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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AECOM: The State – and Future – of Sustainable Infrastructure
AECOM: The State – and Future – of Sustainable Infrastructure
Published on July 17, 2017
About a 6 minute read

Multinational engineering and infrastructure firm AECOM is set to build the tallest residential development in Western Europe. Reaching 67 stories, the Spire London tower will be built in West India Quay near Canary Wharf. When completed, it will ris... View More

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'America's Pledge' to Track, Quantify Non-Party Contributions to US Climate Commitments
'America's Pledge' to Track, Quantify Non-Party Contributions to US Climate Commitments
Published on July 17, 2017
About a 3 minute read

In response to the federal government’s failure to take action against climate change, Michael Bloomberg and California Governor Jerry Brown have launched a new initiative to track and quantify the contributions of local governments and businesses ... View More

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Tesco Reveals New Plans to Axe Toxic Chemicals, Slash Building Emissions
Tesco Reveals New Plans to Axe Toxic Chemicals, Slash Building Emissions
Published on July 17, 2017
About a 4 minute read

While UK supermarket giant Tesco has focused the majority of its sustainability efforts on slashing food waste, the company is now setting its sights on reducing impacts across its F&F clothing line. The retailer has announced that it is joining ... View More

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Business Has Much to Do If It Wants to Be a Climate Leader
Business Has Much to Do If It Wants to Be a Climate Leader
Published on July 14, 2017
About a 5 minute read

If there’s one group that’s basking in the long shadow cast by Donald Trump’s ill-fated decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord, it’s business. ... View More

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#BusinessCase: REI Proves Values-First Approach Leads to Longevity
#BusinessCase: REI Proves Values-First Approach Leads to Longevity
Published on July 13, 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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Gold Standard Launches New Framework to Accelerate, Track Progress on SDGs
Gold Standard Launches New Framework to Accelerate, Track Progress on SDGs
Published on July 12, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Just weeks after the UN Secretary General released a report detailing sluggish progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), efforts are already underway to bolster support for their widespread adoption. ... View More

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RE100 Reaches 100 Companies Committed to 100% Renewable Energy
RE100 Reaches 100 Companies Committed to 100% Renewable Energy
Published on July 11, 2017
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As further evidence of the global corporate momentum behind renewable energy, the RE100 initiative has reached 100 members, following new commitments from AkzoNobel, AXA, Burberry and Carlsberg Group to transition to 100 percent renewable power. ... View More

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The Body Shop Progresses on Renewables, Traceability, Fossil-Fuel-Free Packaging
The Body Shop Progresses on Renewables, Traceability, Fossil-Fuel-Free Packaging
Published on July 11, 2017
About a 4 minute read

A year after launching its ambitious Enrich, Not Exploit CSR strategy, The Body Shop has released its 2016 sustainability report, highlighting the progress it has made on its packaging, renewable energy and supply chain footprint goals. ... View More

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Volvo Shifts Gears, Says 'Sayonara' to Internal Combustion Engines
Volvo Shifts Gears, Says 'Sayonara' to Internal Combustion Engines
Published on July 5, 2017
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2019 is slated to be a big year for Swedish automaker Volvo, which has announced that in two years’ time, it will no longer produce vehicles that only have internal combustion engines. Between 2019 and 2021, Volvo will launch five fully electric ca... View More

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Never So Relevant: Fritjof Capra on the Earth Charter Initiative
Never So Relevant: Fritjof Capra on the Earth Charter Initiative
Published on July 5, 2017
About a 8 minute read

Last year saw one of the most historically symbolic events of recent years when 195 countries signed the Paris Agreement to cut back on pollution contributing to climate change. So, last month when President Donald Trump announced that he would pull ... View More

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Building a More Sustainable Future for the Cleaning Products Industry
Building a More Sustainable Future for the Cleaning Products Industry
Published on July 4, 2017
About a 4 minute read

In the weeks since the announcement that the U.S. would be pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement, there has been much debate about the impact this may have on the country’s and entire world’s push toward a more sustainable future. One of the... View More

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Institutions of Even Higher Learning: Universities Planting Seeds for Social Innovation
Institutions of Even Higher Learning: Universities Planting Seeds for Social Innovation
Published on July 2, 2017
About a 4 minute read

We live in a volatile, uncertain and complex world. With threats of climate change, rising income inequality, social unrest, resource scarcity and ecological degradation predicted to affect society’s progress, leaders and the institutions they run ... View More

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EICC Cross-Industry Initiative Aims to Eliminate Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains
EICC Cross-Industry Initiative Aims to Eliminate Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains
Published on June 27, 2017
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CO2 emissions and plastic waste aren’t the only problems plaguing the electronics industry — forced labor and dangerous working conditions are major points of contention for the sector. ... View More

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Food Is a Human Right, Not a Commodity
Food Is a Human Right, Not a Commodity
Published on June 27, 2017
About a 7 minute read

Food is not a business like others. Food is not a commodity; it is not a consumer good - It is far more important. It is a human right, so defined by the United Nations. Food is part of each of us. Our food tells a point of view on the world, a meani... View More

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As Coca-Cola, IBM Kick CO2 to the Curb, UK Private Sector Lags Behind
As Coca-Cola, IBM Kick CO2 to the Curb, UK Private Sector Lags Behind
Published on June 26, 2017
About a 5 minute read

While tech heavy-hitter IBM and beverage giant Coca-Cola rev up efforts to kick climate change to the curb, the UK private sector continues to lag behind in cutting CO2 emissions. IBM has ticked two major to-dos off of its sustainability checklist. S... View More

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Sustainability Leaders Daunted, But Willing to Work Together to Help Build ‘The Good Life’
Sustainability Leaders Daunted, But Willing to Work Together to Help Build ‘The Good Life’
Published on June 21, 2017
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This blog is part of the GlobeScan-SustainAbility Leaders Survey 20th anniversary project being conducted by GlobeScan and SustainAbility in partnership with Interface. ... View More

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Dell Exceeds 2020 Goal of Using 50M Pounds of Recycled Materials in Products
Dell Exceeds 2020 Goal of Using 50M Pounds of Recycled Materials in Products
Published on June 21, 2017
About a 4 minute read

First articulated in 2013, Dell’s Legacy of Good Plan builds on the idea that technology should be a driver of human progress, unlocking opportunities for health, happiness and prosperity. Now in its fourth year, Dell has introduced an update to th... View More

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Harris Poll: Consumers Split on Companies' Social Responsibility Motivations
Harris Poll: Consumers Split on Companies' Social Responsibility Motivations
Published on June 19, 2017
About a 5 minute read

Long gone are the days when acting in a socially responsible manner was optional. Consumers now demand it and expectations are shifting to include how companies can create social value for stakeholders across the value chain. The annual Harris Poll R... View More

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Creating Tomorrow’s Digital Workforce and a New Generation of Global Problem Solvers
Creating Tomorrow’s Digital Workforce and a New Generation of Global Problem Solvers
Published on June 15, 2017
About a 5 minute read

As a manager for Cisco's corporate social responsibility programs, I focus on public-private partnerships that support an inclusive digital economy, specifically by applying technology to create positive, sustainable change in education and workforce... View More

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The Evolution of Fiduciary Duty: Bringing Boards of Directors Into the Future
The Evolution of Fiduciary Duty: Bringing Boards of Directors Into the Future
Published on June 14, 2017
About a 7 minute read

“Boards should understand the broader environmental and social consequences of business operations, and must set their own priorities and account for the associated outcomes.” This sentence was included in the guidance document entitled, “Human... View More

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