Corporate board members can use these findings to help determine the level of shareholder engagement that may be required to avoid potential problems involving backlash on ESG issues.
Can suspected ‘woke bias’ or ‘conservative bias’ actually make a difference in the ability of the corporate board to work effectively on behalf of its shareholders?
ExxonMobil’s board may have withstood the threat of being removed by a shareholder vote, but the recent case highlights the importance of thinking through all the possible ramifications.
Letters to McDonald’s and Wendy’s from shareholders may indicate a broader trend regarding employee rights issues.
At a time when investors routinely seek insights on governance, compensation and sustainability from directors, boards must walk a fine line between answering questions and oversharing.
Trian Partners co-founder Peter May on methods and motives for driving performance.
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