Tenets of good corporate governance

This report sets out key issues for companies to think about when considering their long term business model and strategy. It examines the interrelation between businesses and the context in which they operate, encouraging them to embrace good practice that facilitates long term growth.

Tenets of good corporate governance

Issues that commonly recur across the debates on corporate governance globally:

  1. the relationship between companies and society
  2. diversity and balance in organisations
  3. enabling an effective board
  4. executive remuneration
  5. gatekeepers of corporate governance

These issues, both individually and taken together, demonstrates that the long-term prosperity of society relies on businesses and vice versa. The report therefore approaches corporate governance by looking at its larger purpose and desired outcomes.