Download: 10th Annual Proxy Benchmark
2022 Proxy Trends and Analysis: Study based on the top S&P 250 companies Transparency benefits companies and their stakeholders in myriad ways. In our view, clear and transparent disclosure [...]
Pay versus performance: navigating the SEC’s newly adopted rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on August 25 that it has adopted regulations requiring companies to report the relationship between executive compensation and business performance (known as [...]
Corporate Transparency: A Case Study
In 2021, Cognizant was awarded “Best Overall Corporate Disclosure,” ranking highest among all S&P 250 publicly-traded companies in Labrador’s third annual U.S. Transparency Awards. In this case study, we [...]
What The Pandemic Taught Us About Transparency In Corporate Disclosures
We can all agree that the past year and a half has been unique. As the Covid-19 pandemic forced businesses and schools to close, we all had to adjust [...]
June Key Figure
Did you know? According to our 2020 study of S&P 250 companies, 95% disclose cybersecurity as a major risk in their Form 10-K.
Three ways the SEC’s proposed agenda reflects investor concerns
The SEC recently published its 2021 Regulatory Flexibility Agenda—a list that generally reflects the Chair’s priorities, but doesn’t always translate into action. Notably, the SEC expects rulemaking activity regarding three [...]
ESG metrics tied to executive compensation
Source: Equilar - March 17, 2021 Companies can demonstrate to shareholders that they value ESG matters through executive compensation. In order to understand this connection, over the last year, Equilar [...]
April Key Figure
Did you know? According to our 2020 study of S&P 250 companies, 25% use graphics to highlight key ESG metrics.
SEC focuses on ESG disclosure
The Biden administration brought many changes to government, not the least of which is a determined focus on sustainability. That focus is evident at the SEC, where Acting Chair Allison [...]
Expert advice: updating your code of conduct – Part Two
A code of conduct is often called the foundation of a company’s corporate ethics and compliance program. If properly designed and communicated, it’s the single most effective and impactful part.