Promoting More Socially Responsible Corporations Through UK Company Law after the 2008 Financial Crisis: The Turning of the Crisis Compass

International Criminal Court Law Review, Vol. 22, No. 9, pp. 275-284, 2011

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 Last revised: 25 Aug 2011

Date Written: August 22, 2011

Abstract

Discusses corporate social responsibility in the context of the 2008 global financial crisis. Considers the failure of corporate governance as one of the causes of the crisis. Examines how company law might be used to promote corporate social responsibility, noting in particular the concept of the enlightened shareholder value principle enshrined in the Companies Act 2006 s.172.

Keywords: Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Directors' Powers and Duties, Economic Conditions

Suggested Citation

Zhao, Jingchen, Promoting More Socially Responsible Corporations Through UK Company Law after the 2008 Financial Crisis: The Turning of the Crisis Compass (August 22, 2011). International Criminal Court Law Review, Vol. 22, No. 9, pp. 275-284, 2011, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1914759

Jingchen Zhao (Contact Author)

Nottingham Law School ( email )

Belgrave Centre
Chauser Street
Nottingham, NG1 5LP
United Kingdom

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