Top 10 Topics in 2021: A Brave New World

Feb 10, 2021

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Companies and boards are adapting to the priorities of the Biden administration and Democratic-led House and Senate, with an agenda focused on ending the pandemic, combatting climate change and advancing economic equity and social justice. With more than $17 trillion allocated to sustainable investing strategies at the start of 2020, the new Washington, in many ways, is aligning its agenda with that of investors.

This report looks at:

1. 2020 Election Impact and Anticipated Changes
2. COVID-19: Labor Implications
3. Diversity and Inclusion
4. Board Diversity
5. Environmental, Social and Governance
6. Stakeholder Governance
7. Risk Management
8. Privacy and Cybersecurity
9. Trade Considerations
10. Investigations and Enforcement Trends

You will note that the length of our 2021 Top 10 is notably longer than in previous years. This report is yet another indication of just how much boards have on their plate in our current environment.

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