What is governance and why does it matter? Governance underpins the entire management of an organisation — whether it’s a business, charity, or public service provider.

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This guide is The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland’s attempt to provide some clarity to the world of ESG, regardless of in which type of organisation or sector the reader works.