Navigating Governance Trends and the Proxy Landscape for Companies in EMEA
The governance and proxy landscape in EMEA continues to evolve rapidly, driven by heightened investor scrutiny, regulatory developments, and global alignment on best practices. Companies are facing growing expectations around board diversity, auditor independence, and transparency in executive pay structures. Understanding these shifts is critical for mitigating voting risks and maintaining strong shareholder engagement.
Join ISS-Corporate on Thursday, January 29 at 2:00 PM GMT for an in-depth look at the latest ISS policy updates, Governance QualityScore changes, and key governance trends shaping the proxy landscape for companies across EMEA.
In this session, you’ll hear from our experts on:
- ISS Policy Updates: Explore recent EMEA policy changes and U.S. Pay-for-Performance updates aligned with global governance trends.
- Governance QualityScore (GQS) Enhancements: Understand new EMEA methodology factors, including expanded coverage of restatements, auditor independence, diversity, and board structure.
- Executive Compensation Insights: Examine evolving practices in EMEA and the UK, including hybrid equity incentive plans, modification or removal of ESG/DEI metrics, and safeguards on non-financial payouts.
- Other Emerging Governance Topics: Explore best practices on AI Governance, Information Security Oversight, Sustainability Compliance, and more.
This webinar will provide insights to help companies anticipate investor priorities and prepare for the 2026 proxy season.
