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Helping Empower Boards to Unlock the Value of Corporate Sustainability

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Board members can play a pivotal role in helping companies unlock the value of corporate sustainability.

Open a newspaper or tune into a radio show, and it’s a good bet you’ll run into a story about growing mistrust of companies and their leaders.

The sense that some of our current incentive systems seem to be driving risky and in some cases immoral behavior has catalyzed a public call for transparency, accountability, better governance and stewardship of our common resources. One major change people seek is commitment to sustainable business principles and subsequent global action.

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A vision to make the world a better place – thanks TOMS!

blake_mycoskieYou may be familiar with the story of Blake Mycoskie, founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS, one of the fastest growing shoe companies in the world. The Texas-born entrepreneur who came within minutes of winning the Amazing Race in season two found his calling on a vacation to Argentina in 2006.

Mycoskie wasn’t looking to start a shoe company, but was struck by the number of poor children who went shoeless. He felt compelled to help. Rather than follow the conventional model of starting a charitable organization to raise money to provide shoes to children in need he decided to create a stylish shoe based on the Argentinianalpargata, adapt it for a North American audience and pledge that for every shoe sold he would give a pair to a child in need.

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How can HR have a greater impact in creating and driving a sustainable culture?

Susan_CamberisHaving spent over a decade in Human Resources, with a growing interest in sustainability, the questions I have increasingly found myself asking these questions:

  • What is HR’s role in sustainability?
  • How can HR have a greater impact in creating and driving a sustainable culture?
  • How can the HR function better equip itself to lead change in this important area?

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WBCSD’s Urban Infrastructure Initiative: Strategic Collaboration Between Cities and Business

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New models developed to help urban planners engage business on sustainability.

Addressing the complex problems of the 21st century requires a new solutions toolbox. Innovation will be absolutely essential and business will lead the way – not just in technology, but also in building new models of collaboration that harness leadership and collective problem-solving to drive effective action.

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11 Ways to Build WIN-WIN Corporate-NGO Partnerships

Alice_KorngoldCompanies that are successful in finding solutions to global problems work in partnership with each other and with NGOs. Through the right partnerships, companies can leverage valuable access and expertise to achieve their business objectives—including building regional capacity, enhancing community relationships, and gaining knowledge of markets where the company seeks to expand its presence.

By understanding and helping improve communities, multinational corporations are best positioned to invest in facilities, infrastructure and workforces, and create and sell products and services that people want.

So how do you ensure the partnerships you invest in are worthy of your time and resources, and focus on impact? Here are a few best practices:

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