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The European Commission’s Omnibus proposal introduces key updates to the EU’s sustainability reporting and due diligence frameworks - reshaping compliance requirements for businesses operating in the EU. Join ISS-Corporate on March 27th for a live webinar where our sustainability experts will break down the regulatory changes and provide key insights on how to navigate the evolving landscape with confidence. Tune in to hear insights from Reinhilde Weidacher, Kosmas Papadopoulos, CFA, Aizhan 'Aya' Batyrbekova and Cathrine Dehli, including:? ? Key updates in the EU Omnibus proposal and their impact on CSRD & CSDDD? ? Strategic considerations for evaluating voluntary reporting frameworks? ? Market insights & best practices from corporate disclosures Register now: https://lnkd.in/gFeesn-P? #Sustainability #CSRD #CSDDD #EUOmnibus??

ISS-Corporate today announced the results of an analysis of disclosure around board oversight related to artificial intelligence (AI) at S&P 500 companies between 2022 and 2024, as well as the year-over-year growth in shareholder proposals on the topic in 2024. The report found that the percentage of S&P 500 companies disclosing some level of board oversight or AI competency in their proxy statements soared more than 84 percent between 2023 and 2024, and more than 150 percent from 2022 to 2024. As of 2024, 31.6 percent of the S&P 500 disclosed some level of board oversight of AI, with board oversight defined as specific committee oversight responsibility, director(s) with AI expertise, and/or an AI ethics board. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/gCBeeeGh Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/gY4rRrpV #AI #CorporateGovernance #BoardofDirectors

Proxy season 2025 has started, and the rules of the game have changed. The tide of shareholder and regulatory pressure on corporations to take action on environmental and social causes has rapidly subsided, while a wave of new risks ranging from new technology to geopolitical tension and potential trade wars disrupts the market. Every week seems to bring a new development, from changes in how investors view certain topics to SEC rules and guidance. Boards are being pulled in many, sometimes contradicting, directions, and must carefully navigate a myriad of legal, compliance, climate, social, political, and technological risks. As the 2025 Proxy Season kicks off, ISS-Corporate examines key trends and themes that are likely to have significant impact. Go here to read the full report by ISS-Corporate’s Jun Frank, Managing Director, Global Head of Compensation & Governance Advisory: https://lnkd.in/gyWrbYab Find out more about our corporate governance solutions here: https://lnkd.in/ejNA5hhV #CorporateGovernance #USCorporates #Regulation

ISS-Corporate was proud to participate in Informa Connect’s Climate Risk Reporting 2025 event in London this week, where we gained valuable insights on transition planning and reporting developments. Our Senior Sustainability Solutions Product Manager Fredrik Lundin led an expert panel on meeting CSRD requirements alongside ISSB reporting, conversing with Elisabeth Axelsson, Morten Haukaas, Alison Bewick, and Adrian Kyburz, PhD on how to use reporting frameworks as strategic tools, the role of assurance, and the challenges posed by a changing regulatory landscape. Andy Nicol and Henriette Lund also enjoyed attending the event and speaking with everyone who stopped by our booth. In case you missed it, please feel free to reach out to request a free assessment personalized for your organization: ?? CSRD Gap Assessment: In this 30-minute session, our sustainability reporting specialists will review one of your company’s policies or codes of conduct using AI technology to highlight reporting gaps in relation to CSRD. ?? Climate Peer Benchmarking Report: In this report, see where you stand among proxy and industry peers to identify improvement opportunities across your climate disclosures and performance. Request now: https://lnkd.in/eiMKx4ab #SustainabilityReporting #CSRD #ISSB

NEW: EU GB Pre-issuance review issued for ABN AMRO Bank N.V. ISS-Corporate?is pleased to have worked with ABN AMRO in furtherance of launching its European Green Bond Factsheet, which identifies various Green categories aligned with the EU Taxonomy such as electricity generation using solar photovoltaic technology, electricity generation from wind power, and the acquisition and ownership of buildings?projects as eligible uses of proceeds. ABN AMRO has so far issued several sustainability bonds, all under a framework previously assessed by ISS-Corporate from 2015 to 2024. The latest Factsheet announced by ABN AMRO allows further issuance of bonds in line with the new European regulation. ISS-Corporate provided a pre-issuance review on the alignment of the Factsheet with the: ?? European Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) ?? EU Taxonomy Read the pre-issuance review here: https://lnkd.in/guUJattH Learn more about our sustainable finance solutions here: https://lnkd.in/gGzibmsX #SustainableFinance #SPO #EUGB #GreenBond

For our #DatainFocus series, ISS-Corporate examined trends in director compensation at U.S. public companies. We found that companies in the banking industry had the lowest median pay for independent directors, and that companies with the highest median director pay tend to be smaller. Flip through the slides for our full analysis. Learn more about our corporate governance solutions here: https://lnkd.in/ejNA5hhV #DirectorCompensation #DirectorPay #BoardofDirectors?

Join ISS-Corporate March 11 for an expert-led webinar giving a comprehensive overview of recent developments to the ISS Cyber Risk Score. Speakers Douglas Clare, Jonathan Darwent, and Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) partner Eric S. Charleston will cover: ?? Key trends in cyber risk ?? Understanding your Cyber Risk Score ?? How investors and corporates leverage the score ?? Our Cyber Asset Review process for corporates ?? Live Q&A Register here: https://lnkd.in/gG_RdVir #Cyber #CyberRisk

ISS-Corporate has released an analysis of key trends and themes expected to shape the 2025 U.S. proxy season. Amid a shifting tide of shareholder and regulatory pressures, the report outlines a myriad of risks and conflicting stakeholder demands confronting boards this proxy season. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/ggSBJZ79 Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gyWrbYab #CorporateGovernance #ShareholderProposals #Sustainability

As part of our #DatainFocus series, ISS-Corporate looked at racial diversity trends among directorships and CEOs at U.S. companies. Here are some key findings: ?? Significant gains made by Black directors since 2020 have largely held, with 12% of S&P 500 directorships now held by Black directors compared with just 8% in 2019. ?? The percentage of Russell 3000 CEO roles occupied by African Americans dipped to 1.3% in 2024, down from its 2023 peak. Flip through the slides for our full analysis. Learn more about our corporate governance solutions here: https://lnkd.in/ejNA5hhV #CorporateGovernance #BoardDiversity #CEODiversity?

Next week, ISS-Corporate is proud to sponsor Climate Risk Reporting 2025 in partnership with Informa Connect. Our team members onsite are looking forward to connecting with other sustainability experts, sharing valuable insights, and discussing the latest developments in climate reporting and management. Don’t miss our Sustainability Solutions Product Lead Fredrik Lundin’s panel session titled “Meeting CSRD Requirements Alongside ISSB Reporting” as well as the chance to request a free custom report at our exhibitor booth. Stop by to say hello to Andy Nicol and Henriette Lund, who will be there to answer your questions and help you select from:? ? Personalized CSRD Gap Assessment?? ? Custom Climate Peer Benchmarking Report?? ? We hope to see you there!? ? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gMGvG4tC? #ClimateRiskReporting2025 #CSRD #SustainabilityReporting