The phenomenon of inflation warps myriads of aspects of corporate life, and perhaps most significantly the task of the compensation committee. As prices across the board skyrocket, budgets must be increased and compensation packages must be reevaluated. In the current inflationary economy boards must advise based on the level and rate of inflation that the […]
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Climate Change vs. ESG
Which is the biggest risk to business: Climate change, ESG or Sustainability? The terms can be confusing, exacerbated by overlapping usage. What do they mean in plain terms? ESG refers to environmental, social and governance principles, as most of us know. Social includes matters such as labor disputes, product liability, shifting regulations and demographics, among […]
The Importance of ESG Issues to Corporate Board Success
Since late February 2021, the SEC has issued several statements regarding Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) related risks facing businesses and their stakeholders. These risks are largely due to companies mislabeling ESG funds as being green, or intentionally promoting other funds as ESG products. As a result, Gary Gensler, Biden’s appointee to lead the […]
Companies Restructuring in 2020
In last month’s article on current board demand we discussed how companies in 2020 are not only looking to weather the COVID-19 crisis, but to make lasting changes that will benefit them in the long term. Moreover, 2020 has seen an increase in board turnover as a result of the crisis, as concerns about travel […]
