A recent online article in the Council on Business & Society Insights, co-authored by our guest today, argued that...
For much of the twentieth century, corporate governance was guided by a simple principal: maximise shareholder value, and broader social benefits will follow. But in an era defined by sustainability, ESG expectations, and growing demands for accountability, that assumption is increasingly being questioned.
Corporations shape far more than markets. They influence employment, communities, and the environment in ways that extend well beyond balance sheets. As these impacts become more visible, the question of corporate purpose is no longer theoretical – it is central to how businesses create long-term value and legitimacy in society
That is all well and good in theory, but what does that mean in practical terms for organisations and their leaders?
To explore this further I am delighted to be joined by Professor Tanusree Jain.
About our guest…
Tanusree Jain is Professor at Copenhagen Business School. She is an expert on corporate governance and how and through what mechanisms it affects responsible and irresponsible firm behaviors including CSR, ESG, stakeholder management and mismanagement.
Tanusree’s research has received awards and nominations from reputed international associations and academic journals and she has advised various for-profit and non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, and social enterprises as well as being a regular commentator in the media.
The article discussed in the interview is available here:
Further information about Tanusree and her research is available here:
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