Wherever the pressure for embracing ESG comes from, it is the board that should lead on defining the organisation’s values and aims in tackling ESG issues as part of its legal, ethical and cultural responsibilities. However, with so many other issues competing for the board’s time, it can be difficult to explicitly address ESG in board papers and discussions.

In light of Moneyval’s new emphasis on the effectiveness of a company’s systems and controls in its fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland is holding a seminar for the Isle of Man’s governance professionals that will consider ‘Why good governance is the board’s secret weapon’.

The Health Service Governance Handbook is the most comprehensive and useful guide in the field of corporate governance in the NHS. It offers vital insight into the corporate governance landscape, exploring the principles and regulatory frameworks of corporate governance and how they relate to the NHS.

Designed for those on the journey to becoming a Chartered Governance Professional, our Health Service Governance study text provides the knowledge and skills necessary to act as an adviser to governing bodies across the NHS in England. This includes developing good governance practices for all obligations of NHS organisations in England, covering not only legal duties, but also applicable and recommended standards of best practice.

The revised edition of the Charity Handbook includes a wide range of relevant updates and draws on the broad expertise of a leading team of charity specialists.

Governance of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland is managed by the CGIUKI Board and its sub-committees.

Much has been written about the importance of health and safety within the workplace, however, the definition of health and safety has evolved in recent years.

The Sports Governance Academy (SGA) has launched a new Board Development Fund focused on providing free development training to boost UK sporting organisations’ governance capabilities. Applications are now open, with the window closing on 4 August.