Welcome to ICGN

Established in 1995 by the world’s most influential investors, ICGN is a leading voice for the highest standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship.

Our purpose

Led by investors responsible for assets worth around $US 70 trillion, ICGN advances the highest standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship worldwide in pursuit of long-term value creation, contributing to sustainable economies, societies, and the environment. This is achieved through a comprehensive international work programme based around the ICGN Global Governance Principles and ICGN Global Stewardship Principles.

Latest Policy Output

ICGN EU Listing Act Comment Letter

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ICGN Statement of Shared Climate Change Responsibilities in Response to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

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ICGN Statement on Systemic Disruption in the Global Banking Industry

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ICGN Appoints Global Policy Director

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ICGN Sweden Governance Priorities

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IBGC - Public Consultation of Brazilian Code of Best Practices of Corporate Governance - Sixth Edition

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OECD Consultation Letter Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and their Implementation Procedures

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UK - FCA : Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels

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Biodiversity as Systemic Risk: 10 Game-Changers for Board Directors and Stewardship Teams

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Viewpoint: Board Oversight of Supply Chain Sustainability

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Japan FSA - Quarterly Corporate Reporting, December

Japan FSA - Quarterly Reporting

Statement on the Governance and Stewardship of Biodiversity Responsibilities COP15

Statement on the Governance and Stewardship of Biodiversity Responsibilities COP15

Upcoming...

ICGN and Bryant University Launch Event: The Future of Corporate GSS

28 March, in person or online 09:00 - 12:30 (EST)

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ICGN Annual Toronto Conference

19 - 21 June 2023

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Stewardship Fundamentals - part of the ICGN certificate in Governance, Stewardship & Sustainability

22 June 2023, from 09:30 - 17:00 EST followed by an ICGN reception
University of Toronto Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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ICGN-Hawkamah Dubai Conference

28 - 29 November 2023

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Influence

Influencing policy through ICGN Principles, the investor-led global standard for governance and stewardship.

Influence

Connect

Convening global meetings for unrivalled networking opportunities, knowledge sharing and collaboration.

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Inform

Enhancing professionalism in governance and stewardship practice through information and education.

Inform