Strategies for Responding to the “New Normal” of Stakeholder Activism

Executives are expected to deliver more than just financial value to stakeholders. As they face more scrutiny from shareholder activists in the current age, it’s imperative for Boards to anticipate, engage and respond to stakeholders for the benefit of the company. This report by Accenture, explores the topic of shareholder activists and how they have evolved in recent years, as well as key pointers for Board members and directors to look out for. 

Key takeaways include:

• When it comes to Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, shareholders increasingly want to know what is going on at an operational level, as opposed to a glossy statement.
• Investors increasingly view corporate attention to the ESG criteria as closely linked with business resilience, competitive strength and financial performance.