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Ad Boycotts: Tucker Carlson, Facebook, and now Spotify
I have been watching the controversy surrounding Spotify with great interest. Ad Boycotts and content creators removing their material from a media channel to make a point is nothing new.
Force for Good Forecast 2021
Our indispensable sustainability and stakeholder trend tracker is back, helping companies navigate and lead on the year's most notable social and environmental advocacy trends.
Companies Brace for November 3 and Beyond
Business leaders are seeing escalating political polarization for what it is—a threat to both democracy and market stability.
One for the History Books
In his mid-year update, our COO reflects on advancing business as a force for good in a year that hasn’t gone as anyone anticipated.
The Insufficiency of Solidarity
Our team reflects on the death of George Floyd, the movement for racial justice, and what it means to be an ally.
Force for Good Forecast 2020
Minimize risk and find opportunities to lead on the most important trends driving ESG activism and advocacy.
Getting it Done: A Mid-Year Update from our COO
Our Chief Operating Officer drops in with a quick mid-year update on what we’ve accomplished so far in 2019, and what we have in the works.
CEOs for Voting and Against Executing Journalists
Companies are typically reticent to take public positions on issues, but this has been rapidly shifting, particularly since November 2016.
Amazon is on a Collision Course with its Stakeholders
Investors are asking questions about what is really going on in those warehouses. But the company maintains radio silence.
They Just Did It: How Nike Just Changed Corporate Activism
In the most incendiary example to date of the “brands taking stands” movement, Nike anointed Colin Kaepernick as it’s public face.
A mid-year update from our COO
As we pass the 2018 half-way mark—and before you head off to the beach—I thought I’d take a moment of your time to share a quick mid-year update.
Oregon cap and trade by the numbers: A call for a complete picture
Gaps in an Oregon cap and trade analysis must be addressed to ensure informed policy decisions.
The Road Forward: Engaging Stakeholders After the 2016 Election
Our Challenge has never been clearer: Collaborate.
Bold Clean Energy Collaboration Needed – More Oregons, Fewer Nevadas
We need bold, cross sectoral leadership among key stakeholders willing to engage one another to tackle our daunting energy challenges.
10 Tips for Activists When Engaging Companies
We have often seen that activists achieve the highest outcomes with companies when they follow these key tips.