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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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Walking the Talk
Walking the Talk
Published on January 25, 2018
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Hundreds of companies around the world have taken it upon themselves to set often-ambitious goals for themselves, in order to monitor and hold themselves accountable for their impacts on the planet and society. Here, we highlight those that have move... View More

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Turn Any Venture Into a Brand — by Caring Deeply About a Mutual Cause
Turn Any Venture Into a Brand — by Caring Deeply About a Mutual Cause
Published on January 25, 2018
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This is an excerpt from Fabian Geyrhalter’s upcoming book, Bigger Than This: How to Turn Any Venture Into an Admired Brand. One of eight traits discussed in Bigger Than This is ‘cause,’ which we dive into here … ... View More

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104 Companies Join Bloomberg’s Inaugural Gender-Equality Index
104 Companies Join Bloomberg’s Inaugural Gender-Equality Index
Published on January 24, 2018
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Over 100 companies spanning 24 countries and 10 sectors have joined Bloomberg’s inaugural Gender-Equality Index (GEI), a reference index measuring gender equality across internal company statistics, employee policies, external community support and... View More

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Tech, Oil, Auto Industries Top 2018 Global 100 Index of Sustainable Corporations
Tech, Oil, Auto Industries Top 2018 Global 100 Index of Sustainable Corporations
Published on January 24, 2018
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Corporate Knights has released its 14th annual Global 100 list of the most sustainable corporations in the world. Global 100 companies were selected from a pool of 5,994 publicly listed companies representing 22 countries and encompassing all sectors... View More

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Trending: Local, National Governments Get Real About Creating Circular, Low-Carbon Future
Trending: Local, National Governments Get Real About Creating Circular, Low-Carbon Future
Published on January 22, 2018
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Though the private sector has largely been leading the charge against climate change as of late, local and national governments are starting to step up to the plate to further catalyze the shift to a more sustainable economy. As the UK and EU ramp up... View More

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A Bit of Environmental History and a Salute to a Sustainability Hero
A Bit of Environmental History and a Salute to a Sustainability Hero
Published on January 22, 2018
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I had the good fortune recently to sit next to Richard Liroff at a dinner — what I learned made me very thankful. He is retiring after over 45 years of serving the environment, and hearing his story made me think that we all could benefit from reme... View More

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Trending: New Apparel Industry Commitments Push New Textiles Economy Forward
Trending: New Apparel Industry Commitments Push New Textiles Economy Forward
Published on January 19, 2018
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Fashion and textile industry heavy-hitters are heeding the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s recent call for a New Textiles Economy with the rollout of new agreements and action plans that consider the full life cycle of garments. ... View More

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MLK’s Triple Bottom Line: The Length, Breadth and Height of a Complete Life and Business
MLK’s Triple Bottom Line: The Length, Breadth and Height of a Complete Life and Business
Published on January 15, 2018
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Sixty-four years ago, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his first sermon at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. We named our son Dexter with this in mind. ... View More

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Trending: New Tools Help Companies Measure Workplace Culture, Employee Impacts
Trending: New Tools Help Companies Measure Workplace Culture, Employee Impacts
Published on January 11, 2018
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Companies are increasingly becoming aware that the business case for corporate social responsibility has grown beyond environmental sustainability and social impact to include positive workplace culture and employee well-being as values necessary to ... View More

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Philip Morris Is Giving Up Cigarettes — and Asking UK Consumers to Do the Same
Philip Morris Is Giving Up Cigarettes — and Asking UK Consumers to Do the Same
Published on January 11, 2018
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A notorious company with a controversial product is attempting to pivot its business model to be more socially responsible — and marketing directly to consumers during this transition. ... View More

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Newsweek Names L’Oréal, Unilever, CVS 2017's Top Corporate Sustainability Performers
Newsweek Names L’Oréal, Unilever, CVS 2017's Top Corporate Sustainability Performers
Published on January 10, 2018
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Newsweek has released the results of its 2017 Global 500 Green Rankings, an annual assessment of the sustainability performance of the largest publicly-traded companies in the US and the world by revenue. This year, beauty giant L’Oréal came out o... View More

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The Soulfull Project Targets Food Insecurity with 1M Serving Donation Goal
The Soulfull Project Targets Food Insecurity with 1M Serving Donation Goal
Published on January 10, 2018
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Just one year after its launch, The Soulfull Project — a mission-driven startup dedicated to making high-quality, nutritious food more accessible to those in need — has pledged to donate one million servings of its signature, nutrient-dense hot c... View More

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PyeongChang 2018 Olympics Committee Launches Sustainability Report, Carbon Credit Campaign
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics Committee Launches Sustainability Report, Carbon Credit Campaign
Published on December 29, 2017
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With only a few short weeks left to go before the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the PyeongChang Organizing Committee has unveiled details of the measures being taken to ensure the sustainability of this year’s event. ... View More

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This Holiday Season, Enjoy Your Festive Brew  —  While You Can!
This Holiday Season, Enjoy Your Festive Brew  —  While You Can!
Published on December 29, 2017
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The rise of craft beer is a major success story. Yet, the industry is reaching an important crossroads. A new study highlights major risks ahead — meaning continuous growth and success cannot be taken for granted. Meanwhile, there’s a great oppor... View More

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US Corporate Voices Critical to Saving the Clean Power Plan
US Corporate Voices Critical to Saving the Clean Power Plan
Published on December 27, 2017
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Despite the withdrawal of the US government from the Paris Agreement, many US businesses remain unwavering in their commitment to act on climate change. 2017 was a solid year for corporate climate leadership: 1,700 businesses signed the We Are Still ... View More

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B.H.P. Billiton to Sever Ties with World Coal Association Over Climate Change Stance
B.H.P. Billiton to Sever Ties with World Coal Association Over Climate Change Stance
Published on December 26, 2017
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Despite the emergence of new carbon-capture technologies and campaigns spinning fossil fuels as a saving grace, there’s no denying that coal is on a downward spiral. Companies that refuse to recognize the resource’s link to climate change and beg... View More

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Purpose After Polman: How the Poster Child for Purpose Paved the Way for Future Leadership
Purpose After Polman: How the Poster Child for Purpose Paved the Way for Future Leadership
Published on December 25, 2017
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Last month, when news broke that Unilever would begin the search for Paul Polman’s successor, it sent shockwaves through the business world. As the poster child for Purpose in business, what would this mean for the future of businesses that aim to ... View More

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Change Your Shoes: Report Explores Better Practices in Footwear Industry
Change Your Shoes: Report Explores Better Practices in Footwear Industry
Published on December 22, 2017
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Change Your Shoes, an international campaign working towards a more equitable and sustainable footwear industry, has published a new report providing an overview of best practices in the shoe industry in an effort to encourage progress on workers’ ... View More

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Finding Local Solutions to Local Challenges: Contributing to Communities the Otsuka Group Way
Finding Local Solutions to Local Challenges: Contributing to Communities the Otsuka Group Way
Published on December 22, 2017
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Pinpoint specific local issues. Promote sustainable local development. Pave the way for caring and productive corporate growth. That’s how Japan’s Otsuka group of companies seeks to shape its role as an essential company for society. ... View More

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RSPO Launches New Network to Accelerate Sustainable Palm Oil, But Is It Enough?
RSPO Launches New Network to Accelerate Sustainable Palm Oil, But Is It Enough?
Published on December 20, 2017
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A key ingredient in everything from beauty products to detergents and even ice cream, palm oil is an important commodity that generates billions of dollars in revenue each year. However, unsustainable palm oil production practices are the root cause ... View More

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