During the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, known as COP26, discussions focused on setting net-zero emission targets for 2050 to tackle the economic impact of climate change. As organizations increasingly move toward adopting net-zero business models, they are realizing the importance of including climate transition metrics in management systems, corporate disclosures and compensation plans.
Willis Towers Watson’s recently released Executive Compensation Guidebook for Climate Transition, published in partnership with the Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) to promulgate the climate governance principles of the World Economic Forum, includes strategies and practical advice on linking climate metrics to executive compensation. Below are some key takeaways from the guidebook.
To meet net-zero emission targets, companies must begin to take action now and consider the following steps: