Download the executive summary of our special report on the evolving landscape of executive compensation and the increasing integration of environmental and social metrics in corporate incentives.

Below are some key findings from the report:

• Widespread Adoption: From 2019 to 2023, the percentage of U.S. companies incorporating E&S considerations in executive incentives surged from 16% to 38.7%. Among S&P 500 companies, 68% integrated E&S metrics in 2023, compared to 39% in 2020. 
• Precision in Goal-Setting: The report notes a rise in measurable, objective E&S measures, with a significant increase from 31% to 49% in companies setting quantitative goals from 2022 to 2023.
• Challenges in Disclosure Remain: The report indicates a drop from 61% to 52% in fully disclosing quantitative metrics goals from 2022 to 2023. However, encouragingly, 70% of E&S metrics using discrete targets disclosed specific goals in 2023.

Looking for the full report? Glass Lewis clients can access the complete report via GovHub or Viewpoint.