California Board Diversity Law Overturned: Debate Could Rekindle
Boards that have been slow to move on diversity or haven’t moved at all may want to consider and prepare for the following possibilities.
Boards that have been slow to move on diversity or haven’t moved at all may want to consider and prepare for the following possibilities.
As momentum builds for disclosure, boards and management should consider the following practices to minimize legal risk and fully leverage the benefits a successful ESG strategy can unlock.
Every board of a Nasdaq-listed company will need to decide how it will respond to the Nasdaq rule before the 2022 proxy season—or risk being accused of tacitly agreeing with the lawsuit’s contention.
ESG and IE&D are both focused on the sustainability and societal impact of corporate management, but their underlying concepts are distinct and should be evaluated individually to maximize impact.
When government agencies, proxy advisors and shareholders all agree on the same things, it’s time for boards to move.
Companies with ethical corporate cultures can reap several rewards, including better reputations, fewer legal headaches and higher returns.