Policy

Our policy work helps shape better corporate governance and investor stewardship around the world.

Working closely with our member-led Policy Committees, the ICGN Policy Team develops globally recognised standards through the ICGN Principles, produces thought-leading policy research, and leads advocacy initiatives that promote effective governance, responsible investment, and long-term value creation.

Policy Library

Explore ICGN’s policy publications, thought leadership, and advocacy work in one place.

Our Policy Library brings together the full range of ICGN policy outputs, including the ICGN Principles, guidance, consultation responses, research, and position papers. Developed by the ICGN Team in collaboration with our member-led Policy Committees, these publications support better corporate governance, stronger investor stewardship, and sustainable long-term value creation worldwide.

Browse the latest insights, explore topics by category, or search for specific publications to stay up to date with ICGN’s evolving policy work.

ICGN Committees

ICGN’s Policy Committees give members the opportunity to help shape our policy agenda through their expertise, insights, and experience.

Working in partnership with the ICGN Policy Team, committee members contribute to the development of our policy positions, research, and advocacy, supporting our mission to advance the highest standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship worldwide.

Global Networks

ICGN brings together a global community of investors, governance professionals, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, share expertise, and drive positive change.

Our networks connect members with peers who are passionate about advancing high standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship. Through collaboration, discussion, and knowledge sharing, members build meaningful relationships and help shape the future of governance around the world.

ICGN Principles

The ICGN Global Principles set out internationally recognised best practice in corporate governance from an investor perspective.

Used by investors, companies, and regulators around the world, the Principles provide a practical framework for strengthening governance and stewardship. They support investors in developing stewardship strategies, assessing companies, and making informed voting decisions, while helping policymakers and regulators shape effective corporate governance and stewardship standards.

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Will Farrell

Federated Hermes
Assistant Manager, EOS
London

Will co-leads the climate change theme at EOS, the stewardship arm of Federated Hermes Limited, where his coverage includes companies in Europe and Australia, primarily financial services, energy, chemicals, and materials. Prior to joining EOS, Will worked in the energy and infrastructure investment banking team at Macquarie Capital, where he specialised in renewable energy. Before that, Will held a number of roles across the UK climate policy space, including as a parliamentary researcher for Rt. Hon. Chris Skidmore MP on climate and energy issues, and as a climate and economic policy analyst at a diplomatic institute. He was appointed as a voluntary adviser to Rt. Hon. Alok Sharma MP, President of COP26, on preparations for COP26 after co-founding a Westminster climate policy group in 2019, which engaged MPs and Members of the House of Lords to advocate for more ambition on climate action in public policy. Will has a Bachelor’s degree (1st Class Honours) in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.