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AI Ethics & Board Oversight Certificate Program

Our certification program helps board members and executives like you navigate the ethical and technological issues inherent in AI, so you can steer your organization toward sustainable, trustworthy practices.

Cyber Risk

Cyber Risk & Strategy Certificate Program

The modern board's oversight of cybersecurity risk is mission critical. Get certified with the essential knowledge and expertise today.

Environment, Social, Governance (ESG)

Climate Leadership Certificate Program

Corporate leaders are pressured to meet the challenges and opportunities of climate change. The Diligent Climate Leadership Certificate Program prepares you to oversee climate risk and create sustainable growth strategies for your company.

Cyber Risk

State of Cyber Awareness in the Boardroom Report

An in-depth analysis of the state of cyber awareness, education and expertise of board of directors at S&P 500 companies.

Latest Research

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Cyber Risk

State of Cyber Awareness in the Boardroom Report

An in-depth analysis of the state of cyber awareness, education and expertise of board of directors at S&P 500 companies.

Environment, Social, Governance (ESG)

ESG strategy and oversight in Indian boardrooms

Diligent Institute and Institute of Directors (IOD), India report on boardroom ESG strategy, oversight and integration in Indian boardrooms.

Environment, Social, Governance (ESG)

Sustainability in the Spotlight

Has ESG lost momentum in the boardroom?

Diligent Institute and Spencer Stuart's second annual report on boardroom ESG strategy, oversight and integration.

Director Confidence Index

Economic outlook & AI

May 2023

May reading of director confidence shows directors’ confidence in business conditions 12 months from now back to pre-bank crisis level, at highest point in more than a year.

Director Confidence Index

Economic Outlook and Executive Compensation

April Outlook

April reading of director confidence shows a reversal from March’s sharp decline, though directors say they still don’t expect conditions to improve much over the next 12 months.

Director Confidence Index

Economic Outlook and Interest Rates

March Outlook

After significant back-to-back increases in January and February, directors’ outlook for business 12 months out slipped this month amid growing signs of economic headwinds.

Commentary

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CYBER INCIDENT RISK AND THE SEC’S CYBER REPORTING REGULATIONS

THE NEW REGULATIONS The SEC announced on July 26, 2023 that all public companies reporting under it’s regulations must now report any cyber incidents they consider material within four business…

Environment, Social, Governance (ESG)

ESG in the news, discussing data and insights from Diligent Market Intelligence (DMI)

This post is a commentary piece discussing the findings of  Diligent Institute and Spencer Stuart’s 2023 report, Sustainability in the Spotlight: Has ESG lost momentum in the boardroom?  This…

Director elections under the microscope

This post appeared as part of Diligent Institute’s contribution to Insightia’s  corporate governance report covering Europe. Read the full report here. Thanks to challenging market environments, both investors and…

Environment, Social, Governance (ESG)

Trends in board ESG priorities: Comparing the U.S. and Europe

This post is a guest-authored commentary piece discussing the findings of  Diligent Institute and Spencer Stuart’s 2023 report, Sustainability in the Spotlight: Has ESG lost momentum in the boardroom?…

Director Confidence Index

Director Confidence Index – July 2023

Director optimism climbs to highest level in 2 years Latest survey reveals heightened optimism that the worst is now behind us, as directors bet on stabilizing conditions to permeate business…

Environment, Social, Governance (ESG)

ESG & Climate Oversight in the Spotlight

This post appeared as part of Diligent Institute’s contribution to the Institute of Directors (IOD) India July 2023 special issue for their Director Today Magazine. Read the full report…

News & Events

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[Bloomberg] “The Reality of ESG Is Messier Than the Stark Politics Around It”

August 9, 2023 | 6:00 am

Board attitudes to the investing strategy are mixed and shareholder enthusiasm has waned, but the backlash against it has had limited impact. Read the full article here.   Bloomberg Green Sparklines, “The Reality…

[Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance] “Sustainability in the Spotlight: Has ESG Lost Momentum in the Boardroom?”

July 27, 2023

Our report Sustainability in the Spotlight was posted on the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance. Read the full article here. Posted by Julie Daum (Spencer Stuart) and Kira…

[Sustainable Future News] “ESG clarity a top priority for corporate boards”

June 29, 2023

A new Diligent Institute and Spencer Stuart survey has found that nearly half of corporate directors around the world want more clarity on…

[Financial Times Sustainable Views] “Editor’s note: ESG opportunities and UK obstructionism”

June 30, 2023

The latest edition of our Sustainable Views newsletter. Happy Friday. “Has ESG lost momentum in the boardroom?” asks a report published this week by consultancy Spencer Stuart and Diligent Institute.

[Board Agenda] “News round-up: this week in governance”

June 30, 2023

High fliers still love a corporate jet; FCA raises dual-class shares quandary; global stats on ESG strategy; ‘superstar’ CEOs. Read the full article here.  By Gavin Hinks…

[ESG Today] “The Biggest ESG Concern for Boards Isn’t What You Might Think”

July 5, 2023

The concept of ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) has been in choppy waters this year with political resistance against ethical investing, as well as criticism of ESG as being…

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Diligent Institute educates, connects and informs leaders to champion modern governance.
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