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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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Together Towards Zero: Carlsberg Commits to Decarbonise Its Breweries by 2030
Together Towards Zero: Carlsberg Commits to Decarbonise Its Breweries by 2030
Published on June 13, 2017
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Carlsberg Group has pledged to eliminate carbon emissions and halve water usage at its breweries worldwide by 2030, as part of a new sustainability drive, launched today. The beer maker also intends to switch to 100 percent renewable electricity for ... View More

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What Might the Workplace Look Like by 2036?
What Might the Workplace Look Like by 2036?
Published on June 9, 2017
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Automation, artificial intelligence, the growth of the informal economy and shifts away from command-and-control power cultures are all trends that are profoundly shaping the workplace. But what will the future workplace look like? Of course, the hon... View More

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Still Talking About CSR? How to Accelerate Your Sustainability Visions for the Future
Still Talking About CSR? How to Accelerate Your Sustainability Visions for the Future
Published on June 7, 2017
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If you haven’t updated your sustainability or corporate social responsibility approach in the last few years, you are putting your company at risk. ... View More

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M&S Unveils Revamped Sustainability Strategy, First-Ever Science-Based Target
M&S Unveils Revamped Sustainability Strategy, First-Ever Science-Based Target
Published on June 6, 2017
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Ten years after the release of its first sustainability program Plan A, British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has unveiled Plan A 2025, a new and improved sustainability strategy that builds on the company’s previous successes while addres... View More

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Unilever: Reconnecting with Nature to Build Better Food Systems
Unilever: Reconnecting with Nature to Build Better Food Systems
Published on June 5, 2017
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The Farm to Fork Disconnect Nowhere is the disconnect between people and planet more evident than in our broken food system. For the vast majority of human history, people lived in rural communities shaped by the natural environment. The ebb and flow... View More

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Bloomberg Pledges $15M to Fill Funding Gap After Trump Pulls Plug on Paris Agreement
Bloomberg Pledges $15M to Fill Funding Gap After Trump Pulls Plug on Paris Agreement
Published on June 5, 2017
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Following President Trump’s pullout from the Paris Agreement — a move that has expectedly garnered criticism from governments, businesses and NGOs around the globe — former mayor of New York and current UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy fo... View More

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Not All of US: Response to Trump Administration's Decision to Withdraw from Paris Agreement
Not All of US: Response to Trump Administration's Decision to Withdraw from Paris Agreement
Published on June 2, 2017
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While telegraphed for days and choreographed down to the military band playing soft jazz in the background before the announcement, President Trump’s June 01, 2017 declaration that the U.S. will pull out of the Paris Agreement still jarred and dism... View More

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In Search of Sustainable Leadership: Infinite Growth on a Finite Planet
In Search of Sustainable Leadership: Infinite Growth on a Finite Planet
Published on May 31, 2017
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This is the eighth and final installment in a series of articles examining the many facets of ‘sustainable leadership.’ Find links to earlier posts at the end of this piece. We started our search for sustainable leadership as a way to understand ... View More

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Climax Ecosystems: Looking to Nature to Optimize Your Company Culture
Climax Ecosystems: Looking to Nature to Optimize Your Company Culture
Published on May 30, 2017
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A resilient organization must operate in a way that ensures all associated entities survive and thrive. In a healthy ecosystem, everyone has a niche and a role; feedback loops are short and constant, ensuring accountable and creative decision-making ... View More

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Green 2.0: Environmental Movement Still Lacks Racial, Ethnic Diversity
Green 2.0: Environmental Movement Still Lacks Racial, Ethnic Diversity
Published on May 26, 2017
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Climate change is the most important issue of our time and one that concerns people of all ages, genders, races and socio-economic backgrounds, yet the environmental movement continues to be dominated by an overwhelmingly narrow demographic says a ne... View More

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Report: Lack of Engagement of Middle Management Impeding Progress on SDGs
Report: Lack of Engagement of Middle Management Impeding Progress on SDGs
Published on May 26, 2017
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According to a new study released by Frost & Sullivan and GlobeScan on behalf of CSR Europe, a lack of middle management engagement is creating obstacles for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ... View More

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HPE Becomes First IT Company to Set Science-Based Targets for Supply Chain
HPE Becomes First IT Company to Set Science-Based Targets for Supply Chain
Published on May 25, 2017
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To meet the growing demand for connectivity while managing emissions throughout the value chain, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has launched the world’s first comprehensive supply chain management program based on climate science. The initiative ... View More

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SB’17 Detroit, Day 3: Show, Don’t Tell; Trust vs Truth, and Transformational Collaboration
SB’17 Detroit, Day 3: Show, Don’t Tell; Trust vs Truth, and Transformational Collaboration
Published on May 25, 2017
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Learning from Detroit: Designing a More Diverse, Prosperous and Equitable Economy by Mara Slade Image credit: TechTown In an afternoon panel packed with Detroit leaders, we heard firsthand how they are working in human-centered ways to grow the local... View More

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In Search of Sustainable Leadership: Keep Your Head When They Are Losing Theirs
In Search of Sustainable Leadership: Keep Your Head When They Are Losing Theirs
Published on May 24, 2017
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This is the seventh in a series of articles examining the many facets of ‘sustainable leadership.’ Find links to the entire series below. Our search for sustainable leadership has shown us how to find the opportunities in a crisis and turn the be... View More

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SB'17 Detroit, Day 2: Consumer Preferences, Unintended Consequences and 'Leading with Delicious'
SB'17 Detroit, Day 2: Consumer Preferences, Unintended Consequences and 'Leading with Delicious'
Published on May 23, 2017
About a 33 minute read

Day two of SB'17 Detroit picked up the momentum from day one and ran with it. ... Transforming Consumption Norms Around Food By Hope Freedman ... View More

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SB’17 Detroit, Day 1: Redefining the Good Life with Courage, Reinvention and Pashon
SB’17 Detroit, Day 1: Redefining the Good Life with Courage, Reinvention and Pashon
Published on May 23, 2017
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We jump-started an incredibly action-packed week here at SB'17 Detroit with powerful plenaries from thought leaders, researchers and on-the-ground change-makers working to Redefine the Good Life in Detroit and beyond. ... View More

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Ant Financial Harnesses Blockchain Technology to Finance Solutions for Global Sustainability Challenges
Ant Financial Harnesses Blockchain Technology to Finance Solutions for Global Sustainability Challenges
Published on May 23, 2017
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Alipay parent company Ant Financial Services Group has released its first-ever Corporate Social Responsibility Report and committed to leveraging the company’s technology, partners and employees to tackle issues such as climate change, inequality a... View More

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Evolving Our Inner Game: How to Lead by Example, Defy Cynics and Inspire Active Collaborators
Evolving Our Inner Game: How to Lead by Example, Defy Cynics and Inspire Active Collaborators
Published on May 23, 2017
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This week’s theme of Redefining the Good Life resonated in the Monday afternoon workshop with John Marshall Roberts of Worldview Thinking. Roberts described how the shadow of a limited frame of reference based on past learnings and experiences can ... View More

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Coca-Cola Looks to Local Produce to Drive Circular Agenda in India
Coca-Cola Looks to Local Produce to Drive Circular Agenda in India
Published on May 22, 2017
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The Coca-Cola Company is closing the loop and ramping up local sourcing of produce for its juice and aerated drinks category with an expansion of its fruit circular economy initiative. ... View More

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Q&A: How Partnerships Are Helping Nestlé Create Shared Value
Q&A: How Partnerships Are Helping Nestlé Create Shared Value
Published on May 22, 2017
About a 5 minute read

It’s been a busy year for Nestlé – joining various initiatives and making strategic investments aimed at everything from boosting recycling infrastructure to developing bio-based packaging to improving consumer eating habits. We spoke with Nestl... View More

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