Despite a multitude of media reports to the contrary, two-thirds of S&P 500 companies still use DEI metrics in executive pay plans in 2024, according to a new study . What it says: The ESGAUGE report found that while use of DEI metrics is down from its 2023 high of 75%, it is still a majority practice – and among the largest companies, the dip is much less pronounced. Of $25 billion + companies, about 73% use DEI metrics (compared to only 21% of companies under $100 million in revenue). Facts of the case: The authors further studied a subset…
