Tag: board diversity
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.
Axa introduces 33% gender diversity target for investee companies
Policy will apply to the developed world, with firms in emerging markets challenged to have at least one female director, or 10% of places on larger boards.
Investors want gender diversity on boards—but aren’t sure about targets
While investors are split on the issue of adopting targets, support is growing for taking proactive steps to promote greater board gender diversity.
Putting more women at the helm of corporate boards
Research shows that women often outperform men in critical board-leader competencies. If only there were more female board chairs.
Parker Review reveals slow progress on ethnic minority appointments
Latest update of Sir John Parker’s report finds 37% of FTSE 100 companies surveyed have no ethnic minority representation on their boards.
Key trends in corporate governance for 2020
Five leading voices in corporate governance explain their priorities—and predictions—for the year ahead.
FTSE 100 boards fail to improve BAME representation
Increase in gender diversity is not matched by black, Asian and minority ethnic representation, with people of colour “super-glued to the corporate floor”.
‘Practical actions needed’ to improve board diversity
Strategic intent is not enough, warns a new white paper on board diversity. Organisations need a practical roadmap to help build better boards.
New threats to ‘diversity of thought’ despite better board composition
While the number of women on boards is rising, an increasing reliance on hiring from the fields of accountancy and finance may impact on diversity of thought, says a new study.
Broadening board diversity is good corporate governance
Having more women and people from diverse ethnic and skill set backgrounds serving as board directors has real and measurable benefits for the health of your organisation.