Omani natural gas exporter cultivates strong governance
Companies that are determined to succeed in today’s business environment must manage their resources assiduously, do their utmost to prepare for least-likely-to-occur but possible risks, and secure the...
View ArticleTaiwanese tech firm embraces environmental initiatives
Finding greater efficiencies in energy consumption, be they for the single consumer or the large corporation, has been a focus of many firms in recent years, but one that has proved tricky, and...
View ArticleTurkish firm sets sights on strong governance
Vestel Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS (Vestel) was one of the first companies in Turkey to adopt corporate governance mechanisms in an attempt to enhance long-term shareholder value, as well as to...
View ArticleChilean beverage firm branches out
Chile is a country of startling contrasts and extreme beauty, with attractions ranging from the towering volcanic peaks of the Andes to the ancient forests of the Lake District. Known mostly for being...
View ArticleA global productivity slump?
An alarming trend has started to harm developed countries that have fuelled the global economy for the last century. While highly productive workers formed the backbone of economic growth in countries...
View ArticleFirms must abide by Bribery Act
In practical terms, this means companies with any US affiliation or presence must adhere to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) – as well as any local accounting laws and corporate compliance...
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The end of golden shares
In 2011, Rolls-Royce, the UK aerospace and defence group and the second-largest engine manufacturer globally, was granted approval from the City of London to appoint a foreign chairman or chief...
View ArticleWhen it comes to branding, just do it right
Nike, having been scrutinised through lengthy terms of past ethical negligence, has accordingly been made to focus more so on corporate social responsibility than the vast majority of its competitors....
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Changing tides for Chinese production
China’s cost advantage over manufacturers in industrialised nations is quickly evaporating. Higher labour costs stemming from more expensive freight charges and improvements in innovation and...
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Kesko: Risk management imperative
Kesko is a highly rated, listed trading sector company. It has around 2,000 stores engaged in chain operations in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia and Belarus. More than 1.3...
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China: A force for good in responsible business
There has been an increasing level of commentary on the Corporate Responsibility (CR) efforts of multinationals operating in fast growing markets. Much has focused on the giants headquartered in G8...
View ArticleChanging China’s corporate culture
The corporate environment in China is still relatively underdeveloped. While Western economies such as the US and Europe place great emphasis on the need for transparency and the need for companies to...
View ArticlePeruvian responsibilities
In 2011, Peru’s tax office, SUNAT, laid the groundwork for an economically savvy tax programme intended to channel vast sums of corporate tax into a select number of regional infrastructure projects....
View ArticleUNB sustain tradition of social responsibility
The post-crisis banking climate demands that market participants consider the global consequences of their actions wherever possible; a focus that has given rise to a new age of sustainability in...
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Beware your corporate behaviour
It has taken a few short months for Bangladesh’s reluctant government to succumb to foreign pressure after more than 1,100 workers and shoppers died when a clothing factory collapsed in Rana Plaza,...
View ArticleMorocco must demonstrate commitment to CSR
At 18 years of age, Moroccan-born Miloud Chaabi founded his first business YNNA Holding, then a modest start-up specialising in construction and real estate, though one that would later play host to...
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Japan leans in: Shinzo Abe’s push for womenomics
Women in North America and Europe have been vital participants in since the 1960s. From then, women have gone from housewives, to clerical workers and finally to top executives. It would be foolish to...
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Pirelli’s commitment to governance and sustainability
Pirelli is the world’s fifth-largest tyre manufacturer based on revenues and one of the oldest Italian multinational companies. Over the years, the company has prospered not only because of its...
View ArticleKB Kookmin Bank: committed to good corporate governance in South Korea
Corporate governance is important to non-financial corporates. But it is far more important in the financial services industry (FSI), as poor governance may disturb the stability of the overall economy...
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Grupo Energía de Bogotá to expand its energy empire
Energy means development, evolution and growth. This has been one of the reasons why throughout my professional career I have been involved in energy-related topics, and today more than ever, I am...
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