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
Study: Employees Demanding More Meaning from Their Work Than Pre-Pandemic
New report from Allison+Partners, Carol Cone ON PURPOSE and The Harris Poll finds the C-Suite recognizes the imperative for organizational Purpose; yet, lack of alignment across functions threatens impact. ... View More
Rise in ‘Balance Sheet Activism’ Swells CNote’s Community Investment Platform to $300M
Apple, Netflix, Xylem and others are putting corporate cash to work in financially underserved communities by moving money to CDFIs, LID credit unions and MDIs throughout the US. ... View More
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Mandates Supply Chain Due Diligence
The law is a direct response to the widespread, well-documented reports of crimes against humanity in the Uyghur regions — and the fact that the reactions from most global brands to the issue have been, to put it lightly, disappointing. ... View More
It’s 2022: Are Companies Walking Their Talk on Racial Equity?
JUST Capital’s 2022 Corporate Racial Equity Tracker reveals progress in key areas; but companies have a long way to go toward implementing meaningful actions that help fundamentally advance racial equity. ... View More
European Retailers Called Out for Cutting Corners on Curtailing Plastic Pollution
First-ever ranking of leading European supermarkets’ commitments to dial back their use and waste of plastic reveals lack of real action. ... View More
Tourism Cares Lays Groundwork for ‘Meaningful Travel’ That Tackles Global Issues with Local Focus
Tourism must grapple with its place alongside growing and egregious social and environmental concerns. The Meaningful Travel Summit used Lake Tahoe as a case study of challenges and solutions for a specific destination; but everyone must reflect on t... View More
New Guide to Aid US Food Sector’s Climate Transition Plans as Investors Ramp Up Pressure
Investors can use the guide to engage companies by emphasizing the importance of disclosing their full-scope GHG emissions and setting 1.5°C emissions-reduction targets — ahead of forthcoming mandates. ... View More
Rhum J.M Offers How-to for Fellow Distillers Seeking Sustainability
The EDDEN Project highlights the Martinique distillery’s circular and sustainable efforts to date and its roadmap for improvement, as well as advocating for similar commitments from distilleries around the world. ... View More
We All Have An Important Role to Play in Putting People at the Heart of Sustainability
Each of the 10 organizations being showcased in this year’s sustain[HUMAN]ability® Leadership Recognition Program is a leader in its own right and offers something from which we can all learn. ... View More
Ice Cream Giants Innovate to Help Avoid Climate Meltdown
Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company, Unilever, have both launched pilots aimed at drastically cutting their GHG emissions — if successful, both are hoping to drive industry-wide change for truly game-changing impacts. ... View More
Sustainability Is Not Enough: Moving from Earth-Neutral to Earth-Positive
To create real change and avert a climate crisis, we must move beyond earth-neutral and embrace earth-positive — and that starts with your narrative. Here are three ways to ensure that your business, your brand and your ethos are all earth-positive... View More
Purpose & ESG Are Not Interchangeable; You Need Both
Purpose and ESG are often conflated. Here, three experts explain what makes them different, why you need both, and how to prioritize the gamut of ESG- and Purpose-related activities. ... View More
4 Ways to Unlock Carbon Finance in Agriculture to Drive Climate Action
Too many corporate carbon offset schemes rely on measuring soil organic carbon — which is highly variable, hard to measure and easy to lose. Here is a four-step framework for companies looking to create tangible impacts on the ground (pun intended)... View More
Any Road Will Take You There, If You Don’t Know Where (or Why) You’re Going: Defining Purpose
While some sustainability terms have stood the test of time, others are now outdated. No matter what terms you use, you and your colleagues should have a shared understanding of what “purpose” means in your organization to gain its greatest benef... View More
Over 100 NGOs Join Forces to Escalate Climate Pressure on Vanguard
The world's second-largest asset manager received the worst possible score in a new climate scorecard as NGOs, grassroots groups, and finance experts ramp up pressure for it to act on climate. ... View More
8 Rules for Leaders to Break to Combat Social, Economic and Racial Injustices
To truly help individuals and ourselves, we need to bust up the system, swim upstream and avoid the herd mentality. We need to take a step back and truly understand our own roles in society — and by doing so, to let go of outdated notions. ... View More
KLM Called Out for Misleading Claim That Travelers Can ‘Fly CO2 Zero’
A Dutch advertising watchdog has ruled that a recent ad telling the airline’s customers they could fly carbon-emission free is misleading. ... View More
BlackRock ‘Anticipates’ 75% of Portfolio Edging Toward Net Zero by 2030
While the announcement from the world’s largest asset manager could potentially have significant influence on lowering global emissions, BlackRock’s passive approach is a missed opportunity to actively drive the transition to a low-carbon, net-ze... View More
‘Kaizen’: How Sipsmith Is Fulfilling Its Mission to Create the Best Gin for the World
Despite having been acquired by a global spirits conglomerate, the founders of Sipsmith have been able to redefine their mission and vision for the company — as well as influence others within the global group to join them on the journey. ... View More
In a Sea of Low-Price, Profit-Driven Booking Platforms, Kind Traveler Prioritizes Impact
Many mainstream travel agents still emphasize low prices and profit, treating both travelers and destinations as commodities; but Kind Traveler challenges the viability of such a model within an industry increasingly shaped by more conscious traveler... View More
