As Impact of War in Ukraine Widens, CEOs Prioritize Key Governance Topics
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As Impact of War in Ukraine Widens, CEOs Prioritize Key Governance Topics

July 20, 2022 | Brief

Given the recent turmoil in the global economy, companies become more focused on governance issues such as cybersecurity and crisis and risk management. Topics more typically associated with the "E" and "S" in ESG, such as renewable energy or suppliers’ respect for human rights, seem to get much less of a priority. 

But those who are concerned that environmental and social issues may be taking a back seat should instead take heart. As CEOs and boards focus on issues such as cybersecurity, crisis and risk management, supply chain resilience, and energy price volatility, there is an opportunity for them to do so through a broader ESG lens. That broader perspective can improve companies’ response in the short run and prospects in the medium and long term. 

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