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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Sustainable Living Products Continue to Drive Unilever's Growth
Sustainable Living Products Continue to Drive Unilever's Growth
Published on May 19, 2017
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Six years after launching its Sustainable Living Plan, Unilever’s efforts to deliver brands and products with purpose and sustainability at their core are finally paying off. ... View More

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In Search of Sustainable Leadership: Choosing a Way Forward
In Search of Sustainable Leadership: Choosing a Way Forward
Published on May 16, 2017
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This is the sixth in a series of articles examining the many facets of ‘sustainable leadership.’ Find links to the entire series below. ... View More

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Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition Calls for International Carbon Pricing System
Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition Calls for International Carbon Pricing System
Published on May 16, 2017
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With more than 60 governments and 1,200 businesses now pricing carbon emissions, the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC) and a group of 200 organizations have issued a global call to action for the establishment of an international carbon pric... View More

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Staring Down Extinction: A Conversation with Elizabeth Kolbert
Staring Down Extinction: A Conversation with Elizabeth Kolbert
Published on May 15, 2017
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We are killing our planet. Of course, it’s not quite that simple, but, as acclaimed writer Elizabeth Kolbert explains in her Pulitzer-Prize-winning book The Sixth Extinction, humans are to blame for the impending mass extinction that will spell the... View More

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Trending: Cutting-Edge Textile Policies Set New Bar for Apparel Industry
Trending: Cutting-Edge Textile Policies Set New Bar for Apparel Industry
Published on May 12, 2017
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A more sustainable apparel industry is on the horizon thanks to continued efforts by industry leaders to develop innovative textile policies that value natural resources. ... View More

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Dannon Builds a Healthier Future with Revamped Product Portfolio
Dannon Builds a Healthier Future with Revamped Product Portfolio
Published on May 12, 2017
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The food industry is undergoing a major shift, with companies responding to growing consumer demand for transparency and products that put health and sustainability first. A new announcement from The Dannon Company provides yet another example of how... View More

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In Search of Sustainable Leadership: An Opportunity Mindset
In Search of Sustainable Leadership: An Opportunity Mindset
Published on May 10, 2017
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This is the fifth 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 how defining vision, values and purpose helps organizations to... View More

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The Purpose Conflict: Confessions of a Purpose-Driven Agency Founder
The Purpose Conflict: Confessions of a Purpose-Driven Agency Founder
Published on May 9, 2017
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A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend Imperative’s Purpose Leadership training. While there, I took the time to reflect – not only on my own journey as the leader of a purpose-driven agency, but on a common challenge that our clients o... View More

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Stop Engaging – Start Fulfilling: A New Era of Employee Engagement
Stop Engaging – Start Fulfilling: A New Era of Employee Engagement
Published on May 8, 2017
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Employee engagement is fading fast. For decades, employee engagement has been the cornerstone of “doing good” as a company, but it’s in decline for the first time since 2012, according to a study by Aon Hewitt. Considering that a company’s hu... View More

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Authenticity: The Key to Winning with Purpose (Or, What Brands Can Learn from Nike)
Authenticity: The Key to Winning with Purpose (Or, What Brands Can Learn from Nike)
Published on May 4, 2017
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Increasingly brands are turning to purpose as they realise that traditional marketing approaches are less and less effective among today’s consumers. Globally, 60 percent think that branded content is just clutter (Meaningful Brands 2017, Havas Med... View More

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Virginie Helias: How P&G Is Helping to ‘Redefine the Good Life’
Virginie Helias: How P&G Is Helping to ‘Redefine the Good Life’
Published on May 2, 2017
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It’s already been a busy year for Procter & Gamble – full of new milestones, goals and partnerships aimed at continuing to improve its products and operations along the entire value chain. We caught up with P&G’s VP of Global Sustainabi... View More

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IOI Pledges to Clean Up Supply Chain One Year after RSPO Suspension
IOI Pledges to Clean Up Supply Chain One Year after RSPO Suspension
Published on May 2, 2017
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A year after being suspended from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and dropped by companies such as Unilever, Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé and Kellogg for clearing peatlands in Kalimantan, Indonesia, Malaysian palm oil producer IOI Group ... View More

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From Commitment to Action: Progressing Past the CSR Plateau
From Commitment to Action: Progressing Past the CSR Plateau
Published on April 29, 2017
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Corporate social responsibility is stuck. When it emerged on the scene 20 years ago, businesses and other stakeholders had high expectations for what a focus on CSR could deliver. But the reality is that neither business nor society are on track to e... View More

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Report: Employees Want CEOs to Take Public Stand on Environmental Issues
Report: Employees Want CEOs to Take Public Stand on Environmental Issues
Published on April 27, 2017
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New research by global research consultancy Povaddo LLC has revealed that 65 percent of employees want their CEO to publicly take a stand on environmental and social issues. ... View More

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New Bloomberg Site Highlights Climate Change’s Effects on Financial Markets
New Bloomberg Site Highlights Climate Change’s Effects on Financial Markets
Published on April 25, 2017
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Media giant Bloomberg has officially hopped aboard the sustainability wagon, adding a new section to its site dedicated to climate science and the future of energy. ClimateChanged.com will focus on the ways in which climate change affects financial m... View More

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Apple Unveils Ambitious Plans to Use Only Renewable, Recycled, Conflict-Free Materials
Apple Unveils Ambitious Plans to Use Only Renewable, Recycled, Conflict-Free Materials
Published on April 21, 2017
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In its annual Environmental Responsibility Report, tech giant Apple has revealed ambitious new plans to develop a closed-loop model for its supply chain. To achieve this goal, the world’s second largest smartphone producer will focus on using only ... View More

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CVS Health Nixes Harmful Chemicals from Beauty, Personal Care Products
CVS Health Nixes Harmful Chemicals from Beauty, Personal Care Products
Published on April 21, 2017
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Following the announcement of its new store renovation initiative, CVS Pharmacy has revealed that it will be eliminating parabens, phthalates and the most prevalent formaldehyde donors in nearly 600 beauty and personal care products in its CVS Health... View More

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In Search of Sustainable Leadership: Creating Inspiration
In Search of Sustainable Leadership: Creating Inspiration
Published on April 20, 2017
About a 6 minute read

This is the fourth 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 create organizations that use change to become stro... View More

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CVS Health Redesigns Stores to Further Improve Health of Its Offerings
CVS Health Redesigns Stores to Further Improve Health of Its Offerings
Published on April 19, 2017
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CVS Health announced this week it is harnessing the power of design to activate its purpose. The national drugstore chain is rolling out a new store renovation project that builds on its mission to help people on their path to better health. ... View More

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The International Sustainable Campus Network: Global Knowledge Exchange in Higher Education
The International Sustainable Campus Network: Global Knowledge Exchange in Higher Education
Published on April 14, 2017
About a 8 minute read

The International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) is a non-profit association of more than 80 colleges and universities from over 30 countries, with a mission of providing a forum for the exchange of information, ideas and best practices for achiev... View More

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