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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Study: Current and Future Business Leaders Agree on Most Sustainability Challenges
Study: Current and Future Business Leaders Agree on Most Sustainability Challenges
Published on November 6, 2014
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Current and future leaders believe the most significant leadership challenge facing business today is the integration of sustainability into core business operations, according to a new study by BSR, GlobeScan and Net Impact. ... View More

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Innovating for Sustainability - A Game of Two Halves?
Innovating for Sustainability - A Game of Two Halves?
Published on November 6, 2014
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Julian Borra of the Thin Air Factory and Thomas Kolster, author of Goodvertising, provided another immensely entertaining and engaging presentation from SB ’14 London’s main stage in Tuesday’s afternoon brief session. Every footballing cliché ... View More

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#SB14London: Barry Digs Deep Into Challenges, Lessons Learned as M&S Embarks on Next Phase of 'Plan A'
#SB14London: Barry Digs Deep Into Challenges, Lessons Learned as M&S Embarks on Next Phase of 'Plan A'
Published on November 5, 2014
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As Marks & Spencer’s Plan A programme moves into a new phase — that of engagement — the company’s director of sustainable business, Mike Barry took to the stage Tuesday evening at SB ’14 London to offer his insights into how companies c... View More

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#SB14London: How Holonomic Thinking Can Help Us Upgrade Our Leadership Skills for the New Economy
#SB14London: How Holonomic Thinking Can Help Us Upgrade Our Leadership Skills for the New Economy
Published on November 4, 2014
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On the way into this workshop, I overheard a remark that this was a novel session, and involved working with clay … this turned out to be absolutely true, but more on that later.Simon Robinson and Maria Moraes Robinson are the co-authors of Holonom... View More

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The Business-Policy Nexus: Why the Time for Leadership Is Now
The Business-Policy Nexus: Why the Time for Leadership Is Now
Published on November 3, 2014
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As we approach the 25-year anniversary of EDF’s work with the corporate sector, it’s an opportune time to reflect on our successes and plan for the work ahead.Over the years we have worked with McDonald's, Walmart, FedEx, KKR and many others to i... View More

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UCLA Creates $15 Million Self-Replenishing Sustainability Fund
UCLA Creates $15 Million Self-Replenishing Sustainability Fund
Published on October 30, 2014
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UCLA has announced the creation of a $15 million self-replenishing fund to support campus sustainability projects — the largest fund of its kind in the United States.The university says creating the UCLA Energy and Sustainability Revolving Fund is ... View More

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Report: Chief Sustainability Officers Expanding from Tactical Executors to Strategic Lynchpins
Report: Chief Sustainability Officers Expanding from Tactical Executors to Strategic Lynchpins
Published on October 27, 2014
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Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) have expanded their responsibilities from internal program managers to strategic lynchpins who guide corporate strategy, identify product innovation opportunities, and orchestrate sustainability initiatives both i... View More

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Engaging Stakeholders in Sustainability: 3 Lessons from UPS
Engaging Stakeholders in Sustainability: 3 Lessons from UPS
Published on October 24, 2014
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UPS, the world’s largest package delivery company, boasts some of the highest sustainability scores, credentials and rankings brands can earn, including reducing its total GHG emissions while increasing its shipping volume in 2013. How has the comp... View More

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Beware of Knotworks – Networks with Ego
Beware of Knotworks – Networks with Ego
Published on October 24, 2014
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I do not know who the artist is who drew this cartoon (above), so I cannot acknowledge them, but it seems to be quite famous and has been doing the rounds for some time now. I added the ego – eco element myself, and ego is something I would really ... View More

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Carbon Trust, Singapore Collaborating to Improve Energy Efficiency of SMEs
Carbon Trust, Singapore Collaborating to Improve Energy Efficiency of SMEs
Published on October 23, 2014
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The Carbon Trust and the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) today announced that they will be working together to help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore to improve their energy efficiency. The announcement of the... View More

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Setting Yourself Up for Failure? The Challenges of Environmental Target-Setting
Setting Yourself Up for Failure? The Challenges of Environmental Target-Setting
Published on October 20, 2014
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Companies often set targets for memorable milestones and landmark years, such as 2015 or 2020, as this makes it easier to communicate and refer to them — there are 17 companies in the FTSE 100 that will be held to account in 2015 for meeting the ta... View More

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CDP: Microsoft, SAP, Unilever Among 'A List' Companies Doing the Most to Combat Climate Change
CDP: Microsoft, SAP, Unilever Among 'A List' Companies Doing the Most to Combat Climate Change
Published on October 17, 2014
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This week, CDP revealed its list of 187 companies illustrating that a low-carbon future does not mean low profit.The 2014 Climate Performance Leadership Index (CPLI), which highlights companies taking action to mitigate climate change, outperforms Th... View More

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The Home Depot Named EPA 2014 WaterSense Partner of the Year
The Home Depot Named EPA 2014 WaterSense Partner of the Year
Published on October 10, 2014
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named The Home Depot a 2014 WaterSense Partner of the Year for its commitment to water efficiency and efforts to educate Americans about WaterSense products throughout its stores and online.Through t... View More

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Study: Most European CEOs Believe Successful Business Combines Profit and Purpose
Study: Most European CEOs Believe Successful Business Combines Profit and Purpose
Published on October 9, 2014
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Nearly nine in ten (86%) current CEOs and future business leaders believe businesses should have a social purpose, but just a fifth of the younger generation agrees they are doing so, according to a new study by Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) in partner... View More

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On Creativity, Ego and Transformational Leadership
On Creativity, Ego and Transformational Leadership
Published on October 3, 2014
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I’ve been having some great conversations recently on the theme of transformational leadership with some very amazing people, and these conversations have triggered a few thoughts I would like to share.I’d like to start by turning if I may to thi... View More

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Caesars Helping 'Grown-Ups to Play Responsibly' by Playing Responsibly, Itself
Caesars Helping 'Grown-Ups to Play Responsibly' by Playing Responsibly, Itself
Published on October 1, 2014
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Caesars Entertainment’s fifth annual Corporate Citizenship Report, "Serious Play," highlights the gaming resort chain’s progress in areas including Responsible Gaming, Employee Development, Environmental Stewardship and Community Invest... View More

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3 Things the NFL Should Do to Regain Women's Trust and Rehab Its Brand
3 Things the NFL Should Do to Regain Women's Trust and Rehab Its Brand
Published on October 1, 2014
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For the NFL to rebuild trust with women in the wake of the ongoing domestic violence debacle, and repair its bruised brand image, Commissioner Roger Goodell will need to do more than apologize, beef up education programs and promise to do better. To ... View More

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H&M, Unilever Commit to Climate Change Disclosure as Matter of Fiduciary Duty
H&M, Unilever Commit to Climate Change Disclosure as Matter of Fiduciary Duty
Published on September 30, 2014
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H&M, Unilever, Nestlé and several other leading companies and investors have committed to reporting climate change through the Climate Change Reporting Framework or other comparable frameworks as a matter of fiduciary duty, whether or not requir... View More

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Why It's Time to Reframe the Role of Sustainability Leaders
Why It's Time to Reframe the Role of Sustainability Leaders
Published on September 24, 2014
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My first big CSR/sustainability event was the 2010 Net Impact Conference - I had been invited there to speak on a panel on intrapreneurship, which gave me the opportunity to sit in on a number inspiring and insightful talks. One of the sessions I att... View More

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NYC Commits to Reduce Emissions 80% by 2050
NYC Commits to Reduce Emissions 80% by 2050
Published on September 24, 2014
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In the spirit of this week, which has seen global leaders convening in New York City for the UN Climate Summit and more than 400,000 citizens filling the City’s streets for the People’s Climate March, NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio has committed to red... View More

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