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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New Ford Sustainability Report Reveals Progress on Water Stewardship Goals
New Ford Sustainability Report Reveals Progress on Water Stewardship Goals
Published on August 31, 2017
About a 4 minute read

The Ford Motor Company has released its 18th annual Sustainability report detailing its environmental progress across the world and commitment to continued sustainability actions in the future. Coinciding with the release is a short film highlighting... View More

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USFRA: Why Nature May Need Technology to Help Feed Our Growing World
USFRA: Why Nature May Need Technology to Help Feed Our Growing World
Published on August 30, 2017
About a 14 minute read

The food industry is undergoing a major transformation, but while food companies often serve as the face of this so-called ‘food revolution,’ the source of some of the most significant changes isn’t the C-suite, but rather our farms. ... View More

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The Athlete’s Secret to Success: How Elite Athletes Win by Playing the Game with Purpose
The Athlete’s Secret to Success: How Elite Athletes Win by Playing the Game with Purpose
Published on August 30, 2017
About a 6 minute read

Swarmed by a crowd of cross-country ski fans all under the age of 12, I felt like I’d just won my first World Cup. In the beginning, I wanted to be a soccer star. I, along with most of the girls my age, idolized Mia Hamm and tried desperately to sn... View More

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Joan Antoni Melé: Human Dignity Is Fundamental to a New, Better Economy
Joan Antoni Melé: Human Dignity Is Fundamental to a New, Better Economy
Published on August 27, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Translated from Spanish — view original interview here. ... View More

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3 Ways to Measure and Mobilize Corporate Culture to Scale Purpose, Profit
3 Ways to Measure and Mobilize Corporate Culture to Scale Purpose, Profit
Published on August 24, 2017
About a 4 minute read

As Jack Welch, longtime CEO of General Electric, has said, “no company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.” It follows that businesses are actively co... View More

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Could RFID Eliminate Food Waste – or All Product Waste – from Producer to Consumer?
Could RFID Eliminate Food Waste – or All Product Waste – from Producer to Consumer?
Published on August 24, 2017
About a 8 minute read

Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, which dates back to World War II radar systems, is increasingly being used to track goods throughout complex global supply chains. ... View More

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White Supremacy: What’s a CEO to Do?
White Supremacy: What’s a CEO to Do?
Published on August 18, 2017
About a 3 minute read

If you’re a U.S. business leader, this week likely threw you into a professional conundrum: Should you take a public stand against white supremacy knowing you’ll jump into treacherous political waters? ... View More

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Paradox Sports, The North Face Helping Adaptive Climbers Reach New Heights
Paradox Sports, The North Face Helping Adaptive Climbers Reach New Heights
Published on August 16, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Athletes previously inactive in the climbing community are now looking at more widespread climbing and adventure opportunities, thanks to new sponsorship from The North Face. The outdoor apparel retailer has teamed up with the non-profit Paradox Spor... View More

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A Common Thread: Timberland on Its Company-Wide Culture of Sustainability
A Common Thread: Timberland on Its Company-Wide Culture of Sustainability
Published on August 8, 2017
About a 7 minute read

News Deeply, in partnership with Sustainable Brands, has produced a series of profiles looking at how brands are tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. The goal is to examine trends and gather insights from a new wave of corporate citizen... View More

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Why Strong Data Is Key to Any Sustainability Effort
Why Strong Data Is Key to Any Sustainability Effort
Published on August 7, 2017
About a 4 minute read

It’s increasingly clear that becoming more sustainable is a business imperative. And it’s not enough to “go green”; companies and industries need to factor in the social and economic impacts of their decisions locally and across their supply ... View More

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Older Adults' Participation Stands to Strengthen Cities’ Innovation Districts
Older Adults' Participation Stands to Strengthen Cities’ Innovation Districts
Published on August 7, 2017
About a 4 minute read

While millennials have largely been the focus of city leaders’ efforts to attract new talent and residential growth, a new Brookings study finds that innovation districts — areas which are highly walkable and transit-oriented, rich with amenities... View More

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Expedia Combating Poverty, Climate Change with Revenue-Sharing Carbon Offset Program
Expedia Combating Poverty, Climate Change with Revenue-Sharing Carbon Offset Program
Published on August 3, 2017
About a 5 minute read

To help reduce global economic inequality along with greenhouse gas emissions from its corporate travel, travel giant Expedia, Inc. has invested in four community-owned carbon offset projects from the global nonprofit Carbon Offsets to Alleviate Pove... View More

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Organizational Culture *Is* Strategy
Organizational Culture *Is* Strategy
Published on August 3, 2017
About a 3 minute read

It’s said that Peter Drucker, world-renowned business management superstar, once famously commented, “Culture beats strategy.” Or “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” While neither version has been authenticated as being said by Drucker, ... View More

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Shiva Hotels Launches Industry-First Anti-Slavery Campaign to Eradicate Human Trafficking
Shiva Hotels Launches Industry-First Anti-Slavery Campaign to Eradicate Human Trafficking
Published on August 1, 2017
About a 3 minute read

UK hotel group Shiva Hotels is looking to take human trafficking and modern slavery head on, launching an industry-first anti-slavery program, which it began rolling out across its hotels last week. ... View More

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JP Morgan Commits to 100% Renewables, Launches $200B Clean Financing Fund
JP Morgan Commits to 100% Renewables, Launches $200B Clean Financing Fund
Published on August 1, 2017
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After recently announcing plans to retrofit 4,500 Chase branches across the US in partnership with Current, powered by GE, JP Morgan has pledged to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2020 and facilitate $200 billion in ... View More

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5 Reasons Why Impact Is Competitive: Insights from the World’s Top CEOs
5 Reasons Why Impact Is Competitive: Insights from the World’s Top CEOs
Published on July 31, 2017
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Corporate social and environmental responsibility has developed to a point where the world’s leading CEOs believe it is essential to their companies’ long-term business success. The movement is growing, and companies around the world are approach... View More

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Millennials on Purpose: How 3 Young Professionals See 'Purpose' Changing the World
Millennials on Purpose: How 3 Young Professionals See 'Purpose' Changing the World
Published on July 27, 2017
About a 7 minute read

Winning the hearts and minds of the Millennial generation has been a dominating narrative for corporations over the past years. Surveys, reports and opinion pieces continue to analyze the ambitions and demands of this generation; but what would the w... View More

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Campbell's Severs Ties with Grocery Manufacturers Association Over Differences in Purpose
Campbell's Severs Ties with Grocery Manufacturers Association Over Differences in Purpose
Published on July 24, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Pursuing purpose beyond profit is becoming paramount for brands looking to shift towards more sustainable, responsible business practices and maintain a competitive edge, the proof of which is evidenced by the Campbell Soup Company's withdrawal from ... View More

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3 Ways to Satisfy Employees’ Desire for Purpose, Fulfillment in the Workplace
3 Ways to Satisfy Employees’ Desire for Purpose, Fulfillment in the Workplace
Published on July 19, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Employee engagement has been a growing focus for years, with companies large and small building programs in an effort to inspire employees and drive productivity. In fact, 74 percent of people say their job is more fulfilling when they are given oppo... View More

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Origin Green Ambassadors Paving the Way in Sustainable Food, Beverage Collaboration
Origin Green Ambassadors Paving the Way in Sustainable Food, Beverage Collaboration
Published on July 17, 2017
About a 4 minute read

New types of partnerships can enable systemic changes to flourish. That thinking is behind the Origin Green Ambassadors programme, which brings education, leading global brands and entrepreneurial sustainability professionals together to collaborate ... View More

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