Plenary 3: Black Lives Matter and diversity/equal rights: do companies and investors really care? Or will the courts make them?

About this session

• What actions have investors taken to prove that racial equality, diversity and inclusion, and workplace equity truly matter?
• Investment risks and the rise of derivative lawsuits.
• How are companies responding, and highlighting their position? What needs to be done to ensure this isn't a PR/marketing stunt but rather an effective movement for fundamental change?
• What are the measures of success?

• Henry Jones, President, California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Board of Administration
• Angela Miller-May, Chief Investment Officer, Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund
• Michael Garland, Assistant Comptroller for Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment, Office of the New York City Comptroller
• Moderator: Joyce Cacho, Supervisory Board Member, World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA)