The Financial Times Guide to Business Ethics

Put your conscience to work and lead with purpose.  In today’s world, success is about profit and principles. In The Financial Times Guide to Business Ethics, you’ll discover how ethics and responsibility are the foundation of every successful organisation. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just beginning your career, this book provides a powerful toolkit to help you positively influence your company, no matter your level of authority.  Packed with practical insights and advice from the author and 50 business leaders, this groundbreaking guide challenges you to raise the bar on ethical standards. It takes you behind the scenes to see how responsible leaders find ingenious ways of defining the true purpose of their business, delivering competitive advantage and setting benchmarks beyond ESG and B Corp models. Discover a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to delivering successful ethical business Use the practical toolkit to build ethics into your strategy, whatever your sector or level Learn how to positively inspire and influence colleagues in your organisation Understand how to address key questions, including the environment, AI, colleague motivation, community engagement and wider system change This is the ultimate guide for anyone committed to driving responsible and sustainable change.  “In a world with contested trust, it has never been more important for business leaders to do the right thing. Pablo has written an excellent pragmatic guide and we are all better for it.” Charles Conn, Chair, Patagonia ”A must-read for today’s leaders. This book will give you real insight into your organisation’s ethics and provide a practical tool kit to help put your conscience to work.” Dame Sally Dicketts, Chair, Brook Profit without purpose feels hollow. In today’s business climate, stakeholders expect more than financial results. They want integrity, accountability, and values they can trust. Yet many leaders struggle to translate good intentions into consistent practice. What if you had a reliable framework, backed by real-world experience, to lead with conscience and still win? Ethical toolkit: Step-by-step templates help you build a credible, actionable ethics plan fast. C-suite insights: Real stories from ten executives reveal tested practices that survive boardroom pressure. Beyond ESG checklists: Learn to redefine purpose, culture, and governance for lasting stakeholder trust. Cross-sector relevance: Frameworks work for start-ups, multinationals, public bodies, and social enterprises alike. Quick-read sections: Jump straight to decision-making, AI risks, or regulatory guidance whenever you need it. The Financial Times Guide to Business Ethics by social-impact entrepreneur Pablo Hepworth Lloyd OBE delivers a definitive, 400-page print and digital reference trusted by the world’s most respected business newspaper. Structured in five parts—context, leadership, culture, regulation, action—the guide blends authoritative analysis with practical worksheets. Each chapter closes with reflection prompts so teams convert principles into day-to-day behavior. You will leave with a personalized action plan, sharper moral compass, and persuasive language to align boards, employees, and investors behind responsible growth. Ideal for first-line managers through CEOs, governance officers, and MBA students who must balance profit and principle.

Pagina's: 296, Editie: Eerste editie, Paperback, Financial Times Prent.