In this study, The Conference Board assesses how and to what extent social and environmental issues are integrated into the strategic agenda of the board of directors of U.S. public companies. Topics covered include: the delegation of responsibility for sustainability oversight;...

Research by The Conference Board shows that, despite formal assignment of responsibilities to top business leaders, many companies still lack the structural framework to enable proper director oversight of corporate sustainability. In particular, what appears to be largely missing is access to...

Not only institutional investors are increasingly demanding to know more about the sustainability skills of the boards they elect. These skills demonstrate a company's capability to navigate new regulations and meet self-imposed targets. Consequently, they also serve as a significant proxy for a...