The Board’s Role in Social Impact Initiatives: Opportunities and Risks

The “S” (social) in ESG often takes a backseat to “E” (environment) and “G” (governance) concerns. However, its importance and parity with “E” and “G”, continue to become abundantly clear.  The pandemic has exposed a host of societal inequities and failures: systemic racism, income inequality, health inequities across economic and racial lines and disregard for basic human rights. In the past year, organizations that failed to reflect the values of their employees, customers, communities, shareholders, and other key stakeholders in the face of social movements like “Black Lives Matter” – and “Me Too”, or “Idle No More” before it – faced the consequences.

Social issues are intrinsically linked to environmental and governance outcomes and the creation of a greener and more equitable economy will be critical in moving the dial. This webinar will explore:

• The role of the board in oversight of social issues
• The risks for boards and corporations that fail to keep pace with changing societal expectations and the opportunities for those that lead.

Register now for this 1-hour ICD National webinar, presented in partnership with Longview Communications and Public Affairs, to hear our distinguished panel discuss how boards can appropriately impact change on “S” issues.