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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Making the Impossible Possible: Learning Authenticity for Conscious Leadership
Making the Impossible Possible: Learning Authenticity for Conscious Leadership
Published on October 6, 2017
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Today’s companies are being tasked with the impossible: How can we make money for our shareholders, pay our employees well, and positively impact the environment and society as a whole? The purpose of a business used to be specifically to increase ... View More

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Trending: Stella McCartney, Patagonia, Target Deliver Big Wins for Ethical, Sustainable Fashion
Trending: Stella McCartney, Patagonia, Target Deliver Big Wins for Ethical, Sustainable Fashion
Published on October 5, 2017
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While faced by a myriad of social and environmental challenges, the fashion and textile industries continue to edge ever-closer to a more sustainable, equitable and circular future thanks to the innovative thinking of industry leaders. ... View More

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Survey: Corporations Expected to Contribute to Social, Environmental Health of Communities
Survey: Corporations Expected to Contribute to Social, Environmental Health of Communities
Published on October 4, 2017
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I recently moderated an enlightening panel discussion — between Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Bay Area Council President and CEO Jim Wunderman, San Francisco Travel President & CEO Joe D’Alessandro, and Oakland Zoo President & CEO Dr. Joel ... View More

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Int’l Tourism Partnership Sets First Industry-Wide Global Commitment to SDGs, Sustainability
Int’l Tourism Partnership Sets First Industry-Wide Global Commitment to SDGs, Sustainability
Published on October 3, 2017
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The Sustainable Development Goals seem to be on everyone’s mind as of late, with new initiatives and reports related to the 2030 Agenda turning up almost daily. Just last week, GRI announced that it was developing a common framework for measuring a... View More

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HEINEKEN, Vital Voices Aim to Brew a Better World by Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
HEINEKEN, Vital Voices Aim to Brew a Better World by Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
Published on September 29, 2017
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Creating a sustainable, inclusive future requires helping a diverse range of individuals realize their fullest potential — particularly women. On Saturday, September 30, HEINEKEN USA will lead a workshop in Washington, D.C. at Vital Voices’ Globa... View More

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Redefining Ethical Business, Education, Activism, Customer Experiences All Key to 'The Good Life'
Redefining Ethical Business, Education, Activism, Customer Experiences All Key to 'The Good Life'
Published on September 28, 2017
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Last week, at the third and final SB Buenos Aires event of 2017, perspectives from the worlds of arts, finance, education, big business, healthcare, urban planning, consumers, activist brands and more provided a 360-degree look at how organizations a... View More

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Trending: New Tools Provide Businesses with Roadmap to Deliver on SDGs
Trending: New Tools Provide Businesses with Roadmap to Deliver on SDGs
Published on September 27, 2017
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Following through on the commitments outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals is one of the best shots companies have to maintain a competitive advantage and future-proof their businesses, but progress has thus far been lacking. ... View More

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Consumer Goods Forum Calls for Streamlined Food Labels Worldwide by 2020
Consumer Goods Forum Calls for Streamlined Food Labels Worldwide by 2020
Published on September 20, 2017
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“Sell by,” “Use by,” “Display until” and “Best before” food labels intended to inform consumers about food quality and safety frequently come under fire for their lack of clarity and confusing terminology that contributes significantl... View More

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Be a Purpose-Driven Business by Being a Purpose-Driven Workplace
Be a Purpose-Driven Business by Being a Purpose-Driven Workplace
Published on September 19, 2017
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This is an excerpt from Rise Up: How to Build a Socially Conscious Business, released this week from Elevate Publishing. Purpose-driven companies regard employees as their most critical resource, one to be nurtured and sustained rather than exhausted... View More

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HP Inc. Launches HP School Cloud to Improve Education Access in Developing World
HP Inc. Launches HP School Cloud to Improve Education Access in Developing World
Published on September 19, 2017
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As part of a $20 million learning investment, HP Inc. has announced the new HP School Cloud, featuring the HP Open Learning Platform, during Global Citizen Week. HP School Cloud will provide access to educational materials and apps to students, teach... View More

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The Same, But Different: Some Thoughts on Japanese Business
The Same, But Different: Some Thoughts on Japanese Business
Published on September 19, 2017
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I recently visited Tokyo on a business trip and had the chance to meet with a number of Japanese companies. At the end of a three-hour meeting with sustainability professionals from a dozen or so multinationals, the host asked me for my impressions o... View More

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Universities Launch Collective Response to the Sustainable Development Goals
Universities Launch Collective Response to the Sustainable Development Goals
Published on September 18, 2017
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A significant source of cutting-edge research, innovation and ideas, universities are uniquely positioned to accelerate progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — a notion that is supported by the Environmental Association for Univer... View More

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CVS, Levi Strauss, Nike Among Latest US Companies to Commit to Science-Based Emissions Targets
CVS, Levi Strauss, Nike Among Latest US Companies to Commit to Science-Based Emissions Targets
Published on September 18, 2017
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Ahead of Climate Week NYC 2017, which runs from September 18–24, a surge of global companies announced their commitment to the Science Based Targets Initiative, driving the number of businesses committed to setting science-based emissions reduction... View More

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SC Johnson Expands Sustainable Product Portfolio, Acquires Method, Ecover
SC Johnson Expands Sustainable Product Portfolio, Acquires Method, Ecover
Published on September 18, 2017
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SC Johnson, a manufacturer of products such as Windex, Glade, Shout, Raid and Pledge, has signed an agreement to acquire Method and Ecover, two consumer brands from People Against Dirty, a B-Corp and pioneer in ‘planet-friendly’ home, fabric and ... View More

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Businesses Overlooking $447B in Financial Value from Strong Environmental Performance
Businesses Overlooking $447B in Financial Value from Strong Environmental Performance
Published on September 13, 2017
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Four in 10 telecomms and consumer goods companies reporting to CDP fail to capture or report any financial value from strong environmental performance, according to new research released Wednesday by Accenture, CDP Hermes Investment Management. ... View More

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Trending: Auto, Mobility Giants Roll Out Ambitious New EV Initiatives
Trending: Auto, Mobility Giants Roll Out Ambitious New EV Initiatives
Published on September 12, 2017
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Air pollution has become a hot button issue for the UK ever since London surpassed its air pollution limits just five days into 2017, leading both the public and private sector to leap into action to reduce emissions. ... View More

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JPMorgan Chase, DSM, Apple Top Fortune's 2017 ‘Change the World’ List
JPMorgan Chase, DSM, Apple Top Fortune's 2017 ‘Change the World’ List
Published on September 11, 2017
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Bringing the business case for sustainability to the forefront, Fortune has released its third annual Change the World list, which highlights companies who are having a positive social or environmental impact on the world through their core business ... View More

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MARS Commits $1B to New Sustainability Plan, Launches Climate-Focused Campaign
MARS Commits $1B to New Sustainability Plan, Launches Climate-Focused Campaign
Published on September 6, 2017
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While it has widely been accepted that business-as-usual practices are not synonymous with a sustainable future, business still needs a nudge in the right direction, according to MARS CEO Grant F. Reid, who has called out the need for transformationa... View More

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The Time Is Now for a More Soulful Way of Business
The Time Is Now for a More Soulful Way of Business
Published on September 1, 2017
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Customer experience design is the forgotten dimension of sustainability. We need to transcend what have now become well-defined approaches and definitions of customer experience, to help companies understand why their offerings are no longer resonati... View More

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New Wayfinder Tool Helps Brands Find Powerful Purpose — Not Just ‘Nice’ Ones
New Wayfinder Tool Helps Brands Find Powerful Purpose — Not Just ‘Nice’ Ones
Published on September 1, 2017
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Brand purpose consultancy Given London is making it easier than ever for businesses to identify and act upon a purpose beyond profit — and thereby stay competitive in an ever-changing economic landscape — with its new Wayfinder tool. ... View More

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