Stakeholder management – where to from here?

This report analyses the shift in corporate governance following the Business Roundtable's 2019 revision of the 'Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation'. It explores the inherent flaws of shareholder primacy, such as short-termism and negative externalities, while highlighting the growth of responsible investment. With 55% of Australian professionally managed assets now classified as responsible investments, the brief argues that technology companies and boards must adopt inclusive models to ensure long-term viability in the Information Age.