Corporate Policies

What will stay and what will go in private company governance after a tumultuous 2020?

After a year of crises and disruption, it might seem like a relief to close the books on 2020 and pretend the nightmares of...

The Year of Climate Governance: There are real steps private company boards can take in a year that may be the tipping point...

This could be the year of reckoning for climate change as politicians, investors and stakeholders-at-large are pushing for big change. As a key ESG issue,...

The Role of Minutes in Protecting Companies and Their Directors

A prominent Delaware judge once said, “Writing good minutes is like flossing; nobody likes to do it, but it is essential.” Clear, well-prepared minutes...

ESG in the Private Equity Portfolio

Like public investors, private equity looks beyond the bottom line. By Beth Braverman MidOcean Partners has always taken a deep dive into factors that include environmental...

ESG Is a Way of Life for Graybar

CEO Kathleen Mazzarella discusses the company and board’s focus  on long-term decision making and environmental, social and governance issues. To Kathy Mazzarella, chair, president, and...