Organizational Governance
How organizations are addressing the 'G' in ESG – striking the balance of maximizing long-term growth and value while safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders
Beyond ESG: Purpose as the Next Frontier in Investing
Investors now see purpose as a KPI for resilience: Purpose-led companies can better navigate disruption and retain stakeholder confidence in uncertain times. ... View More
Tech, Partnerships, Creativity Helping Hotels Fight Food Waste
Properties around the world are implementing technology, redesigning menus, redistributing excess and changing the narrative around food consumption. ... View More
Assessing the Role of SBTN During Turbulent Times
If executed properly, nature targets reveal a far more comprehensive view of a company’s environmental impacts and dependencies — and can reveal new opportunities. ... View More
Groundhog Day: How to Stay Motivated in a Shifting ESG Landscape
Take a pause to review what your company stands for and why — and ensure those foundational values remain in effect amidst the chaos. ... View More
Strong Bipartisan Support in US for Corporate Climate, DEI Action
In GlobeScan’s newest poll, over 70% of Americans – across parties and generations – want companies to stay the course on both DEI and climate action. ... View More
Investing in People Yields Dividends in Supply Chain Resilience
Future-proofing our global apparel-manufacturing business means investing in the people who power it — and arming ourselves with the right data to continuously improve. ... View More
As the US Renounces the Clean Economy, Smart Companies Can Carry On
What’s unfolding isn’t just a shift in policy — it’s a shift in market gravity. So, the question isn’t whether companies agree with these changes — it’s whether they’re ready for them. ... View More
Navigating Disruption and Driving Impact with Social Purpose
Here are 7 practical tools and frameworks to help your business realize the potential of its purpose — and be a beacon of hope in a time that sorely needs it. ... View More
Becoming Net Positive: The Impetus for Effecting Systemic Change
Capgemini calls on forward-thinking companies to leverage advanced technologies to drive bold action to contribute more to the planet than they take. ... View More
Costco Stands Its Ground, Asserts Business Case for DEI
Costco has set a great example of finding the value in values — and a precedent that hopefully many more companies will follow. ... View More
Divided Americans Unite in Call for People-First Approach to Business
Overall, there is a tremendous opportunity for corporate America to take a leadership role in tackling some of the country’s more intractable economic and societal challenges — and to become a positive, unifying force by doing so. ... View More
Tales of ESG's Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
Whether we’re still calling it ESG 10 years from now, won’t our employees and customers expect some iteration of it? Companies that see the symbiosis between solid values and profitability drivers will make smart use of their resources and maximi... View More
‘Impact Report’ Captures Leadership Insights on Equity, Sustainable Innovation
At SB’24 San Diego, Bard College’s Impact Report Podcast gathered insights from a variety of leaders and innovators on building stakeholder trust, fostering inclusive decision-making; and taking meaningful action toward lasting, positive change. ... View More
An Ecosystem Approach Is Key When Designing Urban Forestry
Which trees you preserve and plant when you build a new building or expand your corporate footprint has an impact — not only on your property but also on the surrounding community. ... View More
Corporate Purpose in a Post-Election US: A Call for Continued Leadership
Companies that continue directing their resources and influence to create meaningful impact will not just survive but grow during the upcoming administration. Our research shows that the US public are ready for this leadership — now, it's up to bus... View More
Brands Are Walking Back Their ESG Commitments — Here’s Why They Should Be ‘Branding’ Them, Instead
At a time when many are retreating, staying the sustainability course with confidence, personality and authenticity will set brand leaders apart from the rest. ... View More
Sustainability Leaders Share Best Practices at SB Türkiye 2024
On September 17-18 at the Swissotel Bosphorus in Istanbul, global and local sustainability leaders shared insights into innovative business strategies, the use of AI, supply chain transformation, and brand-led cultural change. ... View More
What ESG Backlash? Investors Staying the Course on Sustainability, Human Rights
Day three of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2024 saw investors unmoved by the backlash against ESG investment — instead, redoubling efforts to understand risks and opportunities through better data and deeper engagement with stakeholders... View More
Meaningful Supplier Partnerships Are Critical in Era of Human Rights Due Diligence
Key takeaways from day two of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2024 included viewing impacted communities as ‘rights-holders’ — not stakeholders — to help bridge the power imbalance between larger, Global North companies and their Gl... View More
Voluntary vs Mandatory Human Rights Action: Is There a 'Smart Mix'?
Day one of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2024 debated the validity of a ‘smart mix’ of both voluntary and regulatory action on business and human rights, when companies cannot succeed alone in combatting systemic problems. ... View More
