Investor Climate Action and Workplace Activism Insights
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR CULTURE IS
TOP EXPECTATION OF THE BOARD
71%
Percent who rank each as one of the
top 3 most important expectations
for the board of directors within a company of interest
Ensure CEO compensation is linked to company performance
Be visible during major announcements and executive transitions
35
34
Be held accountable for maintaining positive company culture
33
Establish a dedicated ESG committee
33
Agree that it is important for a board of directors
to be held accountable for maintaining a
positive company culture
Ensure there is a favorable 'say on pay' vote
Manifest diversity across demographics, skillset, perspectives
32
Engage with investors directly
30
23
Be proactive in removing CEOs when performance is lagging
22
2021 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Institutional Investors. Q6.1A Now thinking specifically about the board of directors within a company of interest, how important, if at all, is it
for them to do each of the following? 'Be held accountable for company culture', T2B Important // Q6.1B Of the items you consider important, which 3 are most important when thinking about the
board of directors within a company of interest? Ranked in top 3. Base: United States n=100
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