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There is a running joke among people who know me: Don’t invite me on a trip unless you are serious. I will call the airline within five minutes of the discussion, navigate hotels, and highlight the top 10 things to do anywhere in the world. So, in July of…
Read More > 01.10.2023
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Welcome to 2023: ESG & employees still win even in economic uncertainty—Reuters
Even amid economic uncertainty, stakeholder issues remain paramount for businesses. In this Reuters article, which reports five major ESG trends for the year ahead, Farient ESG Leader Brian Bueno is quoted on the rising importance of the “S” in ESG: the emphasis on social issues like worker wellbeing, pay equity…
Read More > 01.04.2023
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More Companies Link Executive Pay to ESG Measures, Survey Finds—Corporate Secretary
The use of stakeholder metrics in executive compensation by companies worldwide increased, according to our report, 2023 Global Trends in Stakeholder Incentives: The Staying Power of ESG. What are the latest trends and how are stakeholder issues being addressed by boards in pay packages? In this interview with Corporate Secretary, Farient’s ESG…
Read More > 01.03.2023
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How to pay executives in the age of stakeholder capitalism – Financial Times
Investor opposition to high executive pay is not just grumbling. This feature from the Financial Times cites Farient research showing that midway through the 2022 proxy season Say-on-Pay votes failing to garner 70% company support had risen to 9.3%, up from just 3.6% in 2015. Looking at current data (accessible…
Read More > 12.15.2022
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IR Magazine: Governance in 2023: Value(s) Added
With a disorienting combination of factors rattling the economy heading into the 2023 proxy season, investors are ramping up scrutiny of executive pay. In this year-end IR Magazine feature, Farient’s ESG Leader Brian Bueno joins other experts to analyze likely issues including the uncertainty of say-on-pay votes, investor pressure to…
Read More > 12.01.2022
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Investors Cry Foul on Emissions Reduction Targets – Agenda
Pressure on boards to verify progress on stated climate goals is—forgive the pun—heating up. Agenda reports that many investors are demanding that boards specify their climate-related performance and explain how executive compensation is aligned with metrics to prove the point. In this article, Farient’s ESG leader, Brian Bueno, provides insight…
Read More > 11.29.2022
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These CEOs Wanted to Be Paid Like Musk. They Failed. – The Information
Elon Musk reaped the benefits of a high-risk, high-reward pay package. Other tech CEOs? Not so much. As the value of tech companies has plummeted, so have the prospects of big awards for hopeful CEOs. In this article, Farient’s Marc Hodak discusses the pay plans aimed at securing the fruits…
Read More > 11.14.2022
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Advisors to SEC: Postpone the PvP Rule, Please – Agenda
In an interview with Agenda, Farient’s Marc Hodak says that despite the SEC trying to limit distortions in the disclosure with the recently passed pay-versus-performance (PVP) rule, there is still a strong likelihood of unintended consequences. Companies subject to SEC regulations are for the 2023 proxy season required to comply…
Read More > 10.07.2022
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ESG activists see executive pay as tool for raising standards – Financial Times
As ESG activists and investors seek to hold companies accountable on issues like climate, diversity, equity and inclusion, and human rights, they are increasingly using a crucial tool: executive compensation. This Financial Times article, which quotes Farient ESG Leader Brian Bueno, explores the trend and how it is taking shape…
Read More > 09.20.2022
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New SEC rule could shed some light on executive pay – Pensions & Investments
A new SEC rule on Pay vs. Performance disclosure, a delayed part of the decade-old Dodd-Frank act, requires companies to report on whether executive compensation is appropriately linked with company performance. According to Farient’s Marc Hodak, however, the rule could lead investors to become misinformed about…
Read More > 09.19.2022
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More Executives Could See Their Compensation Tied to ESG Goals if SEC Finalizes Climate Disclosure Rules – Reuters
With the US Securities and Exchange Commission set to finalize a rule on climate disclosure this Fall, we may be looking at a shift in prevalence and specificity around ESG goals becoming tied to executive compensation, says Farient’s Brian Bueno in this Reuters article. With more…
Read More > 09.19.2022
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ESG Measures Are Gaining Prominence in Executive Compensations Plans – Directors & Boards
Despite some recent pushback, signs point to a continued emphasis on sustainability issues for investors, including tying ESG measures to executive pay, says Farient’s Brian Bueno. In this Q&A with Directors & Boards, Brian discusses the emerging and ongoing trends in this space and what boards…
Read More > 09.19.2022
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