ESG Archives | Better Boards https://better-boards.com/category/esg/ Board Evaluations for Better Boards Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:22:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://better-boards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-BB-favicon-32x32.png ESG Archives | Better Boards https://better-boards.com/category/esg/ 32 32 Capital Discipline in High-Performance Enterprises: Aligning Strategy, Technology and Governance (Part 2) https://better-boards.com/capital-discipline-in-high-performance-enterprises-aligning-strategy-technology-and-governance-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=capital-discipline-in-high-performance-enterprises-aligning-strategy-technology-and-governance-part-2 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:22:10 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8444 In capital-intensive, brand-driven organisations, strategic ambition must be matched by disciplined governance. Effective governance links capital allocation to technology strategy, culture development, and measurable KPIs, so that speed and ambition balance with long-term enterprise value creation. In this podcast, Dr. Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of better Boards, is joined once again by Marco Mattiacci,…

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]]> Capital Discipline in High-Performance Enterprises: Aligning Strategy, Technology and Governance (Part 1) https://better-boards.com/capital-discipline-in-high-performance-enterprises-aligning-strategy-technology-and-governance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=capital-discipline-in-high-performance-enterprises-aligning-strategy-technology-and-governance Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:10:02 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8315 In capital-intensive, brand-driven organisations, strategic ambition must be matched by disciplined governance. Effective governance links capital allocation to technology strategy, culture development, and measurable KPIs, so that speed and ambition balance with long-term enterprise value creation. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Marco Mattiacci. Marco is a global…

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]]> The Spirit of the Code: Making Comply or Explain Work in Practice https://better-boards.com/the-spirit-of-the-code-making-comply-or-explain-work-in-practice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-spirit-of-the-code-making-comply-or-explain-work-in-practice Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:15:11 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8326 Comply or Explain is sometimes treated as a procedural exercise. However, the true purpose is to encourage thoughtful decisions, support accountability, and promote open communication with stakeholders. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Kelvin Ernest, a governance professional with extensive experience navigating evolving regulatory expectations and corporate reporting…

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]]> Family Businesses and the War for Talent https://better-boards.com/family-businesses-and-the-war-for-talent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=family-businesses-and-the-war-for-talent Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:30:38 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=7881 Family businesses represent a significant majority of the European, Asian and US landscape. Yet so much that we focus on in business, governance, and search is designed for corporates. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner at Better Boards, is joined by Andreas von Specht. Andreas von Specht is a family shareholder…

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]]> Board Governance Considerations in Private Market Investments https://better-boards.com/board-governance-considerations-in-private-market-investments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=board-governance-considerations-in-private-market-investments Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:15:18 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=7823 Private equity, private debt – private markets are absolutely the flavour of the day. Yet, despite the headlines and eye-catching numbers, very little discussion is taking place about governance in this context. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Dr Eelco Fiole. He has more than 30 years of…

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]]> Governance Experts as Non-Executive Directors: A perfect fit? https://better-boards.com/governance-experts-as-non-executive-directors-a-perfect-fit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=governance-experts-as-non-executive-directors-a-perfect-fit Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:52:04 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=7359 Governance experts and Company Secretaries are a prime but often overlooked pool of talent available as high-quality Non-Executive Directors. Yet why, exactly, do they work so well on Boards? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Lyn Colloff, a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute with 40 years’ experience…

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]]> The Boardroom Awakening: Can Corporate Governance Survive the Sustainability Reckoning? https://better-boards.com/the-boardroom-awakening-can-corporate-governance-survive-the-sustainability-reckoning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-boardroom-awakening-can-corporate-governance-survive-the-sustainability-reckoning Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:42:51 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5996 The ESG narrative has become familiar but does not yet confront the challenges of a world where interest in sustainability is waning in some regions, political and economic divides are widening, and technology is reshaping the rules of the game. How can boards maintain momentum on climate and social issues when governments are focused on…

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]]> Insights into the German Corporate Governance Debate – learnings, changes and Implications for Directors https://better-boards.com/insights-into-the-german-corporate-governance-debate-learnings-changes-and-implications-for-directors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=insights-into-the-german-corporate-governance-debate-learnings-changes-and-implications-for-directors Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:11:54 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5926 Every country has its fair share of corporate failures. Afterwards, It is easy to point towards governance. Reflection and learning are essential. In this podcast, you hear from someone with a critical governance role In Germany. You hear about the issues discussed and gain insights into the perspectives of someone who hears daily from all…

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]]> The Death of the ESG Committee https://better-boards.com/the-death-of-the-esg-committee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-death-of-the-esg-committee Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:15:32 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5859 Climate change is not just a distant threat but an urgent and immediate reality forcing fundamental change for organisations, often transforming their business models. The role of governance in enabling and guiding the urgent transition to the net-zero economy has never been more crucial. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of…

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]]> How can boards convert sustainability from a wish to a winning reality? https://better-boards.com/how-can-boards-convert-sustainability-from-a-wish-to-a-winning-reality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-can-boards-convert-sustainability-from-a-wish-to-a-winning-reality Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:19:06 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5714 Boards have an essential role to play. When companies face increasing uncertainty, they need to lean in and embolden management to do what is right for the long-term health of the business, not just deliver short-term results. Nowhere is this more pertinent than when it comes to the topic of sustainability. In this podcast, Dr…

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