Tag: BP
Why big firms are rarely toppled by corporate scandals
An analysis of the effects of a wide variety of business scandals shows that only rarely is the effect as severe as we might imagine.
BP and Shell windfall tax row reveals lack of progress on purpose
Claim that windfall tax would hurt clean energy investment shows the change in mentality towards purposeful business isn’t taking root.
Board moves at RBS; BP; and Safestyle
RBS CFO quits prior to its AGM; BP’s outgoing chairman to head up influential European business group; and Safestyle’s chairman quits after one month in the role.
BP leadership set to change in search for new chairman
Reports suggest that oil giant BP is preparing to start the search for a new chairman, to replace Carl-Henric Svanberg.
CEO pay is falling, says PwC study of annual reports
PwC study finds that more than 40% of FTSE 100 companies that have so far published annual reports have not given CEOs a pay rise.
BP cuts chief executive’s pay package by 40%
Oil company’s remuneration committee chairman decides on “discretion” for chief executive’s pay after consulting with shareholders.
Institute of Directors issues pay warning
Recent shareholder revolts on boardroom pay deals have prompted the IoD to warn companies of the risks they run.