Strategy

1. Sustainable business, 20 August, 2019

   US business leaders pledge to ‘redefine corporate purpose’

   Business Roundtable, a body whose members include the chief executives of Accenture and Amazon, has issued a new set of principles on corporate purpose and sustainable business strategy.

2. Investment, 12 August, 2019

   Sustainable funds prosper as strategic shift gathers pace

   Sustainable funds are growing in number and performing well, with conventional funds increasingly adjusting their criteria to include sustainability factors, according to a report.

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   Board evolution, 7 August, 2019

   Setting the pace: how to ensure your board is fit for the future

   EY’s latest whitepaper looks at the key actions boards should take now to ensure they set the pace—or risk falling behind.

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   Report, 19 July, 2019

   Outsourcing: the risks and rewards of a multi-faceted tool

   A new report examines how outsourcing offers financial and strategic advantages to organisations in an increasingly fast-paced business environment.

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   UN SDGs, 5 July, 2019

   Integrated reporting: a framework for a more sustainable future

   The International Integrated Reporting Framework will help companies translate their commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals into business models and corporate purpose.

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   Global business, 19 June, 2019

   Greece tops list of most complex international jurisdictions

   TMF Group’s Global Business Complexity Index ranks Greece the most difficult jurisdiction for international companies to do business in, with Brazil, Germany and China also in the top ten.

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   Corporate culture, 17 May, 2019

   Why mental health is a board-level issue

   Research released as part of Mental Health Awareness Week reminds businesses that awareness, open dialogue and prevention are key to protecting employee wellbeing at all levels of seniority.

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   Trends, 3 May, 2019

   The outlook for governance in 2019

   Governance concerns for boards to focus on in 2019 include data breaches, inclusivity, new codes and managing engagement. Board Agenda hears from the experts and looks at the strategic questions boards should be asking.

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   Engagement, 16 April, 2019

   Shareholders focus attention on diversity and climate

   ESG issues such as diversity and climate are becoming critical issues for shareholder engagement, according to a report from Legal and General Investment Management.

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   Finance, 4 April, 2019

   What impact investments mean for boards

   Latest figures from the Global Impact Investing Network indicate significant growth in impact investing, with women and millennials credited with driving the trend.

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   Reporting, 1 April, 2019

   More work needed on workforce disclosures

   A report from the Workforce Disclosure Initiative shows that while the volume of reporting on worker issues is up, the quality remains variable.

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    Sustainable investment, 6 March, 2019

    The growth of impact investing and the role of boards

    The market for impact investing is now worth around $1.3trn. It is an opportunity for boards to steer their companies towards work that returns social or environmental benefits.

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