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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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McDonald’s Endeavors to Reduce GHGs, Improve Chicken Welfare, Phase Out Plastic Straws
McDonald’s Endeavors to Reduce GHGs, Improve Chicken Welfare, Phase Out Plastic Straws
Published on March 29, 2018
About a 7 minute read

McDonald’s has made strides towards sustainability this month: it’s the first restaurant company to set an approved Science-Based Target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; it’s launching a Chicken Sustainability Advisory Council; and it ... View More

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What Matters Most to Millennials? Millennials Want to Matter
What Matters Most to Millennials? Millennials Want to Matter
Published on March 29, 2018
About a 6 minute read

This is the seventh in a series of articles examining how business leaders and companies can transform their corporate culture in order to succeed in the midst of the impending Purpose Revolution. Find links to the full series below. The business wor... View More

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Corporate Sustainability Practitioners: Roles Have Changed — Has Your Job Description?
Corporate Sustainability Practitioners: Roles Have Changed — Has Your Job Description?
Published on March 27, 2018
About a 3 minute read

Once sustainability has matured in an organization, entire teams undergo a similar transition. They become enablers, supporting their colleagues across the organization to foster sustainable innovation. ... View More

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The Key to Authentic Engagement: Purpose Metrics that Matter
The Key to Authentic Engagement: Purpose Metrics that Matter
Published on March 22, 2018
About a 10 minute read

This is the sixth in a series of articles examining how business leaders and companies can transform their corporate culture in order to succeed in the midst of the impending Purpose Revolution. Find links to the full series below. ... View More

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A ‘Unicorn’ in Business: Lessons from BrewDog on Truly Authentic Engagement
A ‘Unicorn’ in Business: Lessons from BrewDog on Truly Authentic Engagement
Published on March 19, 2018
About a 7 minute read

Sustainable Brands has recently reported on a range of really interesting, wide-range of initiatives coming out of the beer industry, including innovative packaging solutions, the use of renewable energy and efforts to address climate change and wate... View More

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Report: Businesses Failing to Develop Leaders Equipped for Social, Environmental Threats
Report: Businesses Failing to Develop Leaders Equipped for Social, Environmental Threats
Published on March 15, 2018
About a 2 minute read

Are businesses ready to respond to the existential threats posed by social and environmental issues such as wealth inequality and climate change? Not yet, it seems. A new report from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership... View More

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Q&A: Dr. John Izzo on Creating Competitive Advantage in an Age of Social Good
Q&A: Dr. John Izzo on Creating Competitive Advantage in an Age of Social Good
Published on March 13, 2018
About a 8 minute read

Good products and profits have long been the hallmark of successful businesses, but in a shifting economic landscape these traditional metrics no longer hold up, as consumers, employees and investors are increasingly looking to corporations to act on... View More

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Trending: Footwear Takes Steps Toward Sustainability
Trending: Footwear Takes Steps Toward Sustainability
Published on March 8, 2018
About a 4 minute read

As a division of the fashion industry, the footwear sector has a hefty environmental footprint. However, a slew of emerging brands are gearing up to change footwear’s future, raising the bar for the rest of the industry by embracing sustainable sou... View More

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How to Coach Employees on Purpose
How to Coach Employees on Purpose
Published on March 7, 2018
About a 8 minute read

This is the fifth in a series of articles examining how business leaders and companies can transform their corporate culture in order to succeed in the midst of the impending Purpose Revolution. Find links to the full series below. ... View More

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Social Purpose Imperative in Business Triggers Capitalism’s New Zeitgeist
Social Purpose Imperative in Business Triggers Capitalism’s New Zeitgeist
Published on March 5, 2018
About a 10 minute read

Welcome to the tipping point of capitalism. At a time defined by political scandals, nuclear threats, and turbulence on Wall Street, business is society’s unlikeliest hero. A series of watershed statements, reports and initiatives from some of the ... View More

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Despite Progress, More Corporate Climate Action Needed to Drive Long-Term Change
Despite Progress, More Corporate Climate Action Needed to Drive Long-Term Change
Published on March 1, 2018
About a 3 minute read

Ceres has released a new interactive web-based analysis examining how more than 600 of the largest publicly traded companies in the US are responding to urgent calls to act on climate change and other sustainability issues, and positioning themselves... View More

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B Corp Analysis Reveals Purpose-Led Businesses Grow 28 Times Faster Than National Average
B Corp Analysis Reveals Purpose-Led Businesses Grow 28 Times Faster Than National Average
Published on March 1, 2018
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New research from B Lab, a network of purpose-driven companies using business as a force for good, has revealed that certified B Corps in the UK are growing 28 times faster than the national economic growth of 0.5 percent. ... View More

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Following Parkland, Growing Number of Brands Sever Ties with the NRA
Following Parkland, Growing Number of Brands Sever Ties with the NRA
Published on February 28, 2018
About a 2 minute read

Following the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. on February 14 that left 17 people dead, businesses are using their influence to drive change. Over the past several weeks, an onslaught of corporations ranging f... View More

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Climate Strategies Step Into Scope 3: Tips for Science-Based Scope 3 Climate Targets
Climate Strategies Step Into Scope 3: Tips for Science-Based Scope 3 Climate Targets
Published on February 27, 2018
About a 7 minute read

When Walmart announced its Project Gigaton goals in 2017, it raised the bar for corporate climate action. This ambitious commitment is aimed at reducing emissions from Scope 3 sources by one billion tons by 2030. ... View More

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Can We Avoid the Fall of Giants?
Can We Avoid the Fall of Giants?
Published on February 26, 2018
About a 13 minute read

The recent collapse of Carillion plc raises serious questions about the viability of corporate business models. This might not be an isolated event — presenting a major wake-up call for businesses, everywhere. The question is, what should be done: ... View More

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Going Beyond Less Bad: Redefining Products, Brands for Positive Impact
Going Beyond Less Bad: Redefining Products, Brands for Positive Impact
Published on February 24, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Making products a force for good will put us on a path to a more sustainable planet, economy and society. Because as Marks & Spencer has already pointed out, there is no Plan B. ... View More

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Here Come the 'Do Wellers'
Here Come the 'Do Wellers'
Published on February 23, 2018
About a 4 minute read

In the din of companies and brands shouting about the good they’re doing, ‘purposewash’ is overtaking ‘greenwash’ as the default accusation of corporate hypocrisy. Thirty years ago, Chevron was one of the first accused of greenwash after a ... View More

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Kashi Certified Transitional Program Increases 400% in Just 2 Years
Kashi Certified Transitional Program Increases 400% in Just 2 Years
Published on February 20, 2018
About a 3 minute read

Kashi continues to expand its Certified Transitional portfolio, announcing that with the support of consumers, it will now source Certified Transitional ingredients from more than 4,200 acres of farmland across the US — a 400 percent increase since... View More

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The Role of Business in Driving Sustainable Consumption, Production
The Role of Business in Driving Sustainable Consumption, Production
Published on February 20, 2018
About a 6 minute read

Business is increasingly aligning its activities with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A recent report shows that 43 percent of the world’s largest 250 companies are now linking their sustainability reporting to the SDGs.... View More

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3 Environmental Lawsuits That Have Helped Society
3 Environmental Lawsuits That Have Helped Society
Published on February 19, 2018
About a 5 minute read

For Big Oil and lobbyists of legislative bodies, money talks. Unfortunately, keeping investors and corporate bigwigs happy often takes precedence over any environmental concerns. Trying to effect real change for the good of the environment can seem i... View More

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