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

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Organizational Governance
The Social Ripple Effect: The Reach of Business Decisions in the Time of COVID-19
The Social Ripple Effect: The Reach of Business Decisions in the Time of COVID-19
Published on August 5, 2020
About a 3 minute read

Organizations will be defined by the decisions they make during the pandemic. Now, companies with a social purpose — or those which aspire to have one — have a tool that can inform their day-to-day decisions in ways that build and sustain a bette... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
New Guide to Help Travel Businesses Decarbonize During the Pandemic
New Guide to Help Travel Businesses Decarbonize During the Pandemic
Published on July 28, 2020
About a 2 minute read

Carbon-neutral travel giant Intrepid Travel aims to assist others in rebuilding responsibly, for a more sustainable return to tourism. ... View More

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Organizational Governance
Viola Brands: A Case Study in Cultivating Racial Equity
Viola Brands: A Case Study in Cultivating Racial Equity
Published on July 27, 2020
About a 5 minute read

Cannabis producer Viola Brands is determined to increase minority representation in the industry. Its Viola Cares program provides education, employment and other resources; in order to create 10,000 jobs within the cannabis industry for Black peopl... View More

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The Role of Black Employees in Creating Equitable Workplaces
The Role of Black Employees in Creating Equitable Workplaces
Published on July 24, 2020
About a 3 minute read

We are living in a moment that’s demanding employers to change the way in which they position themselves — if they really believe in inclusion — while Black employees can really evaluate where they are and how they feel about their workplace. ... View More

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Surfacing Submerged ValueOrganizational Governance
Implementers, Catalysts and This Moment in History
Implementers, Catalysts and This Moment in History
Published on July 24, 2020
About a 5 minute read

"If you’re going to do something great, why not spread it around? Why not be a catalyst and amplify the impact exponentially?" — Daniel Aronson ... View More

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Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
Trending: Banking Giants Begin to Walk Their Talk on Climate Change
Trending: Banking Giants Begin to Walk Their Talk on Climate Change
Published on July 20, 2020
About a 6 minute read

A 1% for the Planet account from Bank of the West, and new actions from Morgan Stanley and BlackRock, could signal turning point in big finance. ... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
Cartwright to Brands: Look Inward Before Responding to Social Issues
Cartwright to Brands: Look Inward Before Responding to Social Issues
Published on July 15, 2020
About a 5 minute read

Keith Cartwright, the creative force behind such powerful statement ads as P&G’s “The Look” and “The Choice,” shares his insights and advice to brands and agencies on how to most authentically respond in times of crisis. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
CSR v CSV: The Difference and Why It Matters
CSR v CSV: The Difference and Why It Matters
Published on July 14, 2020
About a 5 minute read

Creating Shared Value (CSV) is the business model that will accelerate the achievement of the SDGs. It's a game-changing shift from Corporate Social Responsibility and the traditional mindset that business can either do good or make a profit, to a mo... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
From What to How: Enter the Era of Transformation
From What to How: Enter the Era of Transformation
Published on July 10, 2020
About a 6 minute read

With a goal of contributing to change and understanding how COVID-19 will influence sustainable development; at Quiero, we have undertaken an ambitious project: #aBetterWay — a search for answers from our global community of leaders based on reflec... View More

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Organizational Governance
Social Impact: A Sales Tool for the Post-Pandemic World
Social Impact: A Sales Tool for the Post-Pandemic World
Published on July 8, 2020
About a 4 minute read

While the majority of companies recognize that social impact is valuable, few have managed to successfully integrate it into one of the most mission-critical activities: their sales strategy. ... View More

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Surfacing Submerged ValueCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-CreationOrganizational Governance
The COVID Covenant: Don’t Go Back — Go Big and Go Now!
The COVID Covenant: Don’t Go Back — Go Big and Go Now!
Published on July 6, 2020
About a 4 minute read

We know that we can buy less, use less, work from home, drive less, collaborate more; and have business, society and government move faster — because we just did all of that. How can we respond as powerfully and courageously to other super-critical... View More

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Organizational GovernanceMarketing & Communications
Good Start — But Let’s Move from ‘Brand Say’ to ‘Brand Do’
Good Start — But Let’s Move from ‘Brand Say’ to ‘Brand Do’
Published on July 3, 2020
About a 4 minute read

Much-needed updates to a growing number of brands in response to the Black Lives Matter movement is a great start. But deep, lasting impact requires two main actions — apologies; and adjusting the social paradigm. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Q&A: Dole ‘Promise’ Sees Shift to New, Shared Value Principles by 2025
Q&A: Dole ‘Promise’ Sees Shift to New, Shared Value Principles by 2025
Published on July 1, 2020
About a 7 minute read

Dole Packaged Foods’ new sustainability commitment is based on a Japanese philosophy called 'sampo yochi' — in which business operates for the good of the seller, the buyer and society. ... View More

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Circular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Caremongering: The Future of Sustainable Enterprise
Caremongering: The Future of Sustainable Enterprise
Published on June 26, 2020
About a 7 minute read

COVID-19 accelerated a shift from “me” to “we”; and a new trend called "caremongering" not only characterizes people's behavior towards each other, but what they look for in the companies they support. At Fjord, we believe those com... View More

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Organizational GovernanceMarketing & Communications
Research Shows Business Imperative for Authentic Action to Address Social Injustices
Research Shows Business Imperative for Authentic Action to Address Social Injustices
Published on June 24, 2020
About a 4 minute read

The latest Porter Novelli Purpose Tracker reveals a new mandate for US companies to authentically and substantively address racial inequality and myriad social justice issues. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceMarketing & Communications
Kolster to Brands: Avoid the ’Hero Trap’ and Close the Intention-Action Gap
Kolster to Brands: Avoid the ’Hero Trap’ and Close the Intention-Action Gap
Published on June 22, 2020
About a 9 minute read

Internationally recognised speaker and author Thomas Kolster, also known as Mr. Goodvertising, takes a hatchet to his earlier beliefs around purpose-driven brands in a new book, The Hero Trap. He says the one question brands need to be asking and act... View More

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Organizational GovernanceMarketing & Communications
Storytelling Has the Power to Eliminate Institutional Racism, Forever
Storytelling Has the Power to Eliminate Institutional Racism, Forever
Published on June 15, 2020
About a 6 minute read

Corporate America, through storytelling, can eliminate institutional racist policies and laws to create economic opportunities for African Americans; and hence, themselves. I urge every corporation to create storytelling programs to weave your employ... View More

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Organizational Governance
Black Lives Matter; Racial Equity Is Fundamental to Our Vision of a Flourishing Future
Black Lives Matter; Racial Equity Is Fundamental to Our Vision of a Flourishing Future
Published on June 10, 2020
About a 3 minute read

We must foster resilient and just societies in order to solve the major challenges that face the world. So, systemic racism and barriers to equity must be embedded into the sustainability equation and conversation. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyOrganizational Governance
SDGs Key to (Re)Building Tourism with an Eye Toward the Future
SDGs Key to (Re)Building Tourism with an Eye Toward the Future
Published on June 8, 2020
About a 6 minute read

The travel industry has done a poor job integrating the SDGs into business operations and reporting on them. But the Goals offer guidance on how to develop destinations that can appropriately manage tourism’s footprint and minimize environmental im... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
Brands Speak Out to Support Black Lives Matter, But Actions Speak Louder
Brands Speak Out to Support Black Lives Matter, But Actions Speak Louder
Published on June 4, 2020
About a 6 minute read

Brands are more willing than ever to take public stands in support of important issues. But while many aren’t much more than social media sound bytes, others go beyond lip service to action. ... View More

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