2 December, 2021

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  1. COMMENT: Strategy, 1 December, 2021

    Executive pay, sustainability KPIs and the climate crisis

    Linking KPIs to sustainability targets results in complexity. A focus on corporate purpose is a better way to tackle climate change.

  2. NEWS: Governance, 1 December, 2021

    Watchdog highlights companies’ lack of progress on C-suite succession planning

    The UK financial regulator wants to see greater cohesion between succession planning, diversity commitment and board evaluations.

    NEWS: Governance, 26 November, 2021

    News round-up: this week in governance

    Some reporting requires improvement; Wall Street votes on ESG; CEO pay “remains major concern”; and why the PM should stick to Peppa Pig.
    Board members discussing ESG

    NEWS: Report, 25 November, 2021

    Boards need dedicated ESG committees ‘as part of company strategy’

    Report for the Institute of Directors says boards need to integrate ESG into strategy and operations as a response to climate concerns.
    Businessman looking in his wallet

    NEWS: Pay trends, 22 November, 2021

    CEO pay falls by 9%—but LGIM issues warning over engagement

    PwC report shows executive pay has fallen; but LGIM says investor feedback on remuneration is being ignored.
    IPO on stock ticker

    COMMENT: Strategy, 22 November, 2021

    How to build strong governance ahead of an initial public offering

    An IPO sees a company open itself to the scrutiny of thousands of investors. A strong governance structure is essential to minimise risks.

    NEWS: Governance, 19 November, 2021

    News round-up: this week in governance

    Shell to shift its HQ; audit reforms continue to cause controversy; Korea introduces gender quota; and stock exchanges make net zero pledges.
    Green stock market graph

    NEWS: Shareholders, 16 November, 2021

    Investor pressure ‘should be primary tool’ in changing firms’ ESG behaviour

    Study concludes investors are better placed to correct the behaviour and decision-making of boards than rafts of new ESG regulation.
    CEOs chasing money

    COMMENT: Incentives, 16 November, 2021

    Predictable pay-outs expose the charade of performance-related pay

    Incentive plans, share awards and bonus payments have become almost a guaranteed part of a chief executive’s pay package.

    NEWS: Governance, 12 November, 2021

    News round-up: this week in governance

    Car park catch-ups; audit reform rumours; Musk on Twitter; ISS seeks climate disclosures; and why married CEOs are a safer bet.