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Every day is Earth Day for companies committed to ESG and CSR
22 April 2022
The increasingly observable impacts of global warming and climate change are set to intensify over the coming years and even decades if businesses do not take action. Read more
Expect the Unexpected: Effective Risk Governance in an Uncertain World
19 April 2022
21st Century businesses have had to endure a wide range of disruptive events, including global financial crises, pandemics, wars, social and economic turmoil and the effects of climate change, to name but a few. Read more
Why is ESG relevant to organisations with a social purpose?
14 April 2022
Recent research indicates that charity boards are reporting ESG matters but as discrete parts of good governance rather than considering them holistically. Read more
Cyber security governance - a constantly evolving regulatory subject
11 April 2022
Although cybersecurity remains at the top priority of most organisations, regardless of size, it continues to be a challenge to deal with as the majority of cybersecurity breaches happen due to human error. Read more
Six things all companies need to know about ESG reporting
07 April 2022
ESG reporting is a complex space that’s no longer only relevant to the largest companies. Here are six things every company needs to know. Read more
P&O Ferries sackings – illegal, immoral, ill thought out?
05 April 2022
Recent redundancies at P&O Ferries have resulted in public outcry, but the consequences for the business remain to be seen. Read more
Chancellor’s Spring statement
23 March 2022
In contrast to the Autumn budget when the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, was relatively upbeat, today’s Spring statement summarised a more down beat assessment of the economy. Read more
A voice for small and mid-caps on ESG
15 March 2022
In this article Lorence Nye, Head of Policy at the Quoted Companies Alliance, discusses the journeys and challenges of small and mid-caps in regards to ESG. Read more
Governance challenges for Irish charities in 2022
14 March 2022
In this article Diarmaid Ó Corrbuí, CEO of Carmichael, discusses some of the challenges charities are facing this year in the Irish region. Read more
One year on from SFDR: how have ESG reporting demands changed?
10 March 2022
In this article Will Wilson, ESG Assistant Vice President at Climate Lead, discusses some of the changes to reporting in the last year. Read more
International Women's Day 2022
08 March 2022
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland is committed to promoting gender equality. To celebrate International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme of #BreakTheBias, we are sharing the stories of key women leaders in governance from around the world. Read more
Russian invasion of Ukraine: what it means for governance professionals
01 March 2022
There is no doubting the ramifications for business and other international and UK organisations, or the attention government is now placing on tracking the real owners of business and property in the UK. Read more
Cognitive diversity – the journey is only just beginning
22 February 2022
Diversity can take many forms. People from ethnic minorities, those with experience in different sectors and younger people can all bring new perspectives to board discussions. Read more
Achieving gender equality in the boardroom
08 February 2022
For almost 150 years Girls Friendly Society (GFS) has worked with girls and young women and right now our focus is gender inequality. Read more
Climate-related disclosures and the governance professional
03 February 2022
According to the World Economic Forum, ’extreme weather’’ and ‘’climate action failure’ are among the top five short-term risks to the world, but the five most menacing long-term threats are all environmental. Read more
Being on top of Ultimate Beneficial Ownership compliance: Key takeaways
15 December 2021
In this article Chris Butler, Head of Operations at Mercator® by Citco, discusses the principles that you can follow to help you to manage your company / multinational corporation UBO compliance efficiently. Read more
Revised Code for Sports Governance released today Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland response 7 December 2021
07 December 2021
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland welcomes today’s publication of the revised Code for Sports Governance and its accompanying commentary. Read more
2021 Awards - the winners revealed
17 November 2021
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland’s 2021 Awards were back with a bang at the London Park Lane Hilton Hotel last night and how great it was to be able to celebrate the achievements. Read more
Compliance chaos and complexity – How teamwork streamlines and simplifies the corporate secretary role
11 November 2021
At Computershare, we understand the importance of teamwork and have placed tremendous value on our efforts to create a team environment with our clients and their corporate secretaries. Read more
2021 Awards shortlist reflects the good work going on in the governance space
05 November 2021
We are now just weeks away from announcing the winners of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland’s Awards for 2021. Read more
COP26 climate change actions
05 November 2021
In this article we discuss COP26, climate change and the actions and commitments we have made. Read more
2021 Awards: shortlists reflect governance expertise across all sectors
04 November 2021
The excitement is mounting as we draw nearer to announcing the winners of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland’s Awards for 2021. The shortlists are now available. Read more
Interview: Adv. Selebalo Ntepe
28 October 2021
In this article we sat down with Adv. Selebalo Ntepe, Deputy Chairman of the Institute of Directors Lesotho, to discuss governance across the African diaspora. Read more
Taking to social media to support #WorldMentalHealthDay
20 October 2021
In this article we discuss World Mental Health Day and the social media poll the Institute took of the governance community. Read more
Takeaways from our Charity Governance Summit 2021
19 October 2021
In this article Sara Drake, Chief Executive of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, discusses some of her key takeaways from our recent summit. Read more
Modern slavery: The hidden in plain sight
18 October 2021
In this article Boglarka Radi discusses modern slavery and it's importance within an ESG framework. Read more
Professional education in the post-pandemic era
22 September 2021
In this article Sarah Colley from First Intuition discusses the modes of delivery of professional education during the pandemic and how that will influence the delivery in the future. Read more
Why fundraising is a matter of good governance
19 August 2021
In this article we discuss why fundraising is a matter of good governance. Read more
The role of the junior and how automation might impact on that
10 August 2021
In this article Diligent discusses how automation might impact the role of the junior within the Secretariat team. Read more
Global tax reforms and transparency
29 July 2021
In this article Sanne’s Shervin Binesh, Lisa Aune and Joe Betts share some of the key developments in corporate taxation. Read more
Freeing up time through automation
19 July 2021
In this article Diligent discusses how automation can lead to better governance. Read more
2021 in review - the year investors turned up the volume
06 July 2021
In this article Peter Fowler discuss the marked change in shareholder engagement and attitudes towards AGMs. Read more
Five employee rights you need to know
02 July 2021
In this article Hubert Day discuss the importance of knowing your rights as an employee because they are designed to protect both you and others, contributing to a better quality of life and work. Read more
How modern governance meets the ESG imperative
23 June 2021
In this article Diligent discusses the shift of priorities for boards towards ESG concerns. Read more
More information, more often: why digitisation is essential to modern governance
16 June 2021
In this article Diligent discusses how rapid advances in technology and other factors have led to a digital transformation in business. Read more
The Rise of the Company Secretary
07 June 2021
Lockdown has thrust one position very much front and centre of corporate life – the company secretary. The role has been evolving for some years, but the Covid crisis has really sped up its development into a dynamic, highly sought-after position, central to the effective running of companies across the UK. Read more
Why cognitive diversity is set to be a major driver of boardroom capability and business performance
24 May 2021
Cognitive diversity within the boardroom is increasingly in focus following its inclusion in the 2018 UK Corporate Governance Code. Read more
Nasdaq Governance Solutions discuss how the Parker Review has impacted ethnic diversity in boardrooms
19 May 2021
In this article Nasdaq Governance solutions discusses the Parker Review, what the study reveals, and how it has influenced ethnic diversity in the boardroom. Read more
Celebrating success
14 May 2021
In this article Sara Drake, Chief Executive of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, reflects on the virtual graduation ceremony we held to celebrate the exam success and professional achievements of over 300 graduates and members on 13 May. Read more
Powering digital transformation with modern governance
06 May 2021
As the pandemic unfolded and home working became mandatory, boards and legal departments were forced to rapidly implement digital alternatives. To respond to these diverse pressures, boards have had to work faster, with a deeper level of insight than ever before, and this change of pace is set to become the status quo. Read more
Why employee share ownership must form part of the post-COVID-19 economic recovery
29 April 2021
Over the past year, the Social Market Foundation (SMF) has been undertaking new research into employee share ownership in the UK. Read more
Human rights, governance and modern slavery in the UK
28 April 2021
In this article Boglarka Radi considers the potential impact of modern slavery as a governance issue. Read more
Hello The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, goodbye ICSA
26 April 2021
This year marks 130 years since the Institute first came into existence. It started life in 1891 as the Institute of Secretaries and today represents the interests of governance professionals around the globe. Read more
Government’s response to the Law Commission report on technical issues in charity law
22 April 2021
In this blog, Louise Thomson FCG, Head of Policy (NFP) at The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, outlines some of the Key recommendations presented by the Law Commission. Read more
A crisis in personal liability protection for board members?
20 April 2021
As Churchill once put it: ‘Never let a good crisis go to waste.’ In this blog we discuss the issue of personal liability protection for directors and how it has steadily climbing up boardroom agendas over the last year. Read more
ESG and Brexit
15 April 2021
In 2018, the EU set out a clear action plan for sustainable economic growth. The EU’s objective is to maintain growth without creating problems for future generations due to depleting resources or environmental crises, such as climate change. Read more
ESG Rating schemes: Which to target, and how to do well
08 April 2021
A lot of time and effort can go into responding to ESG rating schemes. How do you know which one(s) to focus your efforts on, and what can you do to increase your company’s score?. Read more
Three ESG lessons organisations should learn from COVID-19
06 April 2021
Black Rock CEO Larry Fink’s annual letter to CEOs is always closely scrutinised. As the head of the world’s largest institutional investor, he identifies the issues companies must prioritise to generate long-term value. Three key lessons emerge from Fink’s focus on ESG. Read more
ESG the top priority for 2021
01 April 2021
In February, governance professionals polled by the Institute and The Core Partnership placed ESG at the top of their list of priorities for 2021. Sara Drake looks at some of the issues facing governance professionals. Read more
