Tag: risk
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.
What use is governance in a recession?
Companies seeking competitive advantage in uncertain times will find that effective governance allows much sharper focus.
ESG grows in importance as driver of M&As
One in 10 mergers and acquisitions now has an ESG component, according to estimates by Bain & Co consultancy.
Climate litigation: how 2022 will shape 2023
This past year saw a rise in climate litigation, with a focus on the commercial sector and the exploration of claims relating to ESG issues.
Why we need to value whistleblowing
Encouraging staff to speak up and stop harm can reduce legal and reputational risk—both for the organisation and its board members.
D&O insurance looks to ESG liability
Insurers’ growing interest in corporate governance may drive companies to improve management of ESG risk, research finds.
Biodiversity crisis: pressure builds on companies
As COP15 in Montréal strives to protect ecosystems, investors are already showing concern about the risks to business of biodiversity loss.
UK boards face internal controls shake-up
The government’s reform proposals include seeking disclosures from many non-financial public interest entities.
Listen up—and get a feel for future risk
In a world rife with conflict, boards can develop valuable strategic opportunities from the geopolitical knowledge of their general managers.
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.