Tag: stakeholder capitalism
Institute of Directors launches new corporate governance centre
The independent body will examine issues such as artificial intelligence, stakeholder governance and sustainability, as well as post-pandemic recovery.
US public backs shift to stakeholder capitalism amid Covid-19
Only 25% of people polled believe capitalism “ensures the greater good of society”, with 80% saying the pandemic has revealed “acceptable and unacceptable corporate behaviour”.
Measuring stakeholder capitalism: ESG, metrics and the board’s role
Hear from business leaders who are seeking to formalise common metrics and find out how board members can support initiatives for consistent ESG standards.
Covid-19 pandemic ‘has accelerated shift to stakeholderism’
Research from the Sustainability Board Report finds the crisis is highlighting the way business “depends on the collective support of society”.
Business Roundtable members ‘should become benefit corporations’
Harvard academics argue that the only way to make the group’s stated stakeholder commitments enforceable is for the firms to become benefit corporations.
Government bail-outs indicate ‘shift in mindset’ towards societal purpose
Denmark is leading a trend to impose restrictions on bail-outs, favouring business models that focus on stakeholders rather than shareholders.
Will Covid-19 accelerate the shift towards stakeholder governance?
The current challenging context will reveal to companies which of their shareholders have a long-term view—and which do not.
What every business can do to help during this crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic does not render us completely helpless. Large corporations, small businesses and communities can work together to build a sustainable future.
Stakeholder accountability at risk from the Covid-19 crisis
The current crisis is putting the concept of stakeholder accountability under strain. But experts warn that businesses will be judged on how they respond.
Company purpose and profit are not mutually exclusive
The view that a company may be either “profit-seeking” or “purposeful” is overly simplistic, with serious consequences for board accountability.