Recognizing Leaders: Mark Watson, John Swire & Sons

Mark Watson is Head of Sustainable Development at John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd., having previously been Head of Environmental Affairs at Cathay Pacific Airways Limited since 2008 where he led the company’s efforts on securing a global climate deal on aviation emissions at the UN ICAO. Mark has worked in the sustainable development arena for over 20 years in a range of sectors and countries including private sector advisory, corporate and government roles in PR China, Africa, the Caribbean … “Recognizing Leaders: Mark Watson, John Swire & Sons”

Upcoming Webinar: The State of Sustainable Business 2017 – Results from the BSR/GlobeScan Survey

Join us for a webinar, ahead of publication of the report and held at two times to accommodate our global audiences, on the results of our annual BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Survey. Since 2008, BSR has partnered with GlobeScan to survey the BSR membership on the ‘State of Sustainable Business,’ an annual study that looks at trends, successes, and challenges facing sustainability practitioners today. This year, it is more important than ever to learn how BSR members are driving sustainable business in today’s dynamic climate. Participants … “Upcoming Webinar: The State of Sustainable Business 2017 – Results from the BSR/GlobeScan Survey”

Upcoming Webinar: The 2017 Sustainability Leaders Survey

GlobeScan and SustainAbility are delighted to invite you to a webinar on June 28 at 11am New York / 4pm London to discuss the results of the 2017 Sustainability Leaders Survey. The Sustainability Leaders Survey, presented in partnership with Sustainable Brands, is the largest and longest-running survey of its kind and has tracked expert opinions on sustainable development leadership for 20 years. Join us for a lively and insightful discussion with 5 exceptional thought leaders who will share insights, discuss … “Upcoming Webinar: The 2017 Sustainability Leaders Survey”

Recognizing Leaders: Denise Hills, Itaú Unibanco

Leia esta entrevista em português Since 2010, Denise Hills has led Sustainability and Inclusive Business at Itaú Unibanco, the largest private bank in Brazil, operating in 20 countries. Denise uses networking as one of her strategies – she is the Vice President of the Brazilian Global Compact Network, a member of the Executive Committee of the United Nations Environment Program’s Financial Initiative (UNEP-FI), both linked to the UN; Denise is also a member of the Sustainability Committee of FEBRABAN (Brazilian … “Recognizing Leaders: Denise Hills, Itaú Unibanco”

Upcoming Webinar: Evaluating SDG Progress: Highlights from a GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey

GlobeScan and SustainAbility are delighted to invite you to a webinar to discuss the results of our assessment of experts’ views on progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We asked over 500 experienced corporate sustainability professionals in 74 countries to evaluate the progress that has been made on each SDG, to rank their relative urgency and also to share insights into the priorities within their own organizations. Corporate experts were also asked how their own companies are responding to the … “Upcoming Webinar: Evaluating SDG Progress: Highlights from a GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey”

Business Leadership in the White House: An Unscientific Assessment

During the US Presidential campaign, the then-candidate Donald Trump consistently touted his business credentials as an asset for how he would be successful as the nation’s Chief Executive. We have now experienced the Trump administration for over 60 days, and it is interesting to assess the manner in which he is governing compared to what we know to be the tenets of successful corporate leadership. Leaving aside any perceptions about the policy ideas expressed by the administration, it is curious … “Business Leadership in the White House: An Unscientific Assessment”

New Survey of Experts Finds Slow Start Towards Sustainable Development Goals

16 March 2017 – Sustainability practitioners see little progress made to date towards each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs or Global Goals) – as well as poor progress on sustainable development overall, according to the findings of the just-released report Evaluating Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals by GlobeScan and SustainAbility. While sustainability experts agree that society’s progress on all of the SDGs has been meagre, the specific goals of Reduced Inequalities, Life Below Water, Life on Land, … “New Survey of Experts Finds Slow Start Towards Sustainable Development Goals”

Recognizing Leaders: Barbara Kimmel, Trust Across America

Barbara Brooks Kimmel is the CEO and Cofounder of Trust Across America-Trust Around the World whose mission is to help organizations build trust. Barbara also runs the world’s largest global Trust Alliance, is the editor of the award winning TRUST INC. book series and a Managing Member at FACTS® Asset Management, a NJ registered investment advisor. In 2012 was named one of “25 Women who are Changing the World” by Good Business International. GlobeScan co-CEO Chris Coulter recently interviewed Barbara to discuss the value of trust and … “Recognizing Leaders: Barbara Kimmel, Trust Across America”

Understanding Trust as a Driver of Business Excellence: GlobeScan co-CEO Chris Coulter’s Plenary from GreenBiz 17

At the GreenBiz 17 conference held in Phoenix, Arizona on Feb 14-16, 2017, GlobeScan co-CEO Chris Coulter shared some new data from the 20th annual GlobeScan Radar program, the global public opinion study tracking societal views and expectations of business by consumers across over 20 countries. This annual survey measures and understands citizens’ expectations, attitudes and perceptions of business and its role in society. In the full video of Chris’ plenary below, where he also drew on findings from the GlobeScan/SustainAbility Survey, hear how … “Understanding Trust as a Driver of Business Excellence: GlobeScan co-CEO Chris Coulter’s Plenary from GreenBiz 17”

Recognizing Leaders: Noel Morrin, Stora Enso

Noel joined Stora Enso in 2015, and is Executive Vice President for Sustainability. Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper on global markets. Noel’s previous positions include Senior Vice President Sustainability & Green Support at Skanska AB in Sweden, Group Environmental Director for RMC, the world’s largest producer of ready mixed concrete, as well as senior roles at Imperial Chemical Industries, the UK National Environmental Technology Centre and NGO Business in … “Recognizing Leaders: Noel Morrin, Stora Enso”