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
There’s an Opportunity for Purpose Leadership in the Metaverse Gold Rush
Companies getting into the gold rush of the metaverse can, like many before them in burgeoning industries, put profit first with little thought to the implications on society. Rarely have we been able to proactively factor in brand purpose and ESG pl... View More
Creating a Ripple Effect: Associates at the Heart of Engagement and Innovation
Companies must create opportunities for employees to break down internal and social borders that try to dictate who they are and what they can achieve. By doing so, employees can think beyond their day-to-day role to grow as professionals and individ... View More
Fossil Free Banking Alliance to Help Conscious Consumers Put Their Money Where Their Mouths Are
Bank.Green’s new Alliance, made up of 8 founding members, aims to fuel the global movement towards a more sustainable and climate-resilient financial sector. ... View More
Super Bowl Ads Cost $6.5M This Year – What If Brands Used That Money for Good?
Advertising is a critical element for business success; and successful businesses are better positioned to give back to society. But we believe the societal impact of $6.5M can do far more to authentically connect stakeholders with brands than a half... View More
Attention, Corporations: Creative Accounting Will Not Save Us from the Climate Crisis
The first Climate Corporate Responsibility Monitor dissects the climate pledges of 25 of the world’s leading companies — and finds they fall well short of the action required to help the world avoid the effects of catastrophic climate change. ... View More
Meet the Olive Oil Brand on a Mission to Reunify a War-Torn Country
Bringing new gravitas to the term, ‘purpose-driven,’ the team behind Colive is using their uniquely delicious olive oil to help end the civil unrest that has divided their native Cyprus since the 1970s — and exemplify the benefits of social ent... View More
WSL: Riding the Wave to Sports Industry Leadership in Sustainability
The World Surf League has chosen to focus on the specific threats to its “playing field.” This risk-turned-opportunity approach to building a sustainability strategy is the best way for other leagues and teams to ‘find their wave,’ addressing... View More
Umpqua Bank Offers $2M Infusion to Support Minority, Women Entrepreneurs
Through a series of multi-year partnerships with business-focused nonprofits, Umpqua aims to close the opportunity gap in access to capital, resources, and expertise for traditionally underserved innovators. ... View More
Rural Studio Immersion Program Enriching Students, Reviving West Alabama’s Black Belt
At Auburn University’s architectural-training program, “housing is health.” Associate Director Rusty Smith asserts: “As architects, we have a professional responsibility. It's not only an ethical or moral responsibility; it's a professional r... View More
For the Women at Westlake Chemical, Affinity Wins
As the traditionally male-dominated chemical industry becomes ever more inclusive, women in leadership roles are joining forces to create camaraderie, mentorship and opportunities for professional and personal growth. ... View More
5 Ways to Turn Your Purpose into a Competitive Advantage
An intentional purpose will be unique to every company — based on your history, culture and the role you play in your customers’ lives. But, based on our interviews with leading purpose-led companies, here are five common themes that can inspire ... View More
Water May Be Life, But It Is Never a Given: Learnings from the Navajo Nation
It’s 2022, and 1 in 3 homes on the Navajo Nation Reservation still do not have a tap or toilet. In 2021, human rights nonprofit DigDeep collaborated with Kohler to launch the Water Is Life microgrant program — which is working to make safe water ... View More
Decolonizing Wealth Project Redistributes $1M Towards Indigenous-Led Sustainability Efforts
The multi-year, multimillion-dollar Indigenous Earth Fund initiative will support systemic and policy-change efforts centered around Indigenous leaders and environmental solutions. ... View More
Climate Action Plans: How Do We Know If We’re Making Real Progress?
In our experience, it’s challenging to proceed from knowing your company’s emissions profile to crafting a climate action plan to reduce it. Successful companies will adopt the right mix of strategies for them — which is where the bigger challe... View More
BlackRock's Fink Expounds on Need for Decarbonization, But Not Divestment
In his annual letter to CEOs, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says that, while decarbonizing the global economy is ‘the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime,’ he also asserts that ‘divesting from entire sectors will not get the world to net... View More
1% for the 99%: Corporate Leaders’ Golden Opportunity to Recharge US Communities
By unleashing the corporate balance sheet, finance teams can provide resources to nurture local entrepreneurial talent, improve climate resilience and build housing — all with minimal risk. ... View More
Timberland Gives Worn Items New Life Through Timberloop™ Take-Back Program
Timberloop enables Timberland and its community to work together to keep products and materials in circulation for as long as possible — critical to the company’s goal for 100% of its products to be designed for full circularity by 2030. ... View More
2022 Is the Year of Net-Zero Integrity
All net-zero commitments are not made equal. 2022 must be the year of authentic climate action — and for that to happen, net-zero strategies must rise to their full potential as a tool to combat climate change. ... View More
New Tool Captures Employee Scope 3 Emissions Data, No Matter Where They Work
New solution from WeSpire, Cox and South Pole dramatically improves how companies measure and reduce employee emissions in hybrid and increasingly remote work environments. ... View More
Water Wins: When Sustainability Becomes Part of the Company Culture
“Sustainability is best played together. It's validating to see what we started and see it grow first across the other teams in our plant, and eventually across Lubrizol.” — Kalli Stull ... View More
