Strategic Focus: How ESG Risk Is Reshaping The C-Suite Landscape

Daniel Garcia

Daniel Garcia

08 Mar, 2024

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Executive Summary

Managing a business has become a more challenging exercise in recent decades. For the C-Suite, rebalancing and meeting the expectations of shareholders and stakeholders has become the top priority. Given the speed of change in – and complexity of – the market, firms must seek to implement technology that can both support the business and develop its resilience, as well as expand the skillsets and talent found within an organization.

ESG risk is not a new concept. However, the current momentum behind it is resulting in a metamorphosis within boardrooms, regardless of the industry or regions in which they operate, forcing businesses to reconstitute their governance structures and business strategies for the medium and long term.

The forces shaking and shaping the boardroom
ESG and its impact on the C-Suite agenda today
Boardrooms are transforming to meet new business requirements
The C-Suite and the unmissable ESG call to action
Figure 1. C-Suite composition and structure change 
Figure 2. Impact of ESG on the C-Suite agenda 
Figure 3. Key stakeholders in the business decision-making process
Figure 4. Managing the impact of ESG across a business

About the Author

Daniel Garcia

Daniel Garcia

Senior Manager

Daniel is a risk and compliance subject-matter expert (SME), with over 16 years of global experience, having worked for major financial institutions and consulting firms in La...

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