Executive Pay and ESG: Navigating Corporate Accountability

This chapter examines recent shifts in executive compensation and shareholder responses, particularly in light of Intel's new CEO and broader trends in corporate governance. It critiques the lack of accountability in rewarding executives, especially during financial hardships, while emphasizing the importance of aligning pay with company performance and shareholder interests. The discussion also explores the complexities of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, the challenges of ethical investing, and the controversial influence of figures like Elon Musk in the financial landscape.