REPORTS, WHITEPAPERS & DIRECTOR BRIEFINGS

Looking for the latest research or a briefing on a key topic? Keen to explore best practice guides or read a case study? Board Agenda has compiled a selection of useful resources from industry bodies, regulators, academics and professional advisory firms from around the world in a simple-to-use directory.

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Resources

Brought to you by KPMG

On the 2026 nomination committee agenda

KPMG draws on insights from research with board members to highlight seven considerations for nomination committees 2026 agendas.

Brought to you by World Economic Forum

Board Leadership for Growth and Resilience: Guiding Principles for Climate and Nature Governance 2026

This World Economic Forum guide from Chapter Zero Alliance and Deloitte provides a practical framework to help boards move to action.

Brought to you by Forvis Mazars

C-suite barometer: outlook 2026

Forvis Mazars collected the views of more than 3,000 C-suite executives across 40 countries, for its sixth annual C-suite barometer.

Brought to you by World Economic Forum

The Global Risks Report 2026

The World Economic Forum surveyed more than 1,300 global leaders and experts, to explore global risks in 2026.

Brought to you by EY

EY 2026 Geostrategic Outlook

Geopolitical developments continue to reshape the global operating environment in profound ways. EY identifies three core themes.

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NACD 2026 Governance Outlook: Governing for Growth Amidst Disruption

This annual report from NACD in the US offers practical guidance to help boards build resilience, agility, and effective governance.

Brought to you by Forvis Mazars

Growing Global: Harnessing the power of reporting and data insights 2025

In this report, Forvis Mazars explains how embracing, bolstering and applying reporting will help businesses grow globally.

Brought to you by UN Global Compact

Trailblazers & Transformers: UK business sectors redefining sustainability 2025

This UN Global Compact report examines six sectors that will shape the UK’s progress on meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Brought to you by Forum for the Future

The Future of UK Orchard Fruit (October 2025)

The Forum for the Future's collaborative research engaged over 150 stakeholders in search of a vision for a climate resilient orchard sector.

Brought to you by Diligent

Boardroom resilience: Practical governance for risk, readiness and rapid response

This Diligent and Board Agenda report explores how directors can strengthen oversight, build governance agility and prepare for disruption.

Brought to you by KPMG

Ten Key Regulatory Challenges of 2025

KPMG in Africa’s report identifies geopolitics, climate and sustainability and AI governance as some of the regulatory challenges of 2025.

Brought to you by TMF Group

Global Business Complexity Index 2025

TMF Group’s 12th annual report on global business complexity explores the challenges of businesses in an increasingly uncertain world.

Brought to you by ACCA

Sustainability reporting: risk and materiality 2025

ACCA’s sustainability guide takes a practical approach to helping businesses with sustainability reporting.

Brought to you by Diligent

What Directors Think 2025: a Changing Risk Landscape

Corporate Board Member, Diligent Institute and FTI Consulting surveyed 200+ directors of US companies on their agenda for the year ahead.

Brought to you by Forum for the Future

The Business Transformation Compass 2.0

From Forum for the Future, this is a practical guide to business transformation and value creation in turbulent times.

Brought to you by Board Agenda

Director Reference Guide: Legal Developments in UK Corporate Governance

This 'Director Reference Guide' from Board Agenda, with data from White & Case LLP, highlights the latest in UK law relating to governance.

Brought to you by Nasdaq

Digitising Governance: Exploring AI's Transformational Influence in the Boardroom

This Nasdaq report looks at best practices for boards embracing AI and how AI is being integrated in boardroom technology.

Brought to you by ACCA

ACCA Principles of Good Corporate Reporting

This ACCA report focuses on the narrative aspects of corporate reporting, such as for sustainability-related financial disclosures.

Brought to you by Financial Reporting Council

Climate-related Financial Disclosures by AIM and Large Private Companies 2025

The FRC's thematic review of climate-related financial disclosures by AIM and large private companies, following the first mandatory reports.

Brought to you by AlixPartners

AlixPartners Disruption Index 2025

The AlixPartners Disruption Index looks at what the companies are doing differently to mitigate the risks of our disrupted world.

Brought to you by Edelman

2025 Edelman Trust Barometer

The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer was conducted in October and November 2024, sampling more than 33,000 respondents across 28 countries.

Brought to you by World Economic Forum

The Global Risks Report 2025

The findings of the World Economic Forum Global Risks Perception Survey 2024-2025 captured insights from more than 900 experts worldwide.

Brought to you by Cranfield School of Management

The Female FTSE Board Report 2024

Cranfield’s The Female FTSE Board Report 2024 shows that 74 FTSE 100 companies are on target to have 40% women on board.

Brought to you by Forvis Mazars

Strategic Oversight in Supply Chain Management: A Guide for Corporate Boards 2025

This guide from Board Agenda and Forvis Mazars looks at how to build a purposeful supply chain that supports the strategy of your business.

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Governance Over Sustainability Reporting

This A4S insight report from 2022 explores different models and approaches for governance over sustainability reporting.