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26 May 2022 - Anna Barford and Jane Nelson discuss the need for, and benefits of paying living wages and discuss the key findings of their report The case for living wages: How paying living wages improves business performance and tackles poverty. It can be difficult to see a way out of the current...

26 April 2022 - This blog is the first in a series from CISL Fellow, Professor Richard Calland on Why Boards Must Lead. It explores the core fiduciary responsibility of the board of directors, and how it has changed substantially, before inviting a deeper critical reflection on the fundamental purpose of a business and the implications for board governance. It concludes by laying the leadership gauntlet for boards to reset their mission and rewire their approach to leadership, so as to fundamentally rethink the role of business in society and the economy.

21 April 2022 - In her latest blog, Clare Shine highlights the need and opportunity for influential families to take leadership to enable regenerative and resilient societies. She explores the fundamental shifts that will be required and the investments that progressive families are making to grow their capacity to lead change.

28 March 2022 - Dr Gemma Cranston, CISL’s Director for Business and Nature, reflects on the crucial role of nature, signals of positive change and the need for businesses, financiers and policy makers to align to deliver a nature-positive future.