The new Academy Trust Governance Code has been developed by the sector, for the sector.

Nature-related disclosure is undoubtedly more complex than climate-related disclosure, but there are steps that boards can take to put themselves in a position to be able to meet the TNFD recommendations.

Since 2008, there has been no legal requirement for a non-listed company to have a company secretary. However, the data in recent years clearly demonstrates there has been a boom in the number of company secretaries outside the listed environment.

Truly diverse boards will have a natural advantage in ensuring that differing perspectives are heard, taken into account and acted on to help drive strategy for successful organisations.

The founder of governance platform Kuberno, is bringing her years of company secretarial experience to the technology sector to deliver real benefits for the profession.

Has the inclusion of nuclear and fossil gas in the EU Green Taxonomy undermined the credibility of the directive?

Governance is crucial to embedding ESG in decision-making and avoiding the creation of conflicting policies.

Highlighting how the Green Claims Directive will affect companies based in or targeting consumers in the EU.

While boards are keen to recruit more diverse members to enrich their discussion and decision-making, many struggle with making progress once the new members are in the boardroom.