CECP Insights Blog
CECP's CEO Daryl Brewster, other CECP staff, members of CECP's Board of Directors, and other industry thought leaders provide timely insight into trends and developments on the role of business in society.
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ESG is About How Companies Can Create Long-Term, Sustainable Value
September 20, 2023
Companies that have a long-term sustainable value creation strategy thrive even in times of crisis. In fact, companies focused on the long term have demonstrated 47% higher average revenue and 36% higher earnings growth than their peers. Companies that focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are more likely to adopt sustainable practices, reducing their negative impact […]
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Daryl Brewster discusses the benefits and challenges of integrated long-term planning with former Vanguard CEO Bill McNabb. You were recently part of a CECP CEO Roundtable with Vincent Forlenza, chair of Moody’s and former chair and CEO of BD, about the process and value of developing and presenting an integrated long-term plan from the […]
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We recently finished another successful Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose© (CECP) Summit event this past May. Together with 200+ senior social impact and corporate responsibility professionals from the world’s leading global companies, we all joined in Boston for The Age of Agility: A Defining Moment for Business. The event focused on powerful insights on trends, […]
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Corporate Purpose Reigns Supreme
July 25, 2023
The recent Supreme Court decisions have captivated audiences and continue to drive conversations. We have heard comments across the political spectrum, read letters from the State Attorneys General, and spoken with corporate leaders. Fortune collected statements from companies that filed an amicus brief in support of affirmative action last summer. “GM remains committed to fostering […]
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No Time to Waste – Policy and Market Shifts Needed to Address the Impending Plastic Crisis
June 5, 2023
Last week my inbox was filled with a mix of encouraging, as well as alarming, headlines on the latest sustainability news. While 94% of companies plan to comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), greenwashing lawsuits are taking off. And despite heads of biodiversity being appointed, corporations are backing out of net-zero alliances. It […]
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The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) defines Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) as, “employee groups that come together either voluntarily, based on a common interest or background, or at the request of a company. Examples of common ERGs are those formed around race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, religion or belief, […]
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Together, We Can Combat the Global Water Crisis
April 25, 2023
Extreme weather events like heat waves and droughts are causing widespread climate upheaval across the world. This, combined with the lack of resources available to the most vulnerable communities, exacerbates water scarcity and access to clean water – most often for those who can least afford it. The global water crisis is a large-scale issue, […]
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This Earth Day Companies Can Commit to Reducing Consumption, or Risk Losing Its Resources
April 21, 2023
Imagine if we ran Earth like a company? We’d be going out of business! Especially after the annual Earth Overshoot Day, which measures how human consumption is outstripping the resources nature can regenerate. Since the 1970s, when the Global Footprint Network started keeping track of the data, humanity’s ecological footprint and Earth’s biocapacity have diverged […]
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There is a lot of noise in the media nowadays, but one message is coming through clearly and consistently: workers and other key stakeholders want companies to react to the major events that impacts their lives. And no matter how much this might unnerve some CEOs or their boards, there is no going back to […]
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In my role leading Fidelity Philanthropic Consulting, I help individuals and companies realize their vision for philanthropy—and emphasize effectiveness and impact. For many, this means using tax-efficient giving vehicles, like donor-advised funds (DAFs), private foundations, and charitable trusts. Particularly, the use of DAFs, which can be thought of as charitable investment accounts sponsored by a […]
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The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has left many entrepreneurs and startups panicked and scrambling to address concerns they thought were behind them. This includes making employees’ payroll, but also other resources that SVB lent them, such as discounted tech tools, valuable introductions, and research funding. At CECP, we believe in the potential and capacity […]
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Trend Talk: Siemens USA CEO on the importance of sustainable business
February 27, 2023
Daryl: In the past five years that you have been President and CEO of Siemens USA, how has your company significantly ramped up its sustainability efforts? Share with us what that has looked like. Barbara: Back in 2015, shortly before I stepped into the U.S. CEO role, Siemens made a big commitment. We pledged to […]
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The Power of Purpose – Companies doing well by doing good
February 17, 2023
CECP is proud to have 89 of our affiliated companies highlighted on Fortune’s 2023 World’s Most Admired Companies List, including several in the Top 10! Here is a look inside those that took the highest three spots: Apple (ranked #1) Apple is not only committed to bringing the best user experience to its customers through […]
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Trend Talk: What does Anti-Racist Leadership look like in practice?
February 7, 2023
Daryl: James and Krista, thank you both for making the time to talk with us about your book, Anti-Racist Leadership: How to Transform Corporate Culture in a Race-Conscious World. It seems fitting to begin with the book’s opening lines – “This book is not apolitical. This book is explicitly anti-racist, pro-Black, pro-LGBTQIA+, and feminist.” Why did you choose to open […]
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Many employees are re-evaluating what they want and expect from their employers. This is a pivotal moment for companies to recalibrate program offerings and better support employees in applying their unique talents to purposeful projects in the communities where they live, work and raise their families. With a backdrop of unprecedented societal challenges including the […]