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Advocating a Shift to Sustainable Capitalism

In the face of climate change, water scarcity, poverty, and other challenges, it’s time for a shift to sustainable capitalism, according to a white paper published last month by Generation Investment Management, a firm cofounded by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. The authors of the paper suggest that the new paradigm maximize long-term value creation by reforming markets to address real needs and consider all costs. They recommend five key actions for businesses to spur adoption and accelerate this framework: * Identify and incorporate risks from stranded assets. * Mandate integrated reporting. * Move away from issuing quarterly earnings guidance. * Align compensation with long-term sustainability performance. * Encourage long-term investing with loyalty-driven securities. The paper also identified additional areas that merit ongoing attention, including reinforcing sustainability as a fiduciary issue, creating advisory services for sustainable asset management, and integrating sustainability into business education at all levels. Read more →

Posted: March 6, 2012 | Topics: Governance & Accountability, Investor Perspective, Reporting & Communications, Strategy & Integration

Using CSR to Grow Locally, Mind the Talent Gap

At a time when global economies are sputtering, sustainability is a key issue for global business leaders, according to the 15th Annual Global CEO Survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers. Read more →

Posted: February 28, 2012 | Topics: Community Engagement & Development, Strategy & Integration

Sustainability Leadership in Manufacturing

Raj Sapru, Former Director, Advisory Services

Despite persistent volatility in the markets, the manufacturing sector is cautiously optimistic about growth. Sustaining this growth will require that sector become a lot more adept at anticipating the future. Read more →

Posted: February 28, 2012 | Topics: Climate Change, Energy, Stakeholder Relations, Strategy & Integration, Transportation

Using Water-Risk Information for Greater Impact

Ryan Flaherty, Manager, Advisory Services

Business continuity depends on access to clean water, a resource that is in higher demand as scarcity increases, quality declines, and distribution remains unequal around the world. As more companies recognize their dependence on clean water, they are turning to different tools to assess risks and provide context for their direct operations and supply chains. Read more →

Posted: February 7, 2012 | Topics: Community Engagement & Development, Ecosystem Services, Environment, Food, Beverage & Agriculture, Human Rights, Land Use & Biodiversity, Strategy & Integration, Water

WEF Report Reveals Top Global Risks

Elissa Goldenberg, Associate, Advisory Services

Based on a survey of 469 experts from industry, government, academia, and civil society, the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) new “Global Risks 2012” report examines 50 global risks across five categories: economic, environmental, geopolitical, societal, and technological. Read more →

Posted: January 31, 2012 | Topics: Environment, Governance & Accountability, Strategy & Integration, Water

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