Tag: supply chain

Why you need a policy on human rights
As well as being the right thing to do, this element of a sustainable business model gives your company a competitive edge.

Director Reference Guide: board governance for a resilient supply chain
How do you control a company’s supply chain and its effects? Partnerships built on trust and stability are a great place to start.

ESG policies depend on ‘personal interest’ of C-suite
Audit committee chairs cite pressure from leaders and investors as a key driver for ESG activity, YouGov research finds.

UK boards struggle to embed ESG in strategy
Most recognise the importance of sustainability, but face challenges in translating ESG aims into strategy and operations, research finds.

Pressure builds on EU to amend due diligence rules
More companies have added their voices to the call to make the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive align with UN standards.

How climate change alters the financial landscape
To achieve sustainability, companies and boards will need to look not only to their operations, but also to their finances.

CEO turnover rises steeply
The researchers say political changes and business difficulties may have accelerated turnover, which has risen 150% in the FTSE 100 alone.

The politics and geopolitics of controlling shareholders
Shareholders with a controlling interest influence not only financial matters but can also wield great power over policy and politics.

How to make the right decisions
Speed and flexibility are key to cutting through the current ‘web of complexity’ and driving value in a downturn.

Larry Fink puts focus on finance and inflation
Although BlackRock’s CEO does not mention the term ‘ESG’ in his annual letter, he highlights the investment risks posed by climate change.