CEO Jessica Butts on Climate Governance Challenges and Opportunities

Director Spotlight – Jessica Butts

We’re thrilled to spotlight Jessica Butts, the CEO of ESG Global Advisors, in her recent feature for the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) Director Spotlight, where she shared her insights on the evolving landscape of climate governance.

In her interview, Jessica highlights that one of the biggest challenges boards face is “separating the signal from the noise.” With ESG and climate issues increasingly politicized, she encourages directors to stay strategic, challenge assumptions, and bring the same level of rigour to climate oversight as they do to financial matters.

Jessica also discusses the importance of “care and maintenance” — encouraging boards to avoid dismantling climate strategies in response to short-term turbulence and instead focus on long-term risk and opportunity management.

For a comprehensive look at Jessica’s interview and to gain deeper insights into her approach to governance and ESG leadership, read the full Director Spotlight here!