We are advocates for transparent markets, accountable corporations and responsible investments

PIRC is the UK's leading independent research and advisory consultancy providing services to institutional investors on corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.

Since 1986, it has been the pioneer and champion of good corporate governance within the UK. PIRC has a wide spectrum of clients ranging from pension funds, faith-based investors, trade unions to banks and asset managers. Its GovernancePlus service is an authoritative and vital resource for active investors, whilst its widely-read Shareowner Voting Guidelines provide a market-wide benchmark for investors and form part of the movement for corporate governance reform and long-term wealth creation strategies for responsible investors. For more information about PIRC or to arrange a meeting, contact Janice Hayward, or call us on 0207 247 2323.

Events

2013 events programme

   

Employees in corporate governance seminar

The role of employees in corporate governance will be the subject of a forthcoming PIRC seminar taking place on 13th June.

Confirmed speakers include Martin Gilbert, chair of First Group Plc, TUC General Secretary Frances O’ Grady, Roger Barker, head of corporate governance at the Institute of Directors and Deborah Hargreaves, head of the High Pay Centre. Amongst the issues covered will be the case for employee involvement in corporate governance, experience in other European countries, and how the UK might expand employee voice.

The seminar will take place the offices of Aberdeen Asset Management, Bread Street, London, EC4.

For more information please email janiceh@pirc.co.uk or dowload a programme here.

"PIRC did indeed tell us so..."

"[PIRC’s comments] on News Corp and BSkyB might have been condensed into just four words: "We told you so". For PIRC did indeed tell us so – it has been warning about governance issues at both companies for several years."

The Independent, July 2011

Events

PIRC organises regular events which reflect our desire to engage with our various stakeholders. Our clients have free access to our events, but we welcome company representatives, non-clients and the press to attend too. Each year we provide a regular series of breakfast briefings, seminars and conferences. Each event attracts a wide range of delegates and we provide a broad mix of speakers reflecting investor, corporate and stakeholder interests.

For our calendar of events, speaking opportunities and sponsorship, contact Janice Hayward at JaniceH@pirc.co.uk.