Contents

Board engagement on sustainability 

Although there has been an upward trend in director engagement on sustainability issues, it is still largely the exception rather than the rule amongst most US companies.

Governing for the long term 

An annual report from PwC gauges whether boards have orientated themselves toward a longer-term governance focus in light of short-termism.

The value of diversity 

SGX reviews CG Code compliance

The future of governance

Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas considers some issues and poses some questions for directors.

The role of stewardship

Dr Hans-Christoph Hirt looks at the proliferation of stewardship codes and similar guidance around the world and implications for institutional investors.