Boards and Governance

The board of Sweden’s Atlas Copco broke new ground in sustainability via its 2015 Annual Report.

Research finds three key reasons boards fail at CEO succession planning.

The historic Paris climate change accord needs businesses’ support if it is to succeed.

Global custody banks are in a position to become climate custodians for corporations and institutions.

Global economic leaders have made it clear: Companies cannot neglect environmental and human rights responsibilities.

Shareholder primacy is an ideology, not law, and boards have the option to consider other audiences.

Research offers insights into when trying to reach consensus is the right course, and when it isn’t.

The 2014 Sustainability Report by MIT Sloan Management Review, BCG and the United Nations Global Compact highlights new global collaborations.

New research underscores the gap between the ideal and the reality of board involvement on sustainability.

How do you develop strategy in a business environment exemplified by rapid change and uncertainty about the future?

Is board oversight — helpful as it can be — detrimental to innovation?

Boards need to monitor not only a company’s risks but also its ability to generate opportunities.

A study reveals how rating agencies weigh governance factors.