Tag: corporate governance
Most investors believe annual reports contain greenwashing
PwC survey reveals extent of investors’ concerns about the truth of corporate commitments on environmental issues.
5 questions to help boards walk the green talk
It may sometimes take courage, but asking questions is the most effective thing a board director can do to address climate-related risk.
News round-up: this week in governance
FRC awaits powers for audit reform; CEO transferable skills ‘myth’; Asos cuts CEO bonus; compliance can stifle innovation.
Risk: beware the leadership clique
The rapid collapse and bankruptcy of huge cryptocurrency exchange FTX carries a salutary lesson about the need for challenge on every board.
Last-minute appeal to strengthen due diligence directive
Campaigners ask European Council to widen the ambit of EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence directive.
How listening to workers can boost business
Giving workers a greater say in the companies they work for can help to improve organisations, according to High Pay Centre research.
News round-up: this week in governance
Shared audit’s £1bn cost; failed UK energy firms had no internal audit; governance rules for all; is climate risk reporting an SEC matter?
EU under fire over sustainability reporting reforms
Campaigners fear that ‘limited’ EU draft directives on corporate reporting will hinder the creation of a ‘sustainable and just economy’.
Why we need audit reform right now
There is an “urgent need” for reform to the audit landscape as well as internal audit, the Chartered IIA argues.
NEDs ‘needed more than ever’ in times of uncertainty
The non-executive director’s role is to both challenge and listen to management, agreed the panel of a recent webinar.