Governance for Sustainability

Governance for Sustainability

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Business, Biology

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The video discusses the importance of board oversight and management accountability in corporate sustainability. It highlights the challenges companies face in integrating sustainability into board governance and the lack of direct ownership by boards. The video also emphasizes the need for expertise in sustainability issues and the reliance on outside counsel. It concludes by showcasing companies like Intel, Northern Trust, and Prudential Financial as leaders in sustainability governance, demonstrating effective integration of sustainability expertise into their board structures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge companies face when trying to integrate sustainability into board governance?

Lack of interest from employees

Difficulty in measuring sustainability outcomes

Resistance from board members

Insufficient financial resources

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of companies have board committees with sustainability expertise?

90%

50%

32%

5%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do most board committees at the Fortune 500 level obtain sustainability expertise?

By recruiting sustainability experts

By consulting with government agencies

By hiring outside counsel

Through internal training programs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company has a board committee responsible for corporate social responsibility and sustainability since 2003?

Intel

Apple

Northern Trust

Prudential Financial

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a core criterion for board member selection at Prudential Financial?

Legal background

Marketing experience

Sustainability expertise

Financial expertise