Tag: corporate social responsibility
Firms with a strong CSR record are more likely to survive a crisis
Academics identify link between CSR and survival, showing that companies where CSR is a priority were less likely to delist in the pandemic.
Good governance boosts companies’ CSR performance
Study concludes that “corporate board reforms… appear to have a positive spillover for non-financial stakeholders”.
Legal CSR measures are ‘fraught with conceptual contradictions’
There is growing global enthusiasm for corporate social responsibility (CSR). But a new study says legislation can bring its own problems.
When corporate social responsibility is mostly for show
Under pressure to be good corporate citizens, politically endorsed firms in emerging markets often choose philanthropy over adopting greener practices.
Equality pays: the economic and social benefits of women on boards
The economic, social and environmental benefits derived from greater gender equality on boards are numerous—and increasingly important to investors.
From codes to committees: the institutionalisation of business ethics
Ethics committees are a powerful signal of commitment to an ethical agenda. A recent study looked at the factors that determine whether an organisation takes this step.
Investors signal unease with banks’ support for Hong Kong security law
Aviva Investors’ CIO reveals concerns about HSBC and Standard Chartered’s backing for the new law, which has been widely criticised.
Black Lives Matter: US corporates speak out
Companies are increasingly willing to take a stand on social and political issues. But experts warn that words must be backed up by policies.
Social factors ‘now key to good corporate governance’ says ICGN
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted social failures and “deep” inequality which must be addressed by business, warns the global governance body.
What every business can do to help during this crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic does not render us completely helpless. Large corporations, small businesses and communities can work together to build a sustainable future.