Global Knowledge for Change

The European Corporate Governance Research Foundation supports research in law, economics and finance which drives ideas and supports positive change for all.

Who we are

About the European Corporate
Governance Research Foundation

ECGRF was established to provide long-term support to the 
European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) which is an international scientific not-for-profit association. ECGI is recognised worldwide as the prime promoter and disseminator of independent academic research of quality on corporate governance, stewardship , ESG and responsible investment.

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Donations to ECGRF are applied to research activities which have the potential to shape the future of capitalism and the global policy landscape. ECGRF accepts donations of any value. Donations over EUR 10,000 must be in accordance with our donations policy.  More about donating

Supporting Change

Economic Change

Academic research can rationally, without agenda, identify the weaknesses in our economic
systems that can be adjusted for the benefit of all.  To push economic agents to take responsible actions, the focus should be on selecting the most efficient ways to achieve responsible outcomes.

Social Change

The most vulnerable people in society are repeatedly faring the worst from capitalist practices.
Our goal is to encourage research and debate that highlights the primary contributors to this problem and to promote practices that seek to create prosperity, while ensuring a safety net for everybody, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or gender.

 Environmental Change

There is wide consensus that some actions in a capitalistic economy 
have damaging effects for society and that such actions are inconsistent with sustainability.
Directly pricing emissions or the pricing of climate risk by investors are challenging feats.
Our innovative research can help us to find a path towards positive change and much demanded
progress for our environment.

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