Business. For Good®

As organisations adapt to the complexities of globalisation, a growing strain on natural resources and the environment, the influx of new technologies, use of social media and increased transparency, a societal approach to business and ethical behaviour is more important than ever.

Through its global initiative Business. For Good®, Mazars encourages business leaders to ‘think and act long-term’ in order to enhance business performance and pursue profit responsibly for the benefit of companies, their stakeholders and wider society.

A company's success is no longer measured solely by their financial performance. Consideration of Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG”) and their impact has never been so critical.

Understanding and developing the right corporate culture is fundamental to boards. The right corporate culture goes a long way in re building public trust and also enables boards to provide effective leadership and direction to the business.

At Mazars we have specific experience to support our clients implement effective strategies which will help grow their businesses sustainably.

Insights

Sustainability Report 2020

Mazars for good. Sustainabilty Report 2020 (Google Chrome Browser recommended)

Business. For Good - The Board Charter

The Board Charter. For Sustainable Success® is a practical and powerful tool for boards wishing to adopt a stakeholder and society-oriented approach to business.

Business and Human Rights

The days when lip service could be paid to the issue of human rights are long behind us; it is now essential every business ensures its policies, processes, procedures, and controls do not harm others.

Environment

Companies, irrespective of their size or legal structure are increasingly under pressure to report on how environmental issues can affect their profitability. This is not only exerted by investors and employees but also stems from the growing environmental awareness and scrutiny observed by community groups and NGOs.

Leadership in Corporate Culture

Setting the right corporate tone from the top is seen as by far and away the most effective way to influence the culture in today’s businesses. Lead by example, and others will follow that lead. But research among European company board directors reveals that this belief is not being reinforced by action on how their businesses behaves.

Human Rights: Reporting insights

In 2015, the UN Guiding Principles (UNGP) Reporting Framework on Business and Human Rights was launched following a collaboration between Mazars, the global professional services firm, and Shift, the non-profit centre for business and human rights [1].