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Purpose of the Corporation Project Paige Morrow www.purposeofcorporation.org @purposeofcorp
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Discussion points
1. The power of corporations 2. The myth of shareholder value maximisation 3. The future of corporate governance
Name of presentation 2
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1. The power of corporations
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Stacy Innerst/Post-Gazette
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2. The myth of shareholder value maximisation
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“The relationship between the shareholder and the firm is a contractual relationship (…) The fact you own Apple shares doesn’t mean you can walk into an Apple store and take an iPad.”
Lynn Stout, Professor at Cornell Law School
“Short-termism, or myopic behaviour, is the natural human tendency to make decisions in search of immediate gratification at the expense of future returns, decisions which we subsequently regret”
John Kay, well-known author and economist
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Profit distributed to shareholders in the UK: In 1970, £10 of every £100 Today, £70 of every £100
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CEO pay was 204 times that of an average worker in 2004 (US)
US public listed companies 2004 – 2013: 51% use of net income for stock buybacks 35% for dividends 14% for other purposes – R&D, salaries, innovation…
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Side effects
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Human Rights Rana Plaza factory collapse
Transparency Panama Papers and LuxLeaks
Sustainability BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill
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3.The future of corporate governance
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Creation of real value for customers, shareholders, employees and society
Company is run with purpose
Objectives included in business strategy, properly monitored
and incentivised
Diverse board composition with appropriate skills, experience and independence
Board is guiding company towards responsible resource consumption
Anticipation of challenges and opportunities
Oversight to ensure high environment, human rights, labour and tax standards
Transparent, democratic and accountable leadership
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How to build a responsible corporate framework
→ Embed purpose in governance structures
→ Strengthen the role of the board & clarify fiduciary duties
→ Revise incentive structures for directors and executives
→ Engage stakeholders in corporate governance
→ Improve long-term sustainable investment
→ Review corporate accounting and reporting models
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www.purposeofcorporation.org @purposeofcorp