European directors’ association ecoDa says standardisation of data to aid comparability may not result in more sustainable companies.

Putting competing shareholder and stakeholder interests on an equal footing risks hampering board decision-making, says ecoDa report.

Boards must set the tone for due diligence as consumers and regulators scrutinise how firms address environmental and human rights risks in supply chains.

The European Confederation of Directors Associations warns that forcing big companies to regulate the behaviour of their suppliers could be counterproductive.

Is corporate governance being used to resolve the agency problem and shift companies to new organisational models? Recent reforms suggest this is happening, even if it is not intended—and the future looks teal.

Blockchain is a headline issue but how does it affect corporate governance? At a recent corporate governance discussion forum, academics, regulators and technology experts heard how blockchain can enhance governance and turn shareholder votes into cheap and secure decision-making.

What began as a response to corporate scandal, corporate governance is making great strides in driving leadership accountability in Europe—but it’s still a work in progress, with views and policies differing considerably.

The UK’s Financial Reporting Council has published proposals for a streamlined governance code, while research from Mazars, in association with ecoDa, finds compliance with the existing framework to be variable.

The short-term nature of stock exchange business models hampers the ability of boards to focus on long-term goals, says directors’ association.

The group representing company directors across Europe says whistleblowing needs clearly defined roles, not payments.