Resources
We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Governance | Report
19 July 2021 - Despite the evidence of the benefits of increased leadership diversity, progress at private companies has been slow.
Governance | Toolkit
19 July 2021 - A practical guide for GPs and LPs to evaluate, implement, and report on diversity and inclusion in the boardrooms of their privately held portfolio companies.
Governance | Toolkit
19 July 2021 - Leading GPs and LPs can drive long-term performance by building effective, diverse portco boards and building diversity among their advisors.
Governance, Metrics | Toolkit
19 July 2021 - FCLTGlobal’s business and investor communities recognize the need for the private sector to demonstrate long-term value creation along both financial and non-financial criteria, especially when it comes to reporting on metrics related to firm diversity.
Governance | Article
20 April 2021 - For public companies, more diverse boards of directors are correlated with significant long-term value. The same can be true for private companies. What role can GPs and LPs play in driving change?
Governance, Strategy | Podcast
8 March 2021 - Theresa Whitmarsh, head of Washington's state investment board, joins the show to discuss how long-term investing is ingrained into the organization's approach and the long-term impact of COVID-19 on capital markets.
Governance, Incentive Alignment | Toolkit
8 March 2021 - These tools empower companies to tailor long-term remuneration by replacing some elements now, reflecting on their long-term needs, and finally by using key decisions to redesign pay packages
Governance, Strategy, Climate | Podcast
25 January 2021 - Mark Machin (CPP Investments) joins the podcast to discuss why Canada’s pension plan places such a high priority on its long-term strategy. Machin and host Sarah Williamson go in-depth on the current state of climate investment and goals for COP26, the importance of recent progress in corporate board diversity, and which 2020 market trends tell us about the next decade of investing. About Mark Mark Machin is a British investor who served as President and CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board between 2016 and 2021....
Governance | Article
5 January 2021 - Recent research, including The Long-term Habits of a Highly Effective Corporate Board (2019), shows that diversity at the board level adds meaningful long-term value for companies and their stakeholders. Evidence on the increased effectiveness of diverse boards recently led Nasdaq to announce a proposed rule requiring listed companies have one woman and one other diverse board member – or explain why they weren’t complying.
Governance, Investor-Corporate Engagement | Article
4 December 2020 - Around the world, investors are facing an array of potential responsibilities. These potential responsibilities extend beyond an investor’s fiduciary duty or stewardship requirements and are evolving rapidly. They may include considering the comprehensive well-being of constituents, the entity’s license to operate, or the health of markets, society, or the planet.
Governance, Strategy | Article
23 November 2020 - Larry Fink, Bernard Looney, and Kevin Sneader discuss a global transition to more sustainable business models
Governance, Strategy, Climate | Podcast
16 November 2020 - Chief Justice Leo Strine joins the Going Long podcast to discuss his views on stakeholder capitalism, varying global stances on ESG, the changing role of activist investors, and methods to improve corporate governance.