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We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Governance | Toolkit
10 June 2019 - Effective stewardship is rooted in consistent engagement, thoughtful oversight, and a long-term approach to value creation. This checklist is designed to help stewardship, ESG, and responsible investing teams evaluate whether their monitoring, engagement, escalation, and governance practices are aligned with durable long-term outcomes.
Governance | Toolkit
10 June 2019 - Strong stewardship codes help establish a shared understanding of how investors can support sustainable long-term value creation through active ownership, engagement, and accountability.
Governance | Toolkit
10 June 2019 - Effective stewardship requires close coordination between stewardship, investment, and research teams to ensure that engagement efforts support long-term value creation.
Governance | Article
28 May 2019 - Building a long-term culture requires a clear and active commitment from a company’s leadership, as they have the unique stature to establish long-term strategies and support long-term initiatives throughout the organization. Long-term Habits of a Highly Effective Corporate Board, FCLTGlobal’s latest research on how corporate board’s impact company performance, identifies several established practices boards can employ in order to develop and eventually realize a farsighted strategic plan. These include: spending more time on strategy (regulatory and compliance-related tasks often consume significant board attention); holding company stock...
Stakeholder Capitalism, Governance | Regulatory Submission
3 April 2019 - The global focus on responsible business practices has blossomed over the past decade. With that growth has come a greater awareness of concepts such as corporate governance, ESG integration, financial transparency, and fiduciary duty. Stewardship codes have become a tool to formalize the roles and obligations of corporations and investors alike. Administered by a variety of governmental agencies or independent regulators, stewardship codes now exist in over 20 countries worldwide, as well as in international associations like the OECD and ICGN. The United Kingdom was the...
Governance | Press Release
2 April 2019 - Boston, MA, April 2, 2019 — FCLTGlobal, a not-for-profit organization that advocates for a longer-term focus in business and investment decision-making, is releasing a new whitepaper; Long-term Habits of a Highly Successful Corporate Board,which identifies proven steps corporate directors can take if they aim to be long-term leaders of corporate success. This includes: A heavier focus on strategic counsel, relative to other issues Purchasing and holding company stock through and beyond their tenure. Increased direct communication with the company’s long-term shareholder base. Ensuring the board is comprised of a diverse group of directors, with...
Governance | Report
29 March 2019 - A well-functioning corporate board of directors wields the power to meaningfully influence the purpose, culture, and direction of an organization. This is often among a company’s greatest untapped strategic assets.
Governance | Toolkit
29 March 2019 - Strong boards are shaped not only by formal governance structures, but by the habits and behaviors that reinforce long-term thinking over time.
Governance | Toolkit
29 March 2019 - Developed in conjunction with Behavioral Economics in Action at Rotman at the University of Toronto, this digital dashboard will assess how your Board of Directors spends its time during full board meetings.
Governance | Article
19 March 2019 - A chapter in the upcoming new edition of The Handbook on Board Governance focuses on the strategic benefits of long-term oriented boards, co-authored by FCLTGlobal’s Ariel Babcock and Sarah K. Williamson, and Dr. Robert Eccles (Said Business School). A well-functioning corporate board of directors wields the power to meaningfully influence the purpose, culture, and direction of an organization. This is often among a company’s greatest untapped strategic assets. While many boards of directors may display sound corporate governance principles, the most effective boards at leading companies for long-term value creation...
Governance | Toolkit
25 June 2018 - Building an effective long-term board requires more than strong governance structures — it requires intentional practices that reinforce strategic thinking, shareholder alignment, and sustainable value creation over time.
