Emerging trends in ESG

Changing times: A humanoid robot with AI gestures at a consumer electronics show in Las Vegas. Leaders must understand the various dimensions in AI and biotechnology to embrace the new ESG thinking. — AFP

A pertinent question around environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues is whether ESG performance should be linked with board remuneration to help accelerate the process of change.

While some may argue that management should not be rewarded for doing the right thing, companies find that aligning executive pay with ESG measures helps to speed up the process of change.