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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Design Thinking, Systems Thinking & Pragmatic Optimism: Inspiring Change to Mitigate the Climate Crisis
Design Thinking, Systems Thinking & Pragmatic Optimism: Inspiring Change to Mitigate the Climate Crisis
Published on September 9, 2019
About a 6 minute read

I am a huge believer in tiny actions adding up to have incredible, positive impact. We have climate crisis data and solutions — by implementing design thinking, systems thinking, and going about it with a little fun through pragmatic optimism. ... View More

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Materials & PackagingInnovation & TechnologyOrganizational Governance
Q&A: Shaw on Flooring That’s Good for More Than the Feet
Q&A: Shaw on Flooring That’s Good for More Than the Feet
Published on September 9, 2019
About a 7 minute read

The floor beneath our feet can mean so little, or so much. We caught up with Susan Farris, VP of Sustainability Corporate Communications, to learn more about how Shaw’s focus on sustainability is evolving alongside the market. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceMarketing & Communications
Timberland to Plant 50 Million Trees Over Next 5 Years
Timberland to Plant 50 Million Trees Over Next 5 Years
Published on September 5, 2019
About a 4 minute read

The company’s “Nature Needs Heroes” campaign aims to empower global community to be champions for the planet; since 2001, the brand has planted more than 10 million trees worldwide. ... View More

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3 Ways Your Company Can Answer the Business Roundtable’s Call to Support Communities
3 Ways Your Company Can Answer the Business Roundtable’s Call to Support Communities
Published on September 3, 2019
About a 3 minute read

Last month, 181 CEOs in the Business Roundtable (BRT) agreed to new principles for how corporations should act. But how can we develop policies, strategies and programs that really do “support the communities in which we work,” as the principles ... View More

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As Amazon Burns, VF Corp Says No to Brazilian Leather
As Amazon Burns, VF Corp Says No to Brazilian Leather
Published on August 29, 2019
About a 4 minute read

As fires continue to ravage parts of the Amazon, the apparel giant says no more leather from Brazil until “we have the confidence and assurance that the materials used in our products do not contribute to environmental harm in the country.” ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
What the CEO ‘Purpose of Business’ Declaration Is — and What It Isn’t
What the CEO ‘Purpose of Business’ Declaration Is — and What It Isn’t
Published on August 28, 2019
About a 9 minute read

181 CEOs have signed on to broader purpose — skepticism is warranted, but this is potentially a BFD. Now, let’s see if these companies deliver, and help them when they do — and challenge them when they don’t. ... View More

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Circular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Purpose at Work: How Brandless Creates Community by Making Better Stuff Available to All
Purpose at Work: How Brandless Creates Community by Making Better Stuff Available to All
Published on August 22, 2019
About a 3 minute read

Communicating your brand’s purpose is vital to creating emotional connections with your customers. But it must be done authentically and in line with your overall brand positioning, story and tone of voice. ... View More

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In Era of Employee Activism, Is It Time to Give Your Staff Full Control?
In Era of Employee Activism, Is It Time to Give Your Staff Full Control?
Published on August 21, 2019
About a 5 minute read

After a year as an employee-owned company, a “new sense of pride and unity” across the business has resulted in a 10% sales uplift for Riverford, and the best sales year recorded in its 30-year history. ... View More

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Who Said Women’s Sport Is Boring?
Who Said Women’s Sport Is Boring?
Published on August 13, 2019
About a 6 minute read

Yes, the summer of 2019 will be remembered for an awesome performance from the US Women’s National Soccer Team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. But, it will also be remembered for an extraordinary demonstration of the power of women’s sport to be... View More

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Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Leave Pro-Plastics Lobbying Association
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Leave Pro-Plastics Lobbying Association
Published on July 26, 2019
About a 4 minute read

As more and more companies are transitioning away from single-use plastics and actively seeking more sustainable alternatives, The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo have announced their exit from the Plastics Industry Association. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-CreationOrganizational Governance
Automakers, California Reach Landmark Agreement on Clean Emission Standards
Automakers, California Reach Landmark Agreement on Clean Emission Standards
Published on July 25, 2019
About a 6 minute read

Ford, VW, Honda and BMW — which together represent about a third of the US market — are using their collective heft to fight for cleaner air in the US. 12 other US states and Canada have adopted California’s rules. ... View More

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Raising the Purpose Banner (Again) Is Only the Start
Raising the Purpose Banner (Again) Is Only the Start
Published on July 25, 2019
About a 2 minute read

It is progress when communications and CSR teams unite under the purpose banner. But to deliver sustainable success for all, it is critical that executive teams and their Boards hot-wire purpose into the core of their business strategy. ... View More

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Football as a Force for Good? Meet the Forest Green Rovers
Football as a Force for Good? Meet the Forest Green Rovers
Published on July 24, 2019
About a 4 minute read

The Rovers are proving that the popularity of sport, even at lower levels, offers a unique opportunity to spread key sustainability messages to the masses. ... View More

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28 Companies, with Total Market Cap Of $1.3T, Rise to New Level of Climate Ambition
28 Companies, with Total Market Cap Of $1.3T, Rise to New Level of Climate Ambition
Published on July 23, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Ahead of the UN Climate Action Summit in September, companies commit to set 1.5°C climate targets aligned with a net-zero future, challenging governments to match their ambition. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
200 CEOs Call on New EU Leaders for Sustainable Europe by 2030
200 CEOs Call on New EU Leaders for Sustainable Europe by 2030
Published on July 22, 2019
About a 3 minute read

The CEOs say they will be calling on three newly elected EU leaders to work with them to implement an overarching strategy for a Sustainable Europe by 2030. ... View More

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Sustainable Fashion — What’s the Hold Up?
Sustainable Fashion — What’s the Hold Up?
Published on July 19, 2019
About a 6 minute read

Despite the consumer demand, brand opportunity and environmental imperative, very few brands are taking action in a meaningful way. So, what’s holding up the necessary shift away from fast fashion? ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyMarketing & Communications
New Online Library, Curriculum Aiming to Engage Students, Researchers on the SDGs
New Online Library, Curriculum Aiming to Engage Students, Researchers on the SDGs
Published on July 12, 2019
About a 3 minute read

The aim of this new venture from academic publishing giant Taylor & Francis is to enable students and tutors to deliver the change they want throughout their careers and lives. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceMarketing & Communications
Eyes Wide Shut? It’s Time to Wake Up: Join the Creative Climate Disclosure
Eyes Wide Shut? It’s Time to Wake Up: Join the Creative Climate Disclosure
Published on July 12, 2019
About a 5 minute read

Dear CEOs, CCOs, CMOs, CFOs, MDs and CDs: It’s time to wake up ... Commit your creativity to ‘the biggest brief’ this sector has ever known. ... View More

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Report: Highest-Emitting Companies Off-Track to Meet Paris Climate Goals
Report: Highest-Emitting Companies Off-Track to Meet Paris Climate Goals
Published on July 10, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Landmark ‘State of the Transition’ research assesses 274 high-emitting companies for $14 trillion-backed Transition Pathway Initiative, and puts investors on “emergency footing.” ... View More

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