Tag: risk
Why are firms avoiding ESG innovation?
Research in South Africa highlights the need for board-level involvement in order for ESG to move beyond risk mitigation.
Most businesses ‘vulnerable to or at high risk’ of cybercrime
A mere 13% of firms are ‘resilient’ to cyber-attack or disruption from AI-powered assaults, research reveals.
One key move that will boost corporate sustainability
An efficient mechanism for hearing complaints and redressing grievances is a powerful tool for governance and human rights due diligence.
Businesses at risk of ‘mistaking’ their ethical priorities in the face of economic woes
The impact of the cost-of-living crisis, high energy costs and inflation tops list of risks in Institute of Business Ethics research.
Governance chiefs lambast ‘capricious abandonment’ of audit reform
Chartered Governance Institute writes open letter calling for Kemi Badenoch to restart reform agenda.
Changes to London listings ‘expose investors to undue risk’
FCA proposals will ‘roll back’ governance and mean ‘weaker voting rights’, writes global investor stewardship body.
AI is about governance, not tech
The potential of artificial intelligence is huge, as are the pitfalls. Here’s how to get to grips with the governance required.
Do ESG bonuses improve sustainability?
ESG bonuses are on the rise: are they improving sustainability or just increasing executive wealth?
Regulator updates UK governance code
Reporting on internal controls is a key feature of the scaled-down 2024 update, as is the principle of ‘comply or explain’.
2024 uncertainties: inflation, interest rates, trade wars and skills shortages
An expert panel discuss their view of global trends for the business world in Board Agenda’s The Macro Memo podcast.