Boards need to consider the many geopolitical and economic issues on the horizon and the possible consequences for their companies. A strategic approach to risk intelligence that leverages scenario planning and advanced risk-sensing techniques...

Boards should ask management for information on cyber incidents and threats, risk assessments, and safeguards to help develop a holistic cybersecurity and privacy strategy....

The opportunity is certainly being emphasized in NXD recruitment, especially for “made in Canada” specifications, with a lens on younger leaders, professionals, prospects outside of mainstream networks, and non residents of Canada...

Many boards and their nominating/governance committees are considering whether and to what extent their boards of the future need to include members with technology skills and what types of skills are called for. Given the investment and momentum of a focus on digital and technology transformation...

The task of actually achieving net zero or other climate pledges can be strenuous, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. An effective net zero strategy combines a number of actions, including efforts to (1) reduce energy across the value chain, (2) make use of renewable energy, and/or (3) remove residuals through investments in sustainable projects...

Canadian ESG reporting is falling short, leaving organizations at risk of missing opportunities for increased long-term value creation and goodwill for their brand. Stakeholders want to know what non-financial items are critical to a company’s success, but only 41% of companies have ESG reports showing how sustainability is a fundamental ...

Proxy statements: More companies are including ESG information in their proxy statements as a way to communicate directly with investors. This disclosure often includes discussion of...

In spotlighting issues that boards are now focusing more time on such as emerging technologies, fundamentally different perspectives on ESG, new forms of political polarization and a duty to consult along with new approaches to foundational areas of governance such as board composition, director education, the role of the chair, strategic...

According to a new survey, the COVID-19 crisis has accelerated operational changes and stronger collaboration between directors and management that are key to a board’s success....

We know intuitively that diversity matters. It’s also increasingly clear that it makes sense in purely business terms. Our latest research finds that companies...