Tag: London Business School
News round-up: this week in governance
Chairs should ‘probe’ and not ‘bully’; investors not so sweet on sugar; ‘psychopathic’ leaders are a myth.
Parker Review sends ethnic diversity challenge to FTSE 350
This year’s report shows that, although significant progress has been made, many companies have increased diversity through NED appointments.
ESG resilience requires leaders to manage without certainty
Boards lack the understanding needed to face environmental and social challenges, according to LBS professor.
‘Easy’ carbon targets keep executive pay high
Executives get ESG pay-outs despite ‘inadequate progress’ on carbon emissions, London Business School research suggests.
News round-up: this week in governance
Target diversity early; directors job market ‘ossified’; US extends duty of oversight; ‘kindness bias’ hinders women at work; cake vs karaoke.
Risk: beware the leadership clique
The rapid collapse and bankruptcy of huge cryptocurrency exchange FTX carries a salutary lesson about the need for challenge on every board.
News round-up: this week in governance
COP27 call for climate change transition plans; putting purpose at the heart of business; a disappointing take on diversity Down Under.
News round-up: this week in governance
Decarbonising ‘brown’ industries; funds pulled from BlackRock; the legitimacy of dual class shares; investors slow to address sustainability.
Investors influence ESG performance, study reveals
Researchers find that, among the many drivers for improving ESG, intervention by corporate investors is key.
Paying for sustainable performance
How do you align ESG and value? Linking incentives to ESG targets needs focus, empowerment and co-ordination, recent research finds.