As political and regulatory pressures mount, proxy season has become a strategic flashpoint for CPR governance. This year, changes to SEC guidance significantly curtailed the number of environmental and social (E&S) proposals reaching ballots. In response, boards and public affairs leaders must anticipate and prepare for escalating shareholder demands, including non-traditional forms of director accountability.
For companies, this means building resilience through proactive governance: refining engagement strategies, fortifying disclosure approaches, and deepening board readiness. In doing so, businesses move from reactive defensiveness to principled leadership—preserving stability and long-term enterprise value.
Explore key 2025 Proxy Season takeaways here.