The Importance of Conscious Governance in Organizations
Enrique Aznar, Director IE-Elecnor Ethical Governance & Business Knowledge Hub
September 26, 2024
Transparency Regulations and the Corporate Culture of Integrity
Environmental and social regulations imposed on companies can often be perceived as bureaucratic burdens that put them at a disadvantage compared to countries with less legislation, thus affecting their transparency and competitiveness. For this reason, many organizations end up doing the minimum that the law requires them to do. However, there are clear benefits for those that seek to build a reputation based on a culture of integrity.
July 29, 2024
The European Parliament has adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which will oblige companies to adopt rigorous transparency and sustainability practices from 2027. It will aim to improve corporate responsibility in the areas of human rights and the environment, while presenting new challenges and opportunities for companies in the name of a greener future.
June 4, 2024
Greenwashing: A Threat Without Clear Boundaries
Greenwashing, or the action of exaggerating, falsifying, or disguising certain business prac-tices as environmental concerns, is being targeted by the European Union and even the in-ternational community. Faced with the reputational risk of greenwashing, investors and companies are increasingly cautious and even resort to contrary actions, not reporting their initiatives with a positive environmental impact for fear of being accused of misleading their consumers.
April 3, 2024
Ethics and Compliance: A Historical Perspective
From the 70s, through the 2008 crisis, until today, companies have had the challenge of keeping up with the new regulations of the growing ethics and compliance programs.
February 2, 2023
Compliance programs require a change of approach and perspective to add value, contribute to better management, and positively impact the organization and society.
October 13, 2022
Being green is not a trend, it’s a survival strategy
How energy firms have survived the impact of COVID-19 and the Ukraine crisis through sustainable business models
October 3, 2022
Anti-Corruption Compliance Programs are increasingly required for contracting with the public and private sectors. What does this imply?
December 20, 2021
The European Union is committed to building a sustainable reference model that involves companies; what aspects need to be strengthened to accelerate this objective? (ESP)
September 23, 2021