Transformational companies move beyond incremental impacts to create long-term value for business and for society
Far-sighted leaders envision and catalyze a future in which their company is harnessing all of its assets, resources, people, capital, influence, relationships and scale to accelerate positive business and social growth. They do this not as an add-on incremental strategy, but through their core services and products. These trailblazing companies are redefining the standard in sustainability leadership.
Social Buying: Choosing the right cleaner and caterer can help you unlock your company’s innovative potential
My last post explored how living wage employers benefit from higher productivity levels, lower hiring costs, better brand recognition and increased customer satisfaction. In this article, I focus on the importance of Social Buying.
Energy Efficiency: A boardroom and business imperative
Growing trends highlight the importance of businesses investing in energy efficiency measures to address organizational risks and opportunities. Read on to learn about forces such as rising electricity prices, climate change impacts and changing regulator, investor and customer expectations, and how they can affect your organization.
Living Wage: Key to maximizing morale and driving financial value
In my previous post we saw how transformational companies are hiring people with employment barriers to demonstrate their values, increase productivity and connect more closely with the customers who buy their products. This time I focus on the importance of the Living Wage, the second of four core corporate strategies that I explore in detail in my Social Value Business Guide.