Tag: CSR
Net effects of mandatory CSR reporting ‘difficult to assess’
Academics warn that introducing mandatory corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting rules could have “unintended consequences”.
Why marrying societal impact with financial strategy takes time
While many investors are increasingly focused on environmental, social and governance, many firms fail to embed it into their core strategy. The reason may be that mixing societal impact with financial success can be a slow burn.
Books every board should have on its shelf this autumn
Summer is well and truly over and it’s time to get back to work. What better way than by expanding your library with some key reading matter?
Stepping up supply chain protection
Boards must pay heed to labour abuses in their supply chains by ensuring strong risk management and building stable relationships—or face the many damaging consequences.
A leading role for the future: Robert Swannell, M&S
As Robert Swannell departs Marks & Spencer as chairman, he tells Board Agenda that he is optimistic about the role of M&S and wider business in a more sustainable, engaged and happy society.
Overconfident CEOs are less socially responsible
Research reveals that the more confident a chief executive is, “the less their firm invests in activity that has a positive impact on society”.
Patagonia: the business of virtue
If Patagonia’s business model is a paragon of virtue, should more companies follow suit?
Societal costs of CEO hubris
The higher a CEO’s self-opinion, the less he or she can see the long-term value of corporate social responsibility.