Environmental, Social, and Governance Concerns

How Executive Compensation Can Support ESG

Environmental, social, and governance topics are in sharp focus, with a combination of investor, employee, and customer interest. Corporate boards are taking note and in many cases, struggling with the massive scope of "ESG" and what it means for their organizations. How can boards evaluate where a company currently stands relative to ESG issues?

We believe many may already be in a position to connect the dots more clearly between ESG concepts and business and leadership strategies—and ultimately the compensation plans that drive both. Pearl Meyer's research for a recent NACD Governance Challenges report provides an in-depth guide for directors to begin this journey.

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“The world is a lot different than it was last proxy season. As a result, diversity, equity, and inclusion are taking up a lot more bandwidth in boardrooms,” said Jannice Koors, senior managing director and Western region president at Pearl Meyer.

Defining the Concept

ESG: It's Not What You Think

At the core of investor interest and scrutiny into environmental, social, and governance concerns is the long-term sustainability of an organization.

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The Proxy Advisor View

Glass Lewis, ISS, and ESG

Boards should understand the basic frameworks that the leading proxy advisors are using to evaluate environmental, social, and governance issues.

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Tracking Improvements

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Yes, Your Compensation Committee Should Talk about ESG Performance Measures

Are ESG metrics appropriate for your executive compensation plan? Results from our Quick Poll show boards and management teams may not be fully aligned.

Data and Analysis

Linking ESG to Pay

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Paying for Environmental and Social Change

A perspective from the UK on the role for executive compensation as corporations work to improve ESG issues.

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From the Investor's Point of View

ESG: Building Shareholder-Focused Incentive Plans for a New Generation of Investors

A new era is dawning and performance is no longer defined solely by the company’s bottom line. Investors and the public at large are increasingly pressuring organizations to expand performance criteria beyond traditional financial yardsticks.

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Where to Begin

Conducting a Pay Equity Study

Pearl Meyer uses structured processes to collect, review, and analyze data, giving your organization a clear understanding of its position with respect to gender pay equity and the gender pay gap.

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Environmental, Social, and Governance Concerns

ESG and Compensation

What is the connection?

How Executive Compensation Can Support ESG

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