A Bill to amend section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 to require company directors to balance their duty to promote the success of the company with duties in respect of the environment and the company’s employees.
This bill would change directors' duties by requiring them to balance the duty to promote the company's long-term success with additional obligations to consider the environment and the company’s employees. It would amend section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 to make these considerations part of directors' decision-making.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; if supported, it would progress to committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 27 February 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 21 October 2024.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.