22 January, 2020
Why stakeholder capitalism is dominating the global business agenda
Like it or not the debate about “stakeholder capitalism” is coming to dominate discussion of big business around the world. Further evidence comes at this year’s
27 November, 2019
British Academy issues principles to ‘put purpose at the heart of business’
Anglian Water this year changed its articles of association, or constitution, to recognise that its business purpose went beyond profits and benefits for shareholders to include long-term value for cu...
20 August, 2019
US business leaders pledge to ‘redefine corporate purpose’
It’s been a long running debate in recent years but now a group of heavyweight business leaders in the US have chosen a side. Business Roundtable, a body whose members include Julie Sweet, chief exe...
11 June, 2018
Japan’s wave of governance reform is welcomed, and isn’t over yet
The end game is a shared one between companies and investors—preserving and enhancing long-term corporate value, benefiting society as a whole and contributing to sustainable economic growth. [pu...
16 May, 2018
Why boards should be clear about long-term value
Boards are under pressure to demonstrate their commitment to long-term value creation and show how they are delivering it in a balanced way, within a framework that measures their success. Politicians...
24 November, 2017
Sustaining momentum: Daniel Schmid, SAP
“Put yourself in my shoes,” says Daniel Schmid. “It couldn’t be better.” The chief sustaina...
20 November, 2017
There’s still everything to gain from having workers on boards
Through the debate on the government’s corporate governance proposals, a clear consensus has emerged that boards must invest in engaged relationships with their...
13 November, 2017
Secret Ned: The serious dream of sustainability
You will be pleased to hear that this is going to be a serious Secret Ned. About time, some may say. It's serious because we are talking a...
29 August, 2017
Directors must do more to restore public trust
As directors we are the most important players in how business is conducted, and we are role models for the cultures that we support in our compa...
21 August, 2017
