Environmental, Social & Governance Press Releases

Report: Compensation Levels Mostly Unchanged Year-Over-Year, but Cash Compensation Lower and Partially Offset by Equity Opportunities

Report: Compensation Levels Mostly Unchanged Year-Over-Year, but Cash Compensation Lower and Partially Offset by Equity Opportunities

“Phone-Book” Annual Sustainability Reports Need to be Replaced with Focused, Data-Driven Communication Tailored for Stakeholders

Working group of corporate executives provides insights on how companies can tell their sustainability story more authentically, reliably, and effectively

In the Aftermath of Widespread Social Upheaval, Companies Pledged More Support for Racial Equity. Most Have Been Laying the Foundation for Long-Term Impact

In the Aftermath of Widespread Social Upheaval, Companies Pledged More Support for Racial Equity. Most Have Been Laying the Foundation for Long-Term Impact

Under Pressure: How Corporate America Can Address Social Issues

Amid mounting calls for companies to speak out on social issues, report details how organizations can avoid the pitfalls—and seize the opportunities.

Beyond Check-Writing: How Companies Can Rework Their Philanthropic Approach to Addressing Social Problems in US Cities

Listening tours in Detroit, Baltimore, Newark, and Los Angeles offer fresh insight into how companies can improve outcomes of corporate-funded social programs

Is Stock Performance Losing Influence on Whether a CEO Stays or Goes? New Study Suggests ESG Factors May Be Swiftly Gaining Ground

Is Stock Performance Losing Influence on Whether a CEO Stays or Goes? New Study Suggests ESG Factors May Be Swiftly Gaining Ground

To Help Sustain Capitalism, Report Details How Business Leaders Can Address Workplace & Societal Inequities

Climate change, racial injustice, workplace inequality, lack of equal economic opportunity, and unequal access to capital are among the growing threats to the success of capitalism, which in turn threatens the prosperity of both business and society.

Report: Director Compensation at a Crossroads, as Boards Weigh Bigger Workload with Economic Sensitivities of Pandemic

Many corporate boards of directors are facing a predicament in setting their own compensation, finds a new report from The Conference Board in collaboration with Semler Brossy and ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE.

Report: Companies Face a New Era of Scrutiny on Political Activity

Companies are facing ever-greater scrutiny of their political activities, with some of America's biggest businesses still grappling with a response to January’s Capitol riot.

The Conference Board Elects Holly Gagnon & Camille A. Olson as Trustees

The Conference Board has elected Holly Gagnon and Camille A. Olson to its Board of Trustees, effective immediately.