Stakeholder Capitalism

WEF Promotes its “Global Framework To Regulate Harm Online”

July 07, 2021

As the global debate continues about what content the more than 4.7 billion internet users should be able to create, see, and share online, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has published a new report, Advancing Digital Safety: A Framework to Align Global Action
Reuters: 130 Countries Back Global Minimum Corporate Tax of 15%

July 05, 2021

At the recent talks held by Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development the majority of the countries, with the exception nine countries including Hungary, Estonia, and Ireland, negotiated a global overhaul of cross-border taxation of multinationals backing new rules where companies are taxed a tax rate of at least 15%.
Kotkin: The Rise of Corporate-State Tyranny

June 22, 2021

Joel Kotkin, writing for The Claremont Institute, explores how, as property and power further consolidate in the U.S., “diffusion of power” erodes and autocracy develops, creating a new alliance between large corporate powers, Wall Street, the government and media.
Alphabet Pressured from Shareholders on Human Rights

June 07, 2021

Google's parent company Alphabet faced several complaints at its annual meeting from shareholders who attacked the tech giant over its lack of efforts combating misinformation, establishing whistleblower protections and human rights.
Exxon Loses Board Seats to Activist Hedge Fund

May 27, 2021

In a show of stakeholder capitalism, small hedge fund Engine No. 1 has dealt a surprise blow to Exxon Mobil Corp, unseating at least two board members in a bid to force the company to adjust its business strategy to match global efforts to combat climate change.
Cityam.com: Can Companies Balance the Needs of all Stakeholders?

May 26, 2021

Emma Stevenson writing in Cityam.com digs into the pros and cons of stakeholder capitalism and interviews three investment experts on their insights and real-life examples of how investors can influence a company’s treatment of its stakeholders.
Big Tech Companies Seek Government Climate Regulation

May 19, 2021

In an effort to create a global common language they feel will protect the climate and economic stability, Big Tech companies, such as Apple and Salesforce, have come forward requesting governement climate regulation, despite already having their own company policies in place.
Brooks: Foundations of Corporate America are Crumbling

May 12, 2021

Writing in the National Review, Robert Brooks argues that 'Stakeholder capitalism' is undermining the foundational values of a free society.
Deloitte’s New Policy Prohibits Employees From ‘Illegal Speech’ In Private Conversations

May 06, 2021

Deloitte has unveiled new guidelines for employees stating that they cannot “condone, engage, or assist in illegal conduct or speech” regardless of whether they are at work or in private online conversation.
Zanotti in Daily Wire: Coke Pauses Diversity Plan After Intense Backlash

May 05, 2021

Coca-Cola put forward a new diversity quota policy this past year and after receiving significant backlash, the author of the plan, Bradley Gayton, has resigned and the policy put « on pause ».