Tackling greenwashing from a governance perspective

Our thought leadership is based on a quantitative survey of 130 governance professionals, 26 qualitative interviews with organisations across several different sectors, and an analysis of committees amongst the FTSE 100

Engaging an independent reviewer can bring greater objectivity and fresh insights to the process, and to help the board identify any issues that it might need to address. It can also provide some reassurance to stakeholders that the board takes its responsibilities seriously.

Further insights on effective governance in uncertain times

This guidance sets out the steps you might want to take when a new trustee joins the board of your charity. New trustees need support to get up to speed with the charity’s governance, projects, operations, stakeholders and impact. This support is offered through an induction process.

This guidance note consolidates and expands upon the principles highlighted in the Charity Governance Code in relation to the management of conflicts of interest.

This document sets out standards which charity trustees should follow and provides suggestions to help trustees in fulfilling their duties.

Organisations that take governance seriously will invest in the continuous improvement of their board, including board performance review and evaluation.