Corporate governance continued to evolve rapidly in 2024, responding to both growing stakeholder expectations and systemic challenges across global markets.
According to PwC and the World Economic Forum, companies faced increasing scrutiny over board accountability, climate governance, cybersecurity resilience, and ethical leadership. The line between governance and sustainability has increasingly blurred, with more than 50 countries now mandating climate expertise on corporate boards – a sign of the changing fiduciary landscape. Beyond compliance, leading organisations are embedding ESG oversight into boardroom strategy, aligning remuneration with climate and DEI goals, and fostering diversity of thought.
The Parker and FTSE Women Leaders reviews, although UK-specific, reflect a broader global trend: diversity in governance isn’t just a moral imperative – it enhances decision quality and risk oversight. The focus is shifting from box-ticking to authentic engagement, ethical culture, and long-term value creation.
Another key development has been the rise of digital governance. As AI and data analytics reshape industries, boards are being challenged to understand and supervise tech risks and opportunities – an area where many still lack sufficient fluency.
Best Corporate Governance in 2025, by country
Algeria
Mobilis
Angola
Etu Energias
Azerbaijan
Azercell
Colombia
Celsia
Denmark
Maersk
Dominican Republic
Banreservas
Egypt
Commercial International Bank
Finland
Valmet
France
TotalEnergies
Germany
Adidas
Ghana
Republic Bank Ghana
Greece
TITAN Group
Hungary
MOL
India
Reliance Industries
Indonesia
Star Energy Geothermal
Italy
Enel
Japan
Japan Securities Finance
Jordan
Jordan Islamic Bank
Kenya
M-Kopa
Malaysia
MayBank
Mexico
Banorte
Netherlands
ASML Holding
Nigeria
Zenith Bank
Norway
Telenor Group
Poland
CD Projekt
Qatar
Ooredoo Group
Romania
Electrica
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Telecoms Company
Singapore
UOB
South Africa
Discovery
Spain
Iberdrola
Thailand
TPBI
Turkey
Türkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi
UAE
Commercial Bank of Dubai
US
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
