How ESG Metrics Are Taking Over Annual Incentive Plans

Compensation committees at S&P 500 companies are increasingly tying annual bonuses to measures beyond financial performance. The inclusion of environmental, social and governance goals in short-term incentive plans has increased fourfold since 2019, according to data collected from proxy statements. Experts say these nonfinancial metrics can serve as useful motivators as companies aim toward specific… Continue reading How ESG Metrics Are Taking Over Annual Incentive Plans