October 29, 2021
Kira Ciccarelli
As we enter the last few months of 2021, pressure around ESG action is coming at companies from all sides. Investors are looking for robust plans, governments and other regulators are imposing ESG rules and guidelines, and employees, clients, and customers are increasingly concerned with working for and supporting companies that share their values. On top of these developments, the COP26 climate summit begins on Sunday, October 31, adding a new facet to existing pressures.
By Dottie Schindlinger, Executive Director, Diligent Institute
Kira Ciccarelli is the Lead Research Specialist of the Diligent Institute, the modern governance think tank and global research arm of Diligent Corporation. In her role, Kira researches and produces high-level modern governance reports, blog articles and podcasts designed to inform director decision-making and highlight best practices.
Before joining Diligent, Kira worked in a variety of data-driven research roles, including analyzing global aid funds to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and compiling a meta-analysis of political experimental findings for the Analyst Institute. She holds a BA in Public Policy from the College of William & Mary.