Diligent ESG to pilot CDP’s new API for 2023 disclosure cycle
By Kaelyn Barron
Learn how Diligent's participation in CDP's new Disclosure API makes it easier for Diligent ESG users to report on their environmental impact.
Blog
· Mar 15, 2023
· 11 min read
What Is ESG data and how do you manage It?
By Kezia Farnham
Managing ESG data can be overwhelming. Here, we help you navigate the noise with five best practices and provide valuable tips for narrowing down the right software.
Blog
· Mar 14, 2023
· 7 min read
Open Meetings Act compliance for publicly elected boards: what you need to know
By Diana Baker Freeman
This article outlines what the Open Meetings Act is, what it means for publicly elected boards and how it can help build public trust and encourage participation.
Blog
· Mar 10, 2023
· 7 min read
Interlocking directorates: Definition, issues and examples
By Jessica Donohue
Interlocking directorates exist when board directors accept positions on the boards of two or more companies.
Blog
· Mar 8, 2023
· 5 min read
4 Key aspects of an effective internal controls program
By Kezia Farnham
Four attributes of effective internal controls for today’s organizations and how automation can help.
Blog
· Mar 7, 2023
· 9 min read
The top ten mistakes compliance officers make with third-party management (and what to do about them)
By Kristy Grant-Hart
Explore the top ten problems compliance officers encounter with their third-party programs and how to effectively handle them.
Blog
· Mar 7, 2023
· 6 min read
Key steps for preventing local government cyberattacks
By Diana Baker Freeman
Explore the cyberattacks facing local government with some tips on how to mitigate them along with recommendations for best practices for cybersecurity
Blog
· Mar 7, 2023
· 4 min read
5 components of internal controls: What they are and why they’re important
By Kezia Farnham
Discover the five components of a successful internal controls framework and how they contribute to a more effective accounting system.
Blog
· Mar 7, 2023
· 6 min read
What is compliance reporting and why is it important?
By Jessica Donohue
What is compliance reporting, why is compliance reporting important and what are its benefits?
Blog
· Mar 6, 2023
· 4 min read
How information security professionals can better communicate risks to the board
By Ash Hunt
Learn how information security professionals can better communicate risks to the board and unlock better business opportunities.
Blog
· Mar 6, 2023
· 6 min read
Planning for tomorrow, today: How to future-proof your board
By The Diligent team
Amid growing expectations for accountability, boards needs to prioritize becoming future-ready. Explore what effective planning and strategy-building looks like at the board level.
Blog
· Mar 3, 2023
· 7 min read
How to build the best third-party vendor risk assessment questionnaire
By Jessica Donohue
Steps to building an effective third-party vendor risk assessment questionnaire: what should it include and what are its limitations?