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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

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Senior Sustainability Leaders Tell Us Why ESG Won’t Die in 2025

Headlines have been flush with stories reporting the death of ESG. But in reality, it’s been more of a ‘reset’ than a ‘retreat.’ We dig into the challenges and opportunities businesses will face in 2025, with insights from the Ipsos ESG Cou... View More

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14 Brands Join Forces to Set New Standard for Purpose-Driven Business

With dedicated leadership and an actionable plan that prioritizes transparency, accountability and real results over rhetoric, the Purpose Pledge community aims to set a new standard for responsible business. ... View More

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Here's What Nonprofits Could Do with $7M — the Cost of a Super Bowl Ad

If the least these numbers do is encourage big brands to invest more in their social and environmental initiatives — or give consumers a new nonprofit to support — we’ll consider that a score. ... View More

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The Super Bowl Ad in 2025: ‘You Can’t Win, So Win’

At this year’s Super Bowl, many ads felt like worn-out clichés — but a few won the day by speaking to people’s values and the importance of bridging divides. ... View More

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‘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

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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

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Campaign Highlights a Critical Capacity to Foster in Our Youth: Empathy

‘It Takes a Child to Raise a Village’ shows how building more empathy at an early age can help change the world for the better. ... View More

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Finding the Value in Values Is More Important Than Ever

There are many things the US election didn’t change — including European regulations, consumer pressures, worsening effects of climate change, and what needs to be done. All of these things mean that investment in sustainability needs to grow, an... View More

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Tony’s Chocolonely, Washington Post Give Chocolate Lovers ‘Food for Thought’

The chocolate maker’s first partnership with a media company is the latest in its ongoing mission to increase awareness around forced labor in cocoa supply chains and how collective action can address them. ... View More

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DEI, Sustainability Teams Are Linchpins of Future-Proof Organizations

Two rich discussions at SB’24 San Diego highlighted the importance of giving sustainability and DEI their rightful attention, resources and integration within successful corporate strategies. ... View More

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The Purpose of Governance: Bridging the Say-Do Gap

If Boards acknowledge their fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interest of a company as defined by its purpose — and work with management to adopt a social purpose as the company’s reason for being and have oversight of the purpose — i... View More

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New Guide Outlines 7 Principles for Partnering with Frontline Communities

The Business Guide to Advancing Climate Justice grounds its principles in the experiences of the communities most affected by climate change to empower businesses to prioritize regenerative practices and social responsibility. ... View More

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The Social-Purpose Economy Is Coming of Age

The purpose economy is becoming a force in Canada and around the world. Now is the time to help it overcome any growing pains and highlight the purpose gains to put business and humanity on a sustainable path at scale. ... View More

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Kind Traveler Adds SLO to Destinations Where ‘Every Stay Gives Back’

Kind Traveler’s responsible-tourism model now helps San Luis Obispo, California further its tree-planting efforts and progress toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. ... View More

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Brands People Love on Purpose, feat. Tillamook

We spoke with Executive Vice President of Stewardship Paul Snyder about the holistic system of business that has made Tillamook the darling of the dairy aisle. ... View More

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3 Ways to Tailor Your Programs to Invest in Girls

Here, Shanna Marzilli — President & CEO of Plan International USA — outlines three key areas that every skills-training program should incorporate to build a better, more equal, future working world. ... View More

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‘The Value of Values’: Lessons from Tony’s Chocolonely

The story of impact-driven chocolate maker Tony’s Chocolonely has important lessons for sustainability practitioners — which makes its story even sweeter. ... View More

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Social-Impact Investing: 5 Lessons from a Successful First Venture

How T. Rowe Price brought capital to under-resourced communities and ensured it had the desired impacts, while inspiring pride and creativity among corporate associates. ... View More

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Sailing Legends Empowering Youth with Lessons in Climate Action

British Olympians Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills have created calls to action for young people, with a special focus on marine efforts, as part of a program to educate children ages 8-18 on the complexities of climate change and how to take meaning... View More

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