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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Dannon, Chobani Bucking Business as Usual to Empower Farmers, Employees
Dannon, Chobani Bucking Business as Usual to Empower Farmers, Employees
Published on April 27, 2016
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Two of America’s most well-known yogurt brands are taking unconventional approaches create stronger ties with some of their stakeholders. Dannon is implementing a new supply system that allows the company to engage directly with its milk suppliers ... View More

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Saving the Playing Field: A Tale of Two Professional Sports and Sustainability
Saving the Playing Field: A Tale of Two Professional Sports and Sustainability
Published on April 22, 2016
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Sports and corporate sustainability are two fields not always thought of as playing on the same court. But the two have more in common than one might initially expect — both are about winning through fair competition and the display of excellence. ... View More

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Why Sustainability Should Be Embedded in HR
Why Sustainability Should Be Embedded in HR
Published on April 21, 2016
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There’s an urgent challenge for human resources leaders: Ensuring their organizations anticipate and prepare for the inevitable effects of sustainability mega-forces. As globalization, shifting demographics and competition for the world’s depleti... View More

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The Personal Triple Bottom Line: Insight, Impact, Income
The Personal Triple Bottom Line: Insight, Impact, Income
Published on April 16, 2016
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Two decades ago, John Elkington introduced the Triple Bottom Line (TBL), a disruptive corporate tool to measure a company’s success based on three Ps: People, Planet and Profit. TBL and its derivatives are widely used by companies around the world.... View More

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Kingfisher Integrates Sustainability Team Alongside Customer Insights, Communications
Kingfisher Integrates Sustainability Team Alongside Customer Insights, Communications
Published on April 15, 2016
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Home improvement company Kingfisher, which owns retail chains B&Q, Castorama, Brico Depot, Screwfix and Koçtaş, is undergoing major changes within its sustainability team, reports edie. Rather than reporting to a sustainability director, Kingfi... View More

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New UN Campaign Enlists Women in Boardrooms to Speak Up About Climate Issues
New UN Campaign Enlists Women in Boardrooms to Speak Up About Climate Issues
Published on April 13, 2016
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A new UN-backed initiative is enlisting the help of female execs across the world to bring climate change concerns into boardrooms. ... View More

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Ford Designing New Campus to Drive Innovation and Collaboration, Invest in Employees
Ford Designing New Campus to Drive Innovation and Collaboration, Invest in Employees
Published on April 11, 2016
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Ford Motor Company today announced plans to transform its Dearborn facilities into a modern, sustainable, high-tech campus to foster innovation and help drive the company’s transition beyond mere automaker to a mobility company. The 10-year transfo... View More

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Embracing the Purpose Paradox: The Key to Transcendental Leadership
Embracing the Purpose Paradox: The Key to Transcendental Leadership
Published on April 10, 2016
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In the summer of 2012, I came upon a discovery so mind-blowing that it has taken me nearly four years to get my feet back on solid ground. After two decades of research to find the connection between human nature and Mother Nature, a simple E=mc2-typ... View More

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From Sustainable Technology to Sustainable Evolution
From Sustainable Technology to Sustainable Evolution
Published on April 1, 2016
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In my previous article I examined the challenge of developing our authentic purpose. In this article I would like to explain a little about how we can approach authentic purpose with a view to helping businesses and organisations make the leap from d... View More

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The Power of ‘And’: 10 Guidelines for Powerful Purpose Strategy and Programming
The Power of ‘And’: 10 Guidelines for Powerful Purpose Strategy and Programming
Published on March 31, 2016
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A few months back, I led a panel at the annual Points of Light conference in Houston, TX, where we discussed some very important topics along with one very small word: “and.” As in, how to bring credibility and sustainability to a company’s pur... View More

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The Bold Approach of Transformational Companies
The Bold Approach of Transformational Companies
Published on March 18, 2016
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Companies such as Vancity and IKEA have shown that businesses can be both purposeful and profitable. Now's the time to engage. ... View More

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Sustainability Reporting 101: Eight Steps to Driving Business Growth
Sustainability Reporting 101: Eight Steps to Driving Business Growth
Published on March 18, 2016
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When it comes to sustainability reporting, companies may feel like they’re in an increasingly uncomfortable public-private vice. On one side, consumers and shareholders are pressuring organizations to be better corporate citizens and increase trans... View More

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6 Secrets of Staggering Genius
6 Secrets of Staggering Genius
Published on March 17, 2016
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In the summer of 2012, after two decades of research to find the missing link between human nature and Mother Nature, the “Voice Code” emerged. This disruptive equation reconciles more than a century of social research and shows the scientific ba... View More

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Enrich Not Exploit: The Business Case for Bold Commitments
Enrich Not Exploit: The Business Case for Bold Commitments
Published on March 16, 2016
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On significant birthdays, it is traditional across much of the world to receive gifts, but somewhat characteristically, one of the world’s most altruistic brands is bucking that trend. Last month, on the eve of its 40th anniversary, The Body Shop l... View More

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Do We Still Need a CFO …?
Do We Still Need a CFO …?
Published on March 14, 2016
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…or should the role be replaced by a ‘Chief Value Officer,’ as suggested by Marga Hoek in her new book, New Economy Business? A CVO role would focus on broader value creation and is responsible for integrated reporting and integrated thinking w... View More

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The Modern Slavery Act: Why Inaction May Be Commercial Suicide
The Modern Slavery Act: Why Inaction May Be Commercial Suicide
Published on March 11, 2016
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‘Forced labour affects roughly 21 million people around the globe, of whom 68% are exploited for private economic gain.’ These chastening figures, produced by the International Labour Organisation, are spurring governments around the world to bri... View More

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UN Calling on Local Business Leaders, Changemakers to ‘Pioneer’ Action on SDGs
UN Calling on Local Business Leaders, Changemakers to ‘Pioneer’ Action on SDGs
Published on March 9, 2016
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To spur action and inspire businesses to help advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs, or global goals), the United Nations (UN) Global Compact announced a multi-year Local Network SDG Action Plan last month. ... View More

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The Leo Effect: In a Post-CSR World, Can Purpose Really Co-Exist with Profit?
The Leo Effect: In a Post-CSR World, Can Purpose Really Co-Exist with Profit?
Published on March 4, 2016
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When Leonardo DiCaprio channeled his long-awaited Oscars acceptance speech last weekend into an urgent call to climate action, it represented something of a defining moment. In just 60 seconds, he effortlessly pushed the emerging concept of ‘societ... View More

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Canada Accepting Public Comments on Draft Sustainable Development Strategy
Canada Accepting Public Comments on Draft Sustainable Development Strategy
Published on March 3, 2016
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Last week, the Government of Canada released the 2015 Progress Report and 2016-2019 draft of the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS). ... View More

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The Climate Movement Needs More Corporate Lobbyists
The Climate Movement Needs More Corporate Lobbyists
Published on February 26, 2016
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Across corporate America, there is broad support for action on climate change. Leading businesses and executives vocally supported President Obama on the Paris Agreement. Many companies have committed themselves to getting onto a sustainable path, an... View More

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