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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Change Agents: What Keeps You Up at Night?
Change Agents: What Keeps You Up at Night?
Published on October 4, 2016
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“What keeps you up at night?” Solitaire Townsend, co-founder of Futerra, asked this question to 50 sustainability leaders from around the globe on the third and final day of SB ’16 Copenhagen. The core issues most people responded with were ine... View More

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The Future of Work and Employee Engagement Through the Lens of Millennials
The Future of Work and Employee Engagement Through the Lens of Millennials
Published on October 3, 2016
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“What comes to mind when you think of millennials in the workplace?” Bethan Harris, strategist and collaborator at Collectively and the League of Intrapreneurs (LI), asked during her Tuesday afternoon session at SB’16 Copenhagen. ... View More

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Square Wants to Rid the World of Paper Receipts. Why Hasn’t This Happened Already?
Square Wants to Rid the World of Paper Receipts. Why Hasn’t This Happened Already?
Published on October 3, 2016
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Have you ever been thankful the cashier didn’t ask if you want a receipt, because you’re tired of the paper piling up? You do your best to recycle receipts, but there’re still those that slip through the cracks into the trash. Have you ever won... View More

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Languish Anguish: Why Good Sustainability Strategies Stall
Languish Anguish: Why Good Sustainability Strategies Stall
Published on September 28, 2016
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CBSR and I co-developed a set of next-generation corporate sustainability practices. 'Transformational Companies' commit to accelerating and scaling sustainability solutions in their business model and society. ... View More

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From Inspiration to Transformation to Activation: Authentic Approaches to Fulfilling Brand Purpose
From Inspiration to Transformation to Activation: Authentic Approaches to Fulfilling Brand Purpose
Published on September 28, 2016
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In this volatile time of unceasing change, the opening night plenary presentations at SB’16 Copenhagen explored the characteristics an organisation needs to not just be resilient, but be ‘fit’ for the future. They unravelled the challenges and ... View More

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Sharp Synthesizes Over a Decade of Best Practices in Integrating Transformational Leadership
Sharp Synthesizes Over a Decade of Best Practices in Integrating Transformational Leadership
Published on September 27, 2016
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What is the most effective way to lead change? Some would argue for a top-down approach focused on execution, while others believe in an intrinsic, sense-and-respond style. For Leith Sharp, director of executive education at Harvard University’s Ce... View More

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Target Reels in 100% Sustainably Sourced Seafood
Target Reels in 100% Sustainably Sourced Seafood
Published on September 23, 2016
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In 2011, Target set a goal for its entire fresh and frozen seafood assortment to be sustainable, traceable, or in a time-bound improvement process by the end of 2015. Through a partnership with consultancy FishWise, the retailer met the goal for 100%... View More

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New Global Forecast: SDGs Will Not Be Achieved Without ‘Extraordinary Action’
New Global Forecast: SDGs Will Not Be Achieved Without ‘Extraordinary Action’
Published on September 19, 2016
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A new forecast by DNV GL concludes that while progress will be made towards many of the United Nations’ (UN’s) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs, or Global Goals), there is a very real risk that they will not be met by 2030. The report predi... View More

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Distilling Complexity: Designing an Effective Sustainability Plan
Distilling Complexity: Designing an Effective Sustainability Plan
Published on September 16, 2016
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On Black Friday of 2011, Patagonia released a now-famous New York Times advertisement with a picture of a jacket and a simple plea: “Don’t buy this jacket.” The response, ironically, was a surge in sales. Some analysts deemed the whole thing a ... View More

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Want to Attract Star Employees? The Role of the HR Leader as the Driver of Company Value
Want to Attract Star Employees? The Role of the HR Leader as the Driver of Company Value
Published on September 15, 2016
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Your company’s sustainability commitments help attract the best and the brightest, reduce turnover and enhance productivity. That’s the substance of consistent and compelling research that shows the power of embedding sustainability into corporat... View More

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California Signs Most Ambitious Legislation Yet to Slash GHG Emissions
California Signs Most Ambitious Legislation Yet to Slash GHG Emissions
Published on September 12, 2016
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California is about to face its biggest emissions reductions challenges yet, under new legislation signed late last week by Governor Jerry Brown. With a population of 38 million and growing, and a GDP of almost $2.5 trillion, California is the sixth-... View More

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Cisco, Shell Earn Their Places in the DJSI, Others Get the Boot
Cisco, Shell Earn Their Places in the DJSI, Others Get the Boot
Published on September 9, 2016
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It’s that time of year again: S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) and Sustainability Investing specialist RobecoSAM have announced the results of the annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) review. ... View More

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PUMA Launches Financing Program to Reward Suppliers for Sustainability Performance
PUMA Launches Financing Program to Reward Suppliers for Sustainability Performance
Published on September 8, 2016
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Sports company PUMA is offering its suppliers in select emerging markets with a new financing program in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. The program is expected to incentivize improvemen... View More

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Jackson Family Wines Unveils New Report, Goals Aimed at Advancing Field of Sustainable Wine
Jackson Family Wines Unveils New Report, Goals Aimed at Advancing Field of Sustainable Wine
Published on September 7, 2016
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Today, Sonoma County winemaker Jackson Family Wines (JFW) unveiled its first sustainability report, supported by a list of comprehensive 5-year goals. The family-owned wine company, known for its portfolio of over 30 premium wineries, including house... View More

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#BusinessCase: Business Leaders Back Updated California Climate Law
#BusinessCase: Business Leaders Back Updated California Climate Law
Published on August 26, 2016
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The California State Assembly last week approved sweeping legislation that extends the state’s targets for reducing greenhouse gases from 2020 to 2030. Under SB 32, California would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below 1990 level... View More

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The Benefits of Integrating, Communicating Your Purpose Are Undeniable – Here's Why
The Benefits of Integrating, Communicating Your Purpose Are Undeniable – Here's Why
Published on August 26, 2016
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At the core of the most successful and attractive companies is a singular, authentic purpose that defines how it creates value. Purpose directs business decisions that determine the way value is created and guides how the company engages its stakehol... View More

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5 Ways to Transform Your Organization Into a Purposeful Living System
5 Ways to Transform Your Organization Into a Purposeful Living System
Published on August 26, 2016
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We are in the midst of a metamorphic period of change unlike anything the world has seen since the Late Middle Ages. With “meta” (meaning “form”) and “morph” (meaning “change”), the word suggests the transformative change in form of h... View More

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GSK, GE, Nestlé, Nike, Novozymes Among Companies ‘Changing the World’
GSK, GE, Nestlé, Nike, Novozymes Among Companies ‘Changing the World’
Published on August 22, 2016
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Fortune has published the second edition of its “Change the World” list of the top 50 companies that are delivering positive social impact. Once again developed in partnership with Mark Kramer and Michael Porter’s non-profit social impact consu... View More

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Unilever Hopes to No Longer Be 'Unique in its Audacious Ambition' to Drive Purpose
Unilever Hopes to No Longer Be 'Unique in its Audacious Ambition' to Drive Purpose
Published on August 22, 2016
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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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Moving Beyond Job Creation: Defining and Measuring the Creation of Quality Jobs
Moving Beyond Job Creation: Defining and Measuring the Creation of Quality Jobs
Published on August 19, 2016
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In most parts of the country, we don’t have an unemployment problem anymore. Our problem is a lack of good job opportunities for most Americans. While millions of jobs have been created since the Great Recession, the fastest job growth has occurred... View More

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