A trifecta of global events—the coronavirus pandemic, economic uncertainty, and the social justice movement—has significantly accelerated the need for companies around the world to link environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives to their executive incentive plans, according to a recent poll conducted by global advisory firm Willis Towers Watson.
The poll, performed across September and October, reflects responses from board members and senior executives at 168 organizations throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Among the key findings, 78 percent of respondents said they plan to introduce ESG measures into their executive incentive plans over the next three years.
