Responsible Ownership and Governance

Flashcards covering key concepts related to responsible ownership and governance in business.

Equity Interest

A financial interest in a business, representing ownership.

Crown Corporations

Government-owned corporations in Canada.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

A company's duty to consider the social and environmental impacts of its business practices.

ESG

Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria used for responsible investing.

Irresponsible Investment Criteria

Factors that indicate poor ethical practices in investments, such as child labor and environmental issues.

Say-on-Pay

A practice allowing shareholders to vote on the executive compensation of a company.

Board Diversity Policy

Guidelines to ensure varied representation on corporate boards.

Transparency

The practice of openly sharing information regarding operations and decision-making processes.

Market Education

Initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and demand for responsible investment.

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups with an interest in the performance and decisions of a company.