The Company Directors (Duties) Bill, introduced in the House of Commons, seeks to reform Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006, mandating that company directors balance their commitment to shareholder profits with responsibilities towards the environment and employees. This change comes in response to corporate scandals highlighting the risks of prioritizing immediate financial gains. The bill, championed by MP Martin Wrigley and supported by a coalition of political parties, aims to establish legal obligations for companies to report on environmental and social factors, potentially transforming corporate governance into a more stakeholder-inclusive framework.
The Company Directors (Duties) Bill, published today, aims to amend Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006, requiring directors to also consider environmental and employee welfare alongside shareholder profits.
The new legislation introduces criteria ensuring company law includes environmental and social safeguards, requiring directors to balance shareholder interests with those of employees, communities, and the environment.
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