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We provide original, cutting-edge research on the most pressing issues in corporate governance, certifications and educational programs that equip leaders with the knowledge and credentials needed to guide their organizations through existential challenges, and peer networks that convene directors and corporate executives to share best practices and insights.

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News & events

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Bloomberg: The Reality of ESG Is Messier Than the Stark Politics Around It

Board attitudes to the investing strategy are mixed and shareholder enthusiasm has

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

Our report Sustainability in the Spotlight was posted on the Harvard Law School Forum on

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Sustainable Future News: ESG clarity a top priority for corporate boards

Nearly half of directors around the world want more clarity on how their company’s

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Financial Times Sustainable Views: Editor’s note: ESG opportunities and UK obstructionism

Has ESG lost momentum in the boardroom? Deep dive into different perspectives on ESG

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Board Agenda: News round-up, this week in governance

High fliers still love a corporate jet; FCA raises dual-class shares quandary; global

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ESG Today: The Biggest ESG Concern for Boards Isn’t What You Might Think

ESG faces political resistance against ethical investing & criticism of ESG being

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Financial Times Agenda: Are Companies and Investors Really Saying Goodbye to ESG?

Diligent Institute’s research into whether or not ESG has lost momentum was featured in

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Business Mondays: Nearly Half Of Corporate Directors Want More Clarity On How Sustainability Goals Link To Larger Company Strategy

45% of corporate directors globally need greater insight into how sustainability goals

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Diligent: Nearly Half of Corporate Directors Want More Clarity on How Sustainability Goals Link to Larger Company Strategy, Finds Diligent and Spencer Stuart

45% of directors need greater insight into how their company’s sustainability goals

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The team

Lisa Edwards

Executive Chair

Dottie Schindlinger

Executive Director

Emily Williams

Director of Programs

Edna Twumwaa Frimpong

Head of International Research

Kira Ciccarelli

Lead Research Specialist

Sophia Hadef

Programs Specialist

Advisory board

Rahul K. Bhardwaj

President and CEO of Institute of Corporate Directors (Canada)

Anddria Clack-Rogers Varnado

Divisional President & GM: Kohler Company Board Member: Umpqua Bank, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

Susan Forrester

Chair, South Bank Corporation, Non-Executive Director, Jumbo Interactive, Healthengine Ltd, and Plenti Ltd

TK Kerstetter

Founder and CEO of Boardroom Resources, Co-Founder of Corporate Board Member

Susan Kilsby

Board Member at Diageo; Fortune Brands Home & Security; Unilever

Colin Low

Global Independent Board Director & former Chairman of the Board

Aniel Mahabier

Founder of INOP

Lothar Schröder

Board Member: Deutsche Telekom (Supervisory Board), Telekom Foundation (Board of Trustees) Affiliations: Chairman of the Data Protection Advisory Board of Deutsche Telekom AG, and Member of the German Parliament’s Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence

Brian Stafford

CEO of Diligent