#078: The Boardroom Through the Eyes of an ESG Expert, with Paul Washington

<p>In today’s world, sustainability is at the forefront of concerns. The term “ESG” rings in the ears of many business leaders worldwide and has begun to significantly impact decision-making of all kinds. Following this trend as board directors, we should equip ourselves to see the world through this lens and govern in the boardroom in this same manner. To learn more about governing with ESG values, we welcome <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/pfwashington/'>Paul Washington</a> to the show.</p> <p>Paul Washington is the Executive Director of the <a href='https://conference-board.org/us/environmental-social-governance%20'>ESG Center at The Conference Board.</a> He formerly served as Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Time Warner Inc. He graduated from Fordham University’s School of Law and remains a resident fellow where he has taught corporate governance for over a decade.</p> <p><a href='http://bit.ly/BoardroomBound'>In today’s episode</a>, Paul helps us unravel topics like challenges and priorities for boards amid COVID-19, director compensation, and board composition all while informing us about the implications of an ESG mindset in governance.</p> <p><a href='https://link.chtbl.com/sqxVQaFf'>Click here to listen now</a><a href='https://link.chtbl.com/sqxVQaFf'>!</a> </p> <p> </p> Subscribe & Review in iTunes <p>Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/boardroom-bound/id1451504258'>Click here to subscribe in iTunes</a>!</p> <p>Liked this episode? I would be really grateful if you'd take 30 seconds to leave an honest review in <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/boardroom-bound/id1451504258'>iTunes</a>. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Plus, I lov