Tag: ethics
Boards need to stop ESG greenwashing and recognise reputational threats
There is no standard measure of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance—and the system is largely being used as greenwash.
Calls grow for tougher rules on human rights in supply chains
The Corporate Justice Coalition says the UK cannot be viewed as a leader on human rights based upon the current Modern Slavery Act.
Organisational culture is the key to rebuilding trust in audit
Audit firms need to develop an organisational culture that empowers auditors to consistently and courageously do the right thing.
Ethics chief Patricia Harned: ‘Retaliation has a silencing effect on culture’
The chief executive of the Ethics and Compliance Initiative (ECI) on rising unethical behaviour, reporting and retaliation.
Ethical investor Trillium issues warning to Alphabet over whistleblowing
The asset manager has filed a shareholder resolution calling for Alphabet, Google’s parent company, to review its whistleblowing policies.
What scandal is waiting to be exposed at your company?
Non-compliant conduct is already taking place somewhere inside your operations. And scandal is one of your greatest business risks.
Survey reveals lack of policies and procedures for corporate ethics
Less than half of firms have board oversight of corporate ethics, while only 42% undertake mandatory ethics training for employees.
Aptiv CEO Kevin Clark on the effective integration of corporate purpose
How strong values and clear communication with the board helped guide one of the “world’s most ethical companies” through the pandemic.
Ethics survey reveals global pandemic of misconduct
The pressures of the Covid-19 crisis are leading companies around the world to compromise ethical standards, researchers warn.
Firms need ‘two layers’ of AI governance
Research suggests large companies need two layers of AI governance if they are not only to supervise its use but also exploit its advantages.