Tag: Paul Polman

Why nature is a business priority
With biodiversity loss affecting ecosystems and companies around the world, nature needs to have a seat at all boardroom tables today.

News round-up: this week in governance
Aviva issues climate warning; FRC seeks stakeholder insights; Unilever fights back; AI reporting needs improvement; and UK firms lead on ESG.

Board moves: Unilever and Rathbone Brothers
Paul Polman is to leave Unilever months after a failed HQ move; and Rathbone Brothers’ FD is to take the chief role.

Unilever opts for single Netherlands HQ and ‘one share one vote’
Unilever announces the end of its dual-registered structure to make Netherlands its home base, in a bid to improve governance and shareholder value.

Unilever’s takeover rejection becomes a turning point
Unilever this year defeated a takeover bid from American rival Kraft. But the episode has prompted questions over the Anglo-Dutch group’s ability to maintain its much-envied sustainable business model.

Global investor urges Unilever to stick with ‘sustainable’ business model
Old Mutual chief executive Richard Buxton calls on the company to maintain its focus on long-term sustainability after failed takeover bid.

UK governance needs radical overhaul to make business ‘purposeful’
Think-tank issues 22 recommendations calling for change to governance, asset managers and accountancy.