Virtual - Stakeholder Activism/Capitalism: Latest Trends & the Role of the Board

Stakeholder capitalism is based on the idea that value creation should encompass more than long-term returns for shareholders and should factor in the interests of a wide range of publics. In that sense, “stakeholders” include customers, employees, suppliers, the local community, and even the natural environment.

Companies and their boards are increasingly under pressure from each of these groups, which often have competing agendas and an ability to mount sophisticated PR/IR campaigns, including activist attacks. 

While the challenges facing companies could not be greater, some boards are embracing the opportunity to spotlight their actions in support of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues that matter most to them, from diversity initiatives to climate risk mitigation while others are shying away from the issues. This session will feature the invaluable insights of experts who understand, counsel and promote stakeholder capitalism. They will describe their experiences as activists, constructivists, board members and counsel and discuss the missteps that can make boards and board members easy targets.

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