1、EMEIA Center for Board MattersEMEIA board priorities 2023:how to shape tomorrows board agenda today2EMEIA board priorities 2023:how to shape tomorrows board agenda today2023 board priorities:EMEIA Center for Board Matters04Navigating uniquely challenging geopolitical and economic conditions07Rethink

2、ing capital allocation strategy to support the companys net-zero ambitions11Enacting sustainability transformation and corporate reporting15Enabling innovation and technology transformation19Championing a future-oriented talent agenda22Key questions for boards across all prioritiesSpecific areas of

3、focus for boards in 20233EMEIA board priorities 2023:how to shape tomorrows board agenda todayBoards across Europe,the Middle East,India and Africa(EMEIA)are navigating a volatile and complex business landscape.Geopolitical tensions have heightened considerably over the past 12 months due primarily

4、to the war in Ukraine.Furthermore,the global economic outlook is highly uncertain,with inflation a major concern.Many markets are wrestling with a cost-of-living crisis that is driven by high energy prices,rising labor costs and increased demand for goods and services as economies reopen after the p

5、andemic.As a result,supply chains are stretched,skill shortages continue and cyber attacks are on the rise.In addition,sustainability is an ever more prominent issue.Companies stakeholders including their customers,employees,investors,policymakers and regulators expect them to play their part in tac

6、kling todays major environmental and social challenges.Boards should view sustainability not only as an issue but also as an opportunity to protect and create shareholder value.They may well need to rethink how they allocate capital to both new and existing business.This will likely also involve ide