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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At Red Lion, Sustainability Requires an 'Every Employee, Every Day' Approach
At Red Lion, Sustainability Requires an 'Every Employee, Every Day' Approach
Published on March 15, 2014
About a 6 minute read

Because sustainability impacts occur in the hands of decision makers and front-line employees across an organization, a successful approach to sustainability requires that managing or acting sustainably be a job function for every employee, every day... View More

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M&S Earns Triple Carbon Trust Certifications for Energy, Water and Waste
M&S Earns Triple Carbon Trust Certifications for Energy, Water and Waste
Published on March 10, 2014
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Marks & Spencer has become the first retailer to receive the triple award of certification for achievements in carbon, water and waste reduction from the Carbon Trust. The Carbon Trust Standards are independent certifications recognising organisa... View More

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From Hedgehogs to Whole Systems: An Evolution in Business Principles
From Hedgehogs to Whole Systems: An Evolution in Business Principles
Published on March 7, 2014
About a 4 minute read

The story of the hedgehog and the fox, originally conceived in ancient Greece and popularized in the 1950s by philosopher Isaiah Berlin, figures prominently in the business canon as a parable of depth vs. breadth. The most popular version of the tale... View More

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The 'CVS Effect' in Effect: Apple, Disney and Chipotle Step Up
The 'CVS Effect' in Effect: Apple, Disney and Chipotle Step Up
Published on March 7, 2014
About a 4 minute read

Five major brands have just made news for decisions that buck the bottom-line mantra. Could this be momentum for the "CVS Effect"? Take a look and see if you agree. And note too how brands are joining with allies on these issues, while one ... View More

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IBM, Kohl's, Sprint Honored by EPA for Climate Leadership
IBM, Kohl's, Sprint Honored by EPA for Climate Leadership
Published on February 27, 2014
About a 3 minute read

IBM, Sprint, Boeing and several other brands were among this year’s winners of the EPA's Climate Leadership Awards. Nineteen awards were given to 15 organizations and two individuals in the public and private sectors for their leadership in address... View More

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Study: Most Americans Prefer Female Leadership Styles
Study: Most Americans Prefer Female Leadership Styles
Published on February 27, 2014
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A majority of American workers prefer executives that utilize newer, more collaborative leadership styles, and 7 out of 10 associate these leadership styles with women, according to a new study by Pershing LLC.Conversely, some 77 percent of responden... View More

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Apple, SolarCity, San Diego Int'l Airport Sign Climate Declaration
Apple, SolarCity, San Diego Int'l Airport Sign Climate Declaration
Published on February 26, 2014
About a 3 minute read

Apple, SolarCity, San Diego International Airport, Sungevity and Sapphire Energy have joined with more than 120 California-based companies in signing the Climate Declaration, a business leader call to action that urges federal and state policymakers ... View More

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The Secret of Game-Changing Leadership? Collaborative Reality Creation
The Secret of Game-Changing Leadership? Collaborative Reality Creation
Published on February 25, 2014
About a 5 minute read

Why do some entrepreneurs manage to defy social gravity and thrive, while most go down in flames? How is it possible to attract a truly passionate following through social media? Why is the marketing mindset that worked in years past falling flat tod... View More

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Introducing Sustainability Pay: Compensation for Holistic Corporate Performance
Introducing Sustainability Pay: Compensation for Holistic Corporate Performance
Published on February 24, 2014
About a 4 minute read

Given the board compensation ritual of setting performance targets that meet or beat peer results and relentless investor pressure, we can expect sustainable pay to become more prevalent and formalized in future. ... View More

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Write Your Brand's Obituary
Write Your Brand's Obituary
Published on February 18, 2014
About a 4 minute read

What would happen if your company ceased to exist? Would journalists write headlines heralding your past achievements, or would their stories simply add you to a list of bygones? Would analysts express disappointment or would they point to indicators... View More

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Leaders Now Seeing Climate Change as Risk That Can Be Managed, Not Uncertainty That Can’t
Leaders Now Seeing Climate Change as Risk That Can Be Managed, Not Uncertainty That Can’t
Published on February 14, 2014
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Last month, a front-page New York Times story reported that global business leaders Coca-Cola, Nike, and others are factoring in climate change risks as threats to the bottom line. This news followed CDP’s December reveal that 29 major companies us... View More

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Savitz: How HR Is Helping Top Brands Embed Sustainability Throughout Life of Workforce
Savitz: How HR Is Helping Top Brands Embed Sustainability Throughout Life of Workforce
Published on February 13, 2014
About a 3 minute read

In part one of our review of Andrew Savitz’s book Talent, Transformation, and the Triple Bottom Line, we explored why human resource managers should be involved in a brand’s sustainability initiatives. Now, we’ll look at how companies can lever... View More

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Attention, Advertisers: Are You Sure You Want to Place Your Ad There?
Attention, Advertisers: Are You Sure You Want to Place Your Ad There?
Published on February 12, 2014
About a 5 minute read

Finding the right media partners for your advertising dollars is a critical part of any brand’s market success. It’s a competitive landscape with new and traditional advertising mediums vying for consumer attention as well as your coveted marketi... View More

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Talent, Transformation and the Triple Bottom Line: Andrew Savitz on the Sustainability-HR Nexus
Talent, Transformation and the Triple Bottom Line: Andrew Savitz on the Sustainability-HR Nexus
Published on February 10, 2014
About a 4 minute read

Once considered strange bedfellows, sustainability and human resource management are being increasingly recognized as an ideal match. Andrew Savitz’s book Talent, Transformation, and the Triple Bottom Line: How Companies Can Leverage Human Resource... View More

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Brand Leaders Join SB Collaboratory to Address Employee Engagement
Brand Leaders Join SB Collaboratory to Address Employee Engagement
Published on February 7, 2014
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Less than a year ago at Sustainable Brands ‘13, leading brand innovators from around the world came together in San Diego for the seventh year to address some of their biggest sustainability challenges. These innovators realize that no brand is an ... View More

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How O2's Think Big Program Has Delivered £3.8 Million in Business Benefits
How O2's Think Big Program Has Delivered £3.8 Million in Business Benefits
Published on February 4, 2014
About a 4 minute read

Last year, I posted a blog on 2degrees about the Think Big program, and how we have helped people from across our business (Telefonica UK, O2 and partners) to get involved with Think Big, directly delivering sustainability benefits. ... View More

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Don't Let Regulation Make Your Business a Rube Goldberg Machine
Don't Let Regulation Make Your Business a Rube Goldberg Machine
Published on January 24, 2014
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I love Rube Goldberg Machines — those inefficient systems, full of convoluted twists and turns that use chain reactions to complete simple tasks.In one of my favorite examples, a tipped milk bottle releases a sword, which cuts a rope that drops a g... View More

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Blake Mycoskie Joins The B Team
Blake Mycoskie Joins The B Team
Published on January 21, 2014
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The B Team announced today that Blake Mycoskie — entrepreneur, author, and founder/CEO of TOMS Shoes — is the latest recruit to join its ranks. Mycoskie becomes the youngest member of The B Team and will lend his unique, entrepreneurial perspecti... View More

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How Will Campbell Soup Achieve 100% Employee Engagement in Sustainability?
How Will Campbell Soup Achieve 100% Employee Engagement in Sustainability?
Published on January 21, 2014
About a 7 minute read

Last year, Campbell Soup was ranked by media and investment research company Corporate Knights as one of the world’s most sustainable companies, with key initiatives that reduced water consumption by 13 billion liters, cut 280,000 tonnes of greenho... View More

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Nearly 100% of Companies Now Have Corporate Citizenship Budgets
Nearly 100% of Companies Now Have Corporate Citizenship Budgets
Published on January 19, 2014
About a 2 minute read

Almost 100 percent of companies have a corporate citizenship budget today, up from just 81 percent in 2010, according to a new report from the Carroll School of Management Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College.The Profile of the Practice... View More

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