Join Main Data Group's General Manager Brooke Fernandez as she leads a lively discussion with Pearl Meyer Managing Director Brett Herand —sharing real-world examples and what they have learned over the last few years. Attendees will get a live look at how easy it is to view and analyze Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metric data from proxy disclosures and evaluate it.
This webinar will explore how leading companies are examining different approaches to measuring ESG metrics, weighing the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating them into executive compensation frameworks, while considering the factors influencing governance norms.
- Current Market Practices
Leveraging insights from Main Data Group’s executive compensation database, we'll spotlight how and why organizations are integrating ESG metrics into executive compensation frameworks. Attendees will learn about diverse approaches adopted by leading firms, from direct financial incentives to qualitative assessments. - Challenges and Solutions and Pros and Cons of Using ESG in Executive Compensation
We'll discuss the advantages and drawbacks of incorporating ESG metrics into executive compensation. From fostering sustainability and enhancing corporate reputation to concerns about metric standardization and short-termism, we'll provide a comprehensive analysis of the pros and cons and discuss issues such as data availability, metric relevance, and balancing short-term financial goals with long-term sustainability objectives. - Understanding Investor Expectations
We'll delve into the evolving demands of investors regarding ESG performance and executive pay alignment. By examining the priorities of institutional investors and other stakeholders, attendees will gain insights into the factors shaping governance norms. - Future Outlook
The webinar will conclude with a forward-looking perspective on the trajectory of ESG integration in executive compensation. Attendees will gain insights into potential regulatory developments, evolving stakeholder expectations, and implications for businesses worldwide.
Brooke Fernandez is the General Manager of Main Data Group (MDG), a provider of executive compensation benchmarking and corporate governance analytics. Brooke joined the company in 2022 and has deep experience in services, technology, and B2B SaaS subscription services.
MDG’s mission is to empower executive compensation professionals with meaningful, comprehensive Total Rewards and corporate governance information through the industry’s most cost-effective and easy-to-use data platform. The MDG team continues to innovate upon a comprehensive proxy database and offers custom research services to top-tier companies and Executive Compensation firms worldwide.
Over the last decade, her career has focused on sales and marketing roles, building and executing go-to-market strategies for startups and more mature companies. She holds a bachelor's degree from UCLA and a master's degree from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Brett A. Herand is a managing director at Pearl Meyer. Specializing in executive compensation, he works with boards and management issues related to performance measurement and value creation, incentive plan design, and technical advisory work with respect to tax, accounting, and SEC regulatory issues. Brett works with public and private companies across many industries, including financial and diversified services, technology, and manufacturing. He has been quoted in various publications, including Workspan and Directorship magazines, Agenda, and Bloomberg.
Prior to joining Pearl Meyer in 2008, Brett spent five years in Mercer's human capital practice, working in executive remuneration. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.
