Advocacy

Speaking on behalf of European directors in Brussels with the Commission, Parliament, and standard-setters.

— Benefits

Strengthen your voice at European level.

Stay informed on EU regulatory and policy developments through EU Updates, EU Alerts and breaking news

Represent your members’ interests and contribute to the European policy debate

Engage with EU institutions and key ecoDa stakeholders

Participate in European studies and surveys on key governance topics

Publications

Staggered Board Publication

Staggered Board Publication

2025 Annual report

2025 Annual report

European Corporate Governance Barometer with Ethics & Boards

European Corporate Governance Barometer with Ethics & Boards

European Corporate Governance Barometer

European Corporate Governance Barometer

2023 Non-Executive Director Remuneration in Europe – Research Report

2023 Non-Executive Director Remuneration in Europe – Research Report

ecoDa / Ethics & Boards: Barometer of Gender Diversity in Governing Bodies in Europe

ecoDa / Ethics & Boards: Barometer of Gender Diversity in Governing Bodies in Europe

Corporate Governance Guidance and Principles for Unlisted Companies in Europe

Corporate Governance Guidance and Principles for Unlisted Companies in Europe

Position Papers

ecoDa calls for Corporate Governance to remain central to EU Inc

ecoDa calls for Corporate Governance to remain central to EU Inc

ecoDa response to the open feedback on the final revised ESRS

ecoDa response to the open feedback on the final revised ESRS

Revision of the EU Shareholder Rights Directive

Revision of the EU Shareholder Rights Directive

EFRAG calls for expression of interest on VSME digital tools and platforms

EFRAG calls for expression of interest on VSME digital tools and platforms

ecoDa response to the EC Consultation on Better Regulation

ecoDa response to the EC Consultation on Better Regulation

Call to action: Make the EU Sustainability Omnibus a Strategic Imperative for the Board

Call to action: Make the EU Sustainability Omnibus a Strategic Imperative for the Board

Audit supervision stakeholder bilateral discussion with DG FISMA

Audit supervision stakeholder bilateral discussion with DG FISMA

Position paper on fair presentation framework

Position paper on fair presentation framework

Position paper on value chain cap

Position paper on value chain cap

ecoDa response to ESRS consultation

ecoDa response to ESRS consultation

Press releases

2026 European Governance Barometer: Strong Diversity Progress, but Strategic Gaps in Technology and Geopolitics

2026 European Governance Barometer: Strong Diversity Progress, but Strategic Gaps in Technology and Geopolitics

New ecoDa member – The IFSP Directors Chapter (IDC) Malta

New ecoDa member – The IFSP Directors Chapter (IDC) Malta

Sustainability still imperative despite omnibus regulation

Sustainability still imperative despite omnibus regulation

Women are shattering the glass ceiling of corporate boards, yet chairmanships remain elusive

Women are shattering the glass ceiling of corporate boards, yet chairmanships remain elusive

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Our initiatives

ecoDa actively drives European governance forward through targeted initiatives, policy advocacy, board-level education, and strategic research partnerships.

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