Vernon Dennis, Partner and our Head of Business Advisory practice has launched his new book: ‘Directors’ Duties, ESG and Sustainable Strategies: A Fresh Perspective.’
Drawing on more than 30 years of experience advising businesses, boards and leaders, Vernon explores a question that has shaped his career: why do some businesses succeed while others fail? His conclusion is that, while the triggers for business failure may differ, the underlying cause is often the same - a failure of governance, culture or decision-making.
In this timely publication, Vernon argues that directors who develop a realistic, deliverable and sustainable strategy - and implement it within a framework of effective governance and culture - are far more likely to achieve long-term success while meeting their duties to the company and its stakeholders.
As businesses navigate rapid economic, social and geopolitical change, alongside increasingly complex environmental, social and governance (ESG) expectations, directors face growing challenges in balancing risk, compliance and commercial success. Vernon provides a practical and accessible guide to understanding how ESG considerations intersect with directors’ legal responsibilities and why they should be viewed as a core part of effective decision-making rather than a standalone compliance exercise.
Vernon describes the book as “a fresh perspective” on ESG, seeking to move beyond the polarised debate that often surrounds the term and instead focus on its practical role in helping directors assess emerging strategic and disruptive factors that may affect long-term business performance.
The book is essential reading for company directors, business owners, senior managers, in-house counsel and professional advisers. It will also be valuable for those working in governance, ESG, HR, risk management and regulatory compliance, as well as anyone with an interest in the interaction between law, business and society.
You can get your copy here.
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