Talkback Submission Call: “Corporate Governance and Business Ethics”

by John Howell
Aug 25, 2015 1:30 PM ET

CSRwire

At a recent CSR Investing Summit sponsored by S-Network Global Indexes, there was a strong focus on the “G” pillar of ESG—(environmental, social, and governance)—issues. Keynote Speaker Kevin Parker, CEO of Sustainable Insight Capital Management, said that his investment decision-making begins with governance. He looks for “good” governance by boards, management, and related stakeholders as the bottom line for what makes a “good” company. He and other speakers and panelists described ethics—fair practices—as key to defining “good” governance. Simply put, a good company is one that has good governance—and that’s a good investment opportunity.

For September, we’re calling for blogs on the subject of corporate governance and business ethics. Subjects could include:

• Gender diversity, on boards and in the workplace

• Pay gaps, from gender to C-suite vs. employee

• Integrating ESG values into strategy and practice

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John Howell is the Editorial Director for 3BL Media, Justmeans, CSRwire and Social Earth.  His journalism experience as an editor and writer includes senior positions and published articles at ElleArtforumHearst Magazinesthe New York Times MagazineInterviewthe Los Angeles Times, and others.  Howell can be reached at jhowell@3blmedia.com.