The State of ESG Goal-SettingESG metrics are increasingly prevalent in incentives, but disclosure has not kept pace. In recent years, the prevalence of ESG metrics in executive compensation design has expanded. October 30, 2023
2023 ESG + Incentives ReportsS&P 500 AnalysisESG metric prevalence in incentives continues to increase among S&P 500 companies but at a slower rate than prior years, as market focus shifts to refining existing ESG metric types and structures rather than increasing adoption. August 14, 2023
Do You Need a Chief Human Resources Officer on Your Board?Directors with human capital expertise can be invaluable at a time when the “war for talent” is raging. August 4, 2023 Directors & Boards
Reinforcing Your ESG Commitment As with other operational or strategic metrics, adding ESG metrics to incentive plans can be a signal of importance and a sign of commitment. March 20, 2023 Corporate Board Member
2022 ESG + Incentives ReportsS&P 500 AnalysisMoving forward, we anticipate that ESG metrics will continue to become more prevalent among S&P 500 companies before hitting an eventual plateau. October 19, 2022
Take ESG Compensation Metrics to the Next LevelSpurred in part by the pandemic and the social protests of the past year, shareholders are calling for greater disclosure and commitment to ESG matters, and some are explicitly asking companies to include at least one material, measurable ESG metric in their executive pay plans. October 4, 2021 NACD Directorship Magazine
2021 ESG & Incentives ReportsEvolution towards prominent ESG structures into plan design2020 had a profound impact on corporate governance and responsibility, with the pandemic shining a spotlight on health and safety and the national focus on racial justice drawing sharp attention to diversity and inclusion in corporate America. August 2, 2021
2020 ESG & Incentives ResearchOver 2020 this series delved into the current state of ESG in executive incentives in the Fortune 200.This final report for 2020 points towards design considerations for companies considering integrating more stakeholder metrics in the future. November 22, 2020
What to Do About Long-Term Incentives in the PandemicWhatever boards decide, they will want to be clear and transparent on any substantial departures from usual practice. September 8, 2020
What to Do About Annual Incentive Plans in the PandemicBoards can still work to ensure they position their companies as well as possible to enter FY2021. August 25, 2020
The Expanding Role of ESG in Executive PayEnvironmental, social, and governance concerns continue amid heightened scrutiny of corporate behavior through the COVID-19 pandemic and protests over racism and police brutality. It's time to take the next step by incorporating ESG metrics into compensation plans. August 1, 2020 NACD Directorship Magazine
Emerging Trends in ESG and IncentivesView the Directors & Boards webinar, featuring Kathryn Neel and John Borneman. June 25, 2020
The Big Picture for Compensation in a PandemicThree foundational principles for compensation committees June 8, 2020 NACD Directorship Magazine