human rights’ amid pandemic response

   Campaign groups have warned that due diligence on human rights should remain central to organisations' response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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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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   Corporate culture, 3 April, 2020

   Fall in number of boards that ‘discuss ethics on a regular basis’

   Research from the Institute of Business Ethics reveals that ethics, values and culture are struggling to find a home at the top of boardroom agendas.

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   COMMENT: Regulation, 5 March, 2020

   Section 172 reporting is an opportunity to increase transparency

   New S172 reporting requirements should spur firms to review how board decisions are reached, and push boards to learn more about the views of stakeholders.

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   Technology, 26 February, 2020

   Big data ‘poses biggest ethical challenge’ for businesses

   Survey reveals 43% of executives see data management and governance as their top concern relating to technology-driven growth.

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   Ethics, 20 January, 2020

   Moral leadership has a positive impact—if you tread carefully

   Academics reviewed 300 studies of moral leadership to uncover the advantages and pitfalls for companies and their leaders, and found that nuance is key.