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Optimizing Board Composition, Structure, and Capabilities in the Era of ESG
February 08, 2023 | Report
The shifts toward ESG and stakeholder capitalism have significant implications for the composition of the board. Indeed, companies need boards with directors who have a diversity of backgrounds, as well as the skills and experience to effectively oversee the expanding list of responsibilities and demonstrate fluency in these areas. This is why companies are increasingly disclosing director experience in ESG.
Overview and Supplements
The insights in the overview of this report and its supplements are based on 1) findings from discussions with and polls of a 2022 working group of over 240 executives from 137 companies, 2) data provided by data analytics firm ESGAUGE, and 3) a survey of 80+ general counsel and corporate secretaries.
The publication is divided into five parts:
- The Roles of the Board in the Era of ESG and Stakeholder Capitalism (Overview and Key Insights)
- Incorporating ESG and Stakeholder Interests into Board Business Decisions (Supplement 1)
- Optimizing Board Composition, Structure, and Capabilities in the Era of ESG and Stakeholder Capitalism (Supplement 2)
- Enhancing Board Information and Stakeholder Engagement in the Era of ESG and Stakeholder Capitalism (Supplement 3)
- Improving Board Evaluations of Corporate, Management, and Its Own Performance in the Era of ESG and Stakeholder Capitalism (Supplement 4)
AUTHORS
Paul Washington
President and CEO
Society for Corporate Governance
Fellow
The Conference Board ESG Center
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Complimentary.
Incorporating ESG and Stakeholder Interests into Board Business Decisions
Enhancing Board Information and Stakeholder Engagement in the Era of ESG and Stakeholder Capitalism
