JPMorgan On Engaging Management On Gender Diversity

The video discusses the importance of board diversity, particularly gender diversity, in Asian companies and the efforts by regulators to improve it. It highlights the challenges in achieving diversity and the benefits of diverse boards. The impact of the pandemic on ESG issues is examined, with a focus on energy prices and investment trends. The video also explores ESG investment opportunities in polluting sectors and the challenges of social data disclosure in Asia.

What is the current female representation on Asian company boards compared to the global average?

• 20-25% in Asia, 40% globally

• 5-10% in Asia, 25% globally

• 10-15% in Asia, 30% globally

• 15-20% in Asia, 35% globally

What is one of the main challenges in achieving board diversity in Asian countries?

• Lack of educational institutions

• Cultural challenges

• Insufficient financial resources

• Overregulation

What is one benefit of having a diverse board?

• More robust decision-making

• Reduced educational diversity

• Higher operational costs

• Increased groupthink

How has the global pandemic influenced ESG issues in the energy sector?

• Complete avoidance of energy investments

• Shift towards companies with improving ESG profiles

• Decreased interest in renewable energy

• Increased focus on fossil fuels

Why are ESG-compliant companies believed to create better shareholder value?

• They avoid all polluting sectors

• They have higher carbon emissions

• They are often undervalued

• They tend to have better share price performance

What is a significant challenge when assessing the social pillar of ESG?

• Lack of financial data

• Lack of environmental data

• Lack of governance data

• Lack of social data

What efforts are Asian regulators making to improve social disclosure?

• Requiring more data disclosure

• Limiting foreign investments

• Increasing financial audits

• Reducing corporate taxes