This week we highlight a publication by The Monitor Institute by Deloitte on the board’s role in corporate social purpose posted here on the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation. The paper concludes that with rising interest in a company’s social purpose, boards need to strategize to increase their commitments accordingly and perhaps consider forming a separate committee depending on the extent of the related activities.
Recommended Reading: The Board’s Role in Corporate Social Purpose
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