State Street Global Advisors drives change at board level

Boardroom balance requires more than token gestures, writes Siobhán Maguires

Ann Prendergast, head of State Street Global Advisors in Ireland

ESG is an acronym we are hearing about more often. Meaning Environmental, Social and Governance, it helps to better determine the future financial performance of companies. According to research conducted recently by State Street Global Advisors, incorporating ESG considerations is recognised as an important priority by DC plan sponsors. However, in practice, many plans have not yet taken steps to do so.

State Street Global Advisors is among those leading the charge on ESG ...