Tag: corporate purpose
Fresh detail for reforming Section 172
Push continues to reform company directors’ duties so that they embrace a wider circle of stakeholders.
Ben & Jerry’s governance tested in court
Unilever, owner of the ice cream brand, is in conflict with the governance legacy put in place by Ben & Jerry’s when it changed hands.
Virtual AGMs fall out of favour
Research shows companies seek in-person shareholder approval for their intentions, which this year often include climate transition plans
What’s a company for? Milton Friedman responds
The ongoing lively debate about corporate purpose has caused me to reflect further on the dialogue between Milton Friedman and Socrates…
Corporate sanctions against Russia indicate a new level of social responsibility
McDonald’s, IKEA, Apple are some of the well-known corporations making a stand against Russia. And this is about more than just good PR.
Corporate-startup partnering can be a force for good
Corporations and startups have complementary capabilities that can generate solutions with both an economic payoff and social impact.
MHP chair offers a case study in crisis leadership in Ukraine
John Rich is co-ordinating MHP’s distribution drivers throughout the country: “If we fail the biggest distribution of food in Ukraine fails.”
Stewardship goals: creating value, responsibly, with a sense of purpose
Stewardship starts with the character of the company, and at its core is the idea that a business is conducted to meet human and social needs.
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.
TUC urges change to company law that prioritises shareholders
New report says the balance of company interests has swung too far towards shareholders and “away from working people who create the wealth”.