EXPERT BRIEFINGS
Members of The Conference Board have access to our global experts who provide insights informed by our nonpartisan, data-driven research and international network of executives. Briefings with our experts are exclusive to Members. These sessions provide senior executives and their teams with a deep dive into a topic area and a forum for questions and in-depth discussion. Explore our ever-growing portfolio below.
Governance & Sustainability
Expert Briefings
ESG Reporting Disclosure Gap
Despite the uptick in the level of sustainability reporting, there continues to be a disparity between what is being reported and the information that investors need while making investment decisions.
Governance for Sustainability
Effective governance arrangements can enable and reinforce sustainable business practices. Insights into how leading companies approach governance for sustainability to progress sustainable business ambitions.
Sustainable Business Strategy - Sustainability Integration
What does it take to transform to a leadership position and adopt business models that more closely align corporate agendas with societal aims.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Explained for Business
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a blueprint for civil society to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. How to make sense of UN SDGs.
Scenario Planning as a Guide to your Sustainable Business Strategy
The world in 2030 will be radically transformed. Looking beyond the horizon is essential is to guide a future-fit strategy. How can scenario planning be used to guide sustainable business strategy?
A Guide to Materiality Assessment
Materiality can be double and dynamic. But how can we understand it? This briefing offers a short introduction to the topic and insights into best practice.
Introduction to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
Sustainability is not the 'S' in ESG. But, what does it stand for? This briefing introduces ESG and gives an overview of the current ESG landscape.
Role of Business in Society
What is the role of business in society? An overview of the forces that shape the world we live in, the evolving business landscape, and the principles to realize sustainability ambitions.
