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What Went Down in Dallas
Our annual Future 500 Summit at EarthX recently wrapped in Dallas, Texas. Here are 14 takeaways, observations, and things that made us go “hmmm….”
Ask an Advocate Anything: Kendra Ulrich, Stand.earth
Stand.earth targets companies like Carnival Corporation with high-profile, hard-hitting campaigns. Kendra Ulrich walks us through her group’s most recent action.
Six Lessons from Gillette
With “We Believe,” the razor company Gillette actively challenges its customers to change. Here’s what other companies can learn from the new campaign.
What Does it Mean to be a “Good Corporate Citizen” in 2019?
From the mail room to the C-Suite, companies are actively rethinking their own role in tackling big challenges. Here’s why everything is changing, and why that’s a good thing.
Ask an Advocate Anything: John Hocevar, Greenpeace
John Hocevar, Greenpeace’s Ocean Campaigns Director, says a “perfect storm” of trends is poised to unleash a surge of action on marine debris.
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.
Seven Savvy Podcasts for Stakeholder Engagement Specialists
Seven on-demand audio productions that help the Future 500 team current on climate, campaigns – and comedy!
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.
Fist Bump: Kayaks, Fleece, and Market Forces
REI raises the bar with their sustainable purchasing standards – and hikes up the incentive for lower-impact products in the outdoor industry and beyond.
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.
Odd Bedfellows Descend on Dallas
Future 500 is bringing strange bedfellows together in Dallas, Texas for a series of conversations that will seek to heal divides across the environmental and political spectrums.
Five Must-Subscribe Newsletters for the Educated Sustainability Leader
The content our team finds indispensable for keeping our fingers on the pulse of a wide array of stakeholder engagement issues.
Sustainable Development Goals: SRI 3.0
We sat down with Steve Schueth of First Affirmative Financial Network to discuss how the SDGs are influencing corporate sustainability reporting and the future of responsible investing.
Guest Blog | The Financial CHOICE Act: The Wrong Choice for Investors and Companies, Part II
Does the Financial CHOICE Act’s subtitle – Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers and Entrepreneurs – accurately reflect the bill’s provisions? (Part 2)
Resolution Roundup: Shareholders Vote for Climate Action
Following the U.S.’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, shareholders in the nation’s largest energy corporations won several historic victories on behalf of the global climate movement. Here’s a roundup of notable shareholder resolutions.
Guest Blog | The Financial CHOICE Act: The Wrong Choice for Investors and Companies, Part I
Does the Financial CHOICE Act’s subtitle – Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers and Entrepreneurs – accurately reflect the bill’s provisions? (Part 1)
Earth Day 50 Challenge: 2017 Recap
This Earth Day we drew our largest group yet of corporate, environmental, academic, and philanthropic leaders to participate in the Earth Day 50 Challenge.
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.
Why the Climate Movement Needs an Attitude Adjustment
Climate change solutions have been in the works for decades. So what’s holding us back? Climate psychologist Dr. Renee Lertzman weighs in.