ESG Center Working Groups

Released: The Roles of the Board in the Era of ESG and Stakeholder Capitalism Report

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Summary:

The Conference Board held a series of Chatham House Rule discussions on the roles of the board in the era of ESG and stakeholder capitalism over the course of four sessions.

• Session One: The Implications of These Trends for Boards (May 2022)
• Session Two: Board Composition, Capabilities, and Structure (September 2022)
• Session Three: Communication and Engagement (October 2022)
• Session Four: Effectiveness and Evaluation (November 2022)

This first session focused on the environment and impact on boards and how to incorporate ESG issues and Stakeholder Capitalism in key board decisions. The session convened 94 executives from 78 member organizations.

Description

Participating in a Working Group session is an exclusive benefit for our ESG Center Members. As with our other Working Groups and Roundtable discussions, this session was held under the Chatham House Rule to provide a forum for a truly candid and constructive conversation.

For more information:

If you would like the key takeaways of the session or have any questions about this Working Group or the ESG Center, please email ESGCenter@conference-board.org.

Sponsorship

This Working Group is generously sponsored by Morrow Sodali and Weil, Gotshal & Manges.