The arena of sustainable investment is evolving globally. For the European Union, the impact is clear: to operate in the EU, companies must elevate their sustainability game and material data disclosures.
Read moreGood Corporate Governance Requires Active Board Monitoring of ESG Risks
In today’s marketplace, companies are under increasing scrutiny regarding their public impacts—and their governance of these matters. This has serious material implications for all stakeholders.
Read moreThe Mandatory Board Director Say-On-Pay Bylaw By-Law Amendment
Shareholders have struggled to enforce corporate director accountability. Beyond contested board elections, shareholders today have little practical, direct impact on directors.
On one important subject, director pay, at almost all U.S. companies, directors have absolute authority over their compensation.
Read moreMotivating Progress on Climate with CEO Compensation
Companies increasingly are incorporating climate-related metrics into CEO pay packages. The effectiveness of CEO compensation as an accountability mechanism, however, hinges on at least three key factors.
Read moreProxy Voting Could Bridge the Red and Blue Divide
Investors currently get the same voting advice from the leading proxy advisory firms, whether broadly diversified or highly concentrated. A portfolio-wide focus for voting makes more sense for diversified investors and investors concerned with environmental and social issues.
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