1:45 PM - 2:45 PM PDT
Engaging the Board, Legal and Finance to Drive Sustainability Projects Forward
How do ESG projects generally move forward, gain traction, and merit approvals and budget within public companies? What are the practical hallmarks of successful engagement of Board, Legal and Finance functions in the process? Who is most often the most important stakeholder in pushing such projects forward? These are the questions this discussion session will address, with a strong emphasis on the roles of the Board and Legal as vital participants.
Speakers
Peter Gleason
CEO
National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
Kellie Huennekens
Head of ESG Research
NASDAQ
David Hackett
Partner
Baker & McKenzie
Mark Hershey
SVP & General Counsel
Armstrong World Industries