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Blog

· Nov 23, 2022

· 6 min read

How the CRSD fits into the bigger ESG picture

By The Diligent team

Learn how a series of ESG-related acts and regulations connect, and how companies can make sense of it all for regulators, investors and their own benefit.

A field of solar panels signifying the importance of ESG technology.

Blog

· Nov 22, 2022

· 6 min read

Why ESG technology is the key to success for your sustainability and diversity strategies

By Jessica Donohue

What is ESG technology and how can it help you to prioritize, measure and drive improvements in your ESG strategy?

Board members discussing CSRD requirements.

Blog

· Nov 22, 2022

· 5 min read

The CSRD is here: Is your business ready for new disclosure requirements?

By The Diligent team

The EU recently voted to pass the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Learn who's affected, what the new requirements entail, and when they'll go into effect.

board member reading about shareholder activism

Blog

· Nov 22, 2022

· 5 min read

Shareholder activists: Barbarians in the boardroom or capitalism’s unlikely heroes?

By Josh Black

Today, companies face a wider array of demands from their investors, reflecting concern for the preservation of both shareholder and stakeholder value.

colleagues discussing robust third party management

Blog

· Nov 18, 2022

· 6 min read

Using robust third-party management to get ahead of risk

By Mary Oyerly

Working with third-party vendors comes with inherent risk, and organizations need to have the right management strategies in place to drive success.

Two colleagues discussing how to be an authentic LGBTQ+ ally and avoid rainbow washing.

Blog

· Nov 16, 2022

· 7 min read

Rainbow washing: What it is & how to be an authentic LGBTQ+ ally

Writing on governance, risk, compliance and audit since 2020

By Kezia Farnham

Discover examples of rainbow washing, how to avoid it and five ways companies can make DEI a year-round investment.

Man considers how to get ESG right

Blog

· Nov 11, 2022

· 6 min read

The world hangs in the balance: What boards should do to get ESG right

By Aarthi Natarajan

Today's ESG challenges require a collective response from companies, the public and the government.

A group feeling empowered to lead with purpose.

Blog

· Nov 10, 2022

· 5 min read

Leading with purpose: Kimberly Richardson

By Diana Baker Freeman

Kimberly Richardson shares her biggest takeaway from COVID-19 and how leading with purpose guides her in the role of assistant city manager for Peoria, Illinois.

Lisa Edwards

Blog

· Nov 9, 2022

· 3 min read

Why I Serve: Lisa Edwards

By Diana Baker Freeman

Diligent President and COO Lisa Edwards shares why she serves, and how the right tools can help drive purpose.

school board members discussing cybersecurity training

Blog

· Nov 8, 2022

· 6 min read

How school boards can best mitigate cyber risks

By The Diligent team

By developing effective policies, procedures and standards, school boards can work to mitigate serious cyber risks.

Woman reading about new sec requirements for investment advisers

Blog

· Nov 8, 2022

· 2 min read

New SEC proposal outlines oversight requirements for services outsourced by investment advisers

By The Diligent team

The SEC has proposed a new rule to prohibit investment advisers from outsourcing certain services and functions without conducting due diligence and monitoring.

Person typing on laptop with graphic overlay of cybersecurity symbols jointed together like a mind map above keyboard

Blog

· Nov 8, 2022

· 6 min read

Mind the gap: How to create a cyber risk framework for your public board

By The Diligent team

With a fully secure board portal and a clear vision, school boards can reduce their cyber risk with a rigorous framework of measurements and corrections.

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