A catalyst for driving accountability: When linking ESG to executive pay can work

Support for linking executive pay to ESG targets has become widespread across industries, but Tom Gosling, executive fellow at London Business School, warned companies should focus on cases "where it can really work". Speaking at the Sustainable Investment Festival last month, Gosling explained the practice of linking pay to ESG targets has received significant support from investors and senior leaders alike - 68% and 55%, respectively. He said there were two differing reasons to apply such a practice, although both lead to the same goal of achieving long-term value for shareholders. ...