In this article we discuss COP26, climate change and the actions and commitments we have made.

The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland has today welcomed the publication by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of the UK Stewardship Code 2020 (the Code), believing that the revised version reflects the changing needs of asset owners and public expectations. The governance body believes, however, that the increased focus on reporting to asset owners may have an impact on the quality and quantity of engagement with companies and the emphasis on ESG issues risks provoking more ‘policy statements’ than the ‘outcomes and effectiveness’ focus recommended by the Kingman review. The FRC and its successor will need to monitor asset manager reporting and activity to ensure that this is not the case, the Institute stresses.

Audit committees need to ensure that they are fit for purpose to keep up with shifting ESG reporting requirements.

How does corporate governance act as an enabler for good business within organisations, and as a driver of economic growth?

The Sentebale case has been a PR disaster. What does it tell us about charity governance?

The evidence is clear: financial rewards for whistleblowers work. But that doesn’t mean just throwing money around to root out wrongdoing

The DMCCA introduces new protections for consumers, including a more rigorous approach to environmental credentials. Non-compliant firms could be all greenwashed away.

Stock indices around the world had a robust 2024 and started this year strongly. But falling numbers of IPOs and an ongoing trend for take-privates have denuded the exchanges on both sides of the Atlantic. So it pays to remind ourselves – and especially those new to the profession – why good governance matters to public markets.

While keeping up with incoming sustainability reporting requirements may feel overwhelming now, it is a step towards reliable reporting to support effective future decision-making.