About SCG
As a non-for-profit organization (Section 501(c)(6)), our role is to serve our members by providing practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and tools to promote effective governance for the benefit of boards, management, and shareholders.
Founded in 1946, the Society for Corporate Governance, Inc. (the “Society”) is comprised principally of corporate secretaries and business executives in governance, ethics and compliance functions at public, private and not-for-profit organizations. Members are responsible for supporting their board of directors and executive management in matters such as board practices, compliance, regulation and legal matters, shareholder relations and subsidiary management.
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What We Do
We seek to be a positive force for responsible corporate governance, providing news, research and “best practice” advice and providing professional development and education through seminars and conferences.
Mission
We are a national organization of corporate governance professionals dedicated to shaping governance through education, collaboration, and advocacy to foster long-term shareholder value.
Vision
Creating long-term shareholder value through better governance.