Women on boards help big companies lower environmental risks, study suggests
Research found for every additional woman appointed to a corporate board, firm reduces chances of being sued for environmental violations by 1.5 per cent
Companies with a more balanced number of men and women in leadership roles tend to be more mindful of protecting the environmental and less likely to be sued for environmental violations, a study has found....
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