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Governance – my gut instinct

It started on a high altitude skiing expedition. Scientist and doctor Tim Spector found that he was rapidly losing his...

Make the journey your own

I made a bad decision last week, whilst walking in the Lake District. It was one of those experiences that...

Our better nature

This week I am off to Cumbria for some autumnal fell-walking in the Western Lakes. This will take me back...

On behalf of which people?

‘I don’t think the passengers will notice any difference’ said Transport Minister Grant Shapps as he announced that South Eastern...

Stewardship could deliver what ESG cannot. Here’s how:

Two weeks ago,  I argued that ESG is not an investment category. It is an adjective, not a noun. It doesn’t...

Rebellion and the boardroom

‘The first principle of 21st century economics is to protect the life-supporting systems of the living world. That’s why I stand,...

ESG is not a noun: it is an adjective

Imagine being told that the evidence is now overwhelming that eating more food contributes to longer life. If you are...

Stewardship’s quiet hero

Are there difficult environments where aggression and bullying are the only way to get results? This question was raised in the...

Better judgement

I am a judge. Not in a court of law, but in a rather special company award scheme. For the...

First steps towards a wealth creation manifesto

Is the governance and proper conduct of our companies a priority for the UK government and Kwasi Kwarteng, the Business...