<p>Willis Towers Watson plc released a global study indicating that human capital remains a key feature in executive incentive plans, even as the focus of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies shifts toward sustainable and responsible business practices. The study found that 76% of S&amp;P 500 companies included at least one ESG metric in their executive incentive plans, though the use of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) metrics has declined due to recent court rulings and policy changes. Human capital metrics such as employee engagement, succession planning, culture, and retention continue to be widely used, with 71% of North American and 81% of European companies including at least one people-related metric in their plans. The prevalence of ESG metrics in long-term incentive plans remains limited, with most being incorporated into short-term plans. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Willis Towers Watson plc published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 9630722) on January 22, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)</p>

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Human Capital Remains Key ESG Metric in Executive Incentive Plans, WTW Study Finds