Virtual Discussion – ESG Corporate Governance, Stakeholder Capitalism, and the Role of Public Affairs

With sustainability concerns moving to center stage globally, stakeholders’ expectations are increasingly shaping the way governments and private companies respond to environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) concerns. This growing public pressure on companies to “do the right thing” is accompanied by an increasingly demanding regulatory landscape. New regulations making companies more accountable are arising in the EU, UK, US, China and other regions, while a set of common metrics and disclosures on non-financial factors have been developed by the World Economic Forum.

What impact do these trends have on European businesses, and how can public affairs professionals help their organizations adapt — and thrive — in this new environment?

Join this virtual panel discussion to hear from experts and practitioners on:

• What key political and regulatory milestones can affect European companies in 2021, and how to make sense of the policy environment in the EU and beyond?
• What is stakeholder capitalism, and what does it mean for public affairs?
• The impact of new environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics on European businesses, and what can they do to adapt?
• How can public affairs professionals help companies navigate an increasingly regulated landscape, manage stakeholders’ expectations, and help generate growth?