FutureBoards aims to set the agenda and drive public debate on corporate governance issues. Please find some of our opinion pieces and interviews below.
In the post-Covid-19 era, companies are navigating a transformative landscape, with the ESG megatrend reshaping boardroom strategies to address the growing demands of investors, consumers, activists and regulators. Boards need to extend their responsibility beyond shareholders, embracing a holistic approach that considers the broader impact on all stakeholders in an increasingly interconnected and conscientious global community.
Where did ESG come from? Many attribute a 2004 United Nations report called Who Cares Wins as the first mainstream use of the concept. It raised awareness for something many boardrooms had been working to incorporate, albeit under different names or forms.
For too long, board directors have been dragging their feet in making crucial changes with regards to their board’s role, composition and work processes. Geopolitical unrest, digitalisation and climate change didn’t seem to escalate any sense of urgency. And then came Covid!
When Norway introduced a 40 percent gender quota on the boards of listed companies in 2006, it was seen as a much-needed step toward equality. Now private firms are on the agenda.
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