Our Impact

To advance our mission of empowering ethics, risk, and compliance leaders to achieve board and committee roles, Boards of the Future™ is actively engaging in discussions on critical topics that influence E&C leadership development and career progression, enhance board ethical acumen, and address investor activism regarding the ethical responsibilities of corporate boards. Find out how we're making an impact.

Policy and Advocacy

We respond to public consultations, sharing our members’ perspectives on key developments, and engage proactively with regulators through our statements and letters.  

  • IoD Code of Conduct for Directors

    IoD Code of Conduct for Directors

    We took part in Public Consultation on the IoD Code of Conduct for Directors and submitted our feedback and suggestions for improvements.

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  • Corporate Governance Framework

    Corporate Governance Framework

    We provided critical feedback and suggestions for improvement for the Public Consultation on COSO Corporate Governance Framework, which was later withdrawn.

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  • The Risk Coalition

    The Risk Coalition

    We contributed to the Public Consultation on Principles-based guidance to enhance risk governance, oversight and reporting.

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  • World Bank Knowledge Report

    We contributed to the World Bank's 2nd Symposium on Supranational responses to corruption and the Knowledge Report on Integrity in Climate Finance, summarising the Symposium's learnings.

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  • UK Stewardship Code 2026

    We took part in the Public Consultation on the UK Stewardship Code 2026 and observed opportunities to further strengthen the Code’s clarity, scope, and ambition.

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Research

We produce original, evidence-based research to elevate ethics, risk, and compliance as strategic assets in board decision-making and governance reform. 

Toolkits

Our toolkits and practical guides are designed to support boards, investors, and E&C professionals in advancing ethical governance and informed, accountable decision-making.

Self-Assess Your Board

This tool is designed to help boards assess their commitment to ethical leadership, compliance integration, and long-term corporate responsibility. It is inspired by the three-step purpose-driven leadership model and tailored for boardroom governance.