Bloomberg Intelligence Presents: Putting the “G” in ESG

The video discusses Bloomberg Intelligence's focus on ESG issues, particularly governance. It highlights trends in ESG investing, such as the rise of ESG ETFs and the need for more sophisticated data. Governance issues like unequal voting rights and dual share structures are explored, along with their impact on investors. The video also examines gender diversity on corporate boards and shareholder activism in ESG. Finally, it discusses linking ESG factors to governance through sustainability boards and executive compensation.

What is the primary focus of Bloomberg Intelligence?

• Real Estate and Construction

• Technology and Innovation

• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues

• Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

What is a common feature of dual share structures in companies?

• Increased transparency in governance

• Equal voting rights for all shareholders

• Higher dividends for minority shareholders

• Unequal voting rights favoring major shareholders

Which region has seen a significant increase in women on corporate boards due to gender quotas?

• North America

• Asia

• Australia

• Europe

What is the term used to describe the practice of board members serving on multiple boards?

• Board stacking

• Overboarding

• Multi-boarding

• Cross-boarding

What trend has been observed in shareholder proposals related to ESG issues?

• Stable levels of ESG proposals

• Decline in shareholder activism

• Increase in social issue proposals

• Decrease in diversity proposals

Which sector has seen an increase in shareholder activism due to ESG concerns?

• Finance

• Healthcare

• Retail

• Technology

What is a key method to integrate ESG factors into corporate governance?

• Reducing employee benefits

• Increasing marketing budgets

• Creating a sustainability board or committee

• Expanding product lines

What is a major challenge in linking executive compensation to ESG factors?

• Lack of transparency and hard targets

• Insufficient data on ESG performance

• Lack of interest from executives

• High costs of implementation

Which company is mentioned as having increased transparency in ESG-linked compensation?

• ExxonMobil

• Chesapeake Energy

• Amazon

• Tesla

What is the ultimate motivator for driving change in corporate ESG issues?

• Employee training programs

• Government regulations

• Executive compensation linked to ESG factors

• Public relations campaigns