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IoD Commission: Business. A Force for Good?

A rigorous, evidence‑based examination of the role and impact of business in society

About the Commission: 

The Institute of Directors has established a Commission to examine the role of business in society and to assess the extent to which business is – and is not – acting as a force for good in today’s world.

The Commission will undertake a rigorous, evidence‑based assessment of how businesses create economic, social and environmental value, as well as the factors, behaviours and incentives that have limited or undermined positive outcomes.

Its work will conclude with practical recommendations for directors, boards and policy‑makers on how businesses can generate sustainable long‑term prosperity, strengthen public trust and contribute positively to society and the planet.

Commissioners

The IoD Commission consists of the following commissioners:

Lord Marvin Rees OBE

Chair

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Jonathan Geldart

Commissioner and IoD Director General

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Vivienne Artz OBE FCSI (Hon) CMgr CCMI AIGP

Commissioner

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James de le Vingne

Commissioner

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Jackie Henry MBE

Commissioner

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Trish Houston

Commissioner

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Ged Nichols

Commissioner

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Aidan O’Carroll CDir

Commissioner

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Julian Richer

Commissioner

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Roger Steare

Commissioner

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Chris Turner

Commissioner

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Sara Weller CBE

Commissioner

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Peter Wyman CBE

Commissioner

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Supporting the Commission:

Irene-Marie Esser

Professor Irene-marié Esser

Advisor and author

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Karl West

Co-author of Commission report

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Hugo Legh

IoD Head of Media, Campaigns and Public Affairs

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Sasha Trapani

IoD Senior Press and Policy Officer

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Commission purpose and objectives:

Provide

Provide an independent, evidence‑based assessment of the role business plays in creating economic, social and environmental value and wellbeing.

Identify

Identify the conditions, behaviours and policies that enable businesses to act as a positive force in society.

Develop

Develop practical recommendations that support businesses to act as a genuine force for good, driving long‑term prosperity and trust.

Contacting the Commission

Enquiries regarding the Commission’s activities can be directed to the IoD Press office at [email protected].

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