Andrea Barrack is Global Head, Sustainability and Corporate Citizenship at TD Bank Group. GlobeScan CEO Chris Coulter spoke with Andrea about the state of relations between business and society and how TD Bank Group will be managing this through The Ready Commitment. How do you see the state of relations between business and society? Given my role, I am thinking about this question constantly and listening to stakeholders in order to better understand their expectations. There is definitely an increased expectation from the broader … “Recognizing Leaders: Andrea Barrack, TD Bank Group”
Leia esta entrevista em português GlobeScan’s Brazil team is composed of Director Álvaro Almeida and Project Manager Gabriela Rozman. You can learn more about GlobeScan in Brazil in the following interview. Tell me about GlobeScan in Brazil and also your role within it. Alvaro: GlobeScan has a long-term relationship with Brazil, having researched local stakeholders for many years. Since 2017, I have been representing GlobeScan in Brazil, aiming to develop a more robust GlobeScan presence through our activity in the … “Spotlight on GlobeScan in Brazil”
BlackRock is the world’s largest asset management company, overseeing $6.3 trillion worth of investments. Since 2012, Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, has sent out an annual letter to CEOs of the companies that BlackRock invests in on behalf of its clients. In early 2018, the sixth of these letters was published, titled A Sense of Purpose. This letter generated significantly more reaction than those before it, liked over 8,000 times on LinkedIn and the subject of countless news … “From Good Governance to Purpose & Profit: Analysis of Larry Fink’s Annual Letter to CEOs”
Expectations for corporate transparency are evolving in the context of rapidly changing technology and consumer expectations. Exploring the changing dynamics of corporate transparency, SC Johnson and GlobeScan partnered to engage more than thirty global thought leaders to get their perspectives on the future of corporate transparency and why it matters. The thought leaders were chosen because of their contributions and influence in the area of transparency, representing a wide variety of backgrounds in the corporate, NGO, academic, media and government sectors from different parts … “Seven Insights on the Future of Transparency”
Society’s standards for corporate transparency are rapidly evolving. No small part of this is because of disruptions in technology and stakeholder expectations: the exponential pace of technological development and diffusion is recasting the way we communicate and receive information. Increasingly empowered stakeholders of all types are demanding different behaviors and performance from business. But more is at play. Expectations for transparency are intensifying at the same time as the intangible value of brands and their reputations grow ever larger but … “Building Trust: Why Transparency Must Be Part of the Equation | Report”
14th January 2019 – GlobeScan is pleased to announce the appointment of Gail Klintworth as the new Chair of the Board. Gail will be following the Chairmanship of Doug Miller, who retired on December 31, 2018. “It is with great pleasure that I welcome Gail Klintworth as the new Chair of our Board,” said Chris Coulter, GlobeScan CEO. “As we enter a new era of leadership at GlobeScan, we are honoured to have Gail guide our strategic direction and help … “GlobeScan Announces the Appointment of Gail Klintworth as Chair of the Board”
About the Survey GlobeScan and Business Call to Action (BCtA) partnered to launch the 2018 State of Inclusive Business Survey to help advance core business activities that are inclusive of low-income populations and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This report provides practical insights for companies on inclusive business, and identifies drivers of inclusive business motives and likelihood to commit. Stakeholders who took part in this study are all from BCtA’s own database of members and contacts, … “The 2018 State of Inclusive Business Survey: Insights from Stakeholders | Report”
On December 13, 2018, GlobeScan and Business Call to Action (BCtA) hosted a webinar to discuss the results of the 2018 State of Inclusive Business Survey. This dynamic and insightful conversation featured Stuart L. Hart – one of the world’s top authorities in inclusive business – who shared his reflections on the survey findings and answered your questions on the current and future state of inclusive business. The full panel included: Stuart Hart, Professor, University of Vermont’s Grossman School of Business … “Webinar Recap: The 2018 State of Inclusive Business Survey”
Recruiting, Retaining Employees is Top Driver of Corporate Advocacy WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 – Eight out of 10 corporate leaders believe companies now have an obligation to speak out on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, according to new research on brand advocacy conducted by GlobeScan and 3BL Media. The tightening labor market, specifically competitive pressure for companies to recruit and retain talent, is a key driver of the Brands Taking Stands movement, followed by efforts to protect and enhance corporate … “Brands Taking Stands: a Movement, Not a Moment”
GlobeScan and Business Call to Action (BCtA) are delighted to invite you to a webinar on December 13 at 10am New York / 4pm Paris to discuss the results of the 2018 State of Inclusive Business Survey. Join us for a dynamic and insightful conversation with Stuart L. Hart – one of the world’s top authorities in inclusive business – who will share his reflections on the survey findings and answer your questions on the current and future state of inclusive … “Upcoming Webinar: The 2018 State of Inclusive Business Survey”