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I’m excited to welcome you on a brief journey into the intersection of business, human rights, and the transformative power of data. In this blog, we’ll uncover how data can emerge as a driving force in shaping accountability and transparency in the realm of human rights.A Decade of Transformation: From Norms to DataCast your mind …

Over the past few years, there has been a significant shift in understanding the critical role that social dimensions play in the success and longevity of businesses. From health and safety hazards to employee well-being and accountability towards human rights, organizations are increasingly recognizing these factors as direct operational risks. As we embark on a new era …

In 2019, I was invited to deliver a keynote talk on reputational risk at the annual GRC (Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance) summit of a global software provider in the city of Baltimore. The summit’s theme-‘Performing with Integrity’- was instantly captivating and persuaded me to participate, despite a hectic schedule and approaching summer days. The opportunity …

The truth is organizational bottlenecks can thwart the sustained adoption of impact-oriented goals. The informal organization, the relationships and mindsets that animate internal processes and people, often operates at a different cadence than the sustainability integration strategies envisioned by leadership teams. This misalignment can impede the delivery of business value in a company’s day-to-day operations.The …

Every day more, the topic of the energy transition is encouraging businesses to consider how to organize their dialogue with stakeholders more effectively. This blog will explore the importance of creating inclusive networks that foster trust environments and how scenario analyses can help address social variables when defining alternative energy pathways. Analytical tools are vital in …

As an investor, comparing the climate commitments of businesses both large and small is not an easy task. Notwithstanding the tremendous advances in sustainability reporting and analytics, two main obstacles remain: a lack of comparability in non-financial methodologies that drive the collection and aggregation of environmental data, and a need for specialized climate science expertise …

Organizations must take proactive steps to address climate change, both in terms of mitigation and adaptation. These efforts require a common language and understanding among stakeholders, so carbon reduction strategies can be effectively implemented. Activity-based models are one way that businesses can map out potential carbon reduction opportunities. They describe human activities and decision-making over …

To be successful, the sustainability roadmap adopted by businesses needs to be powered by data. So far we have laid out the journey that organizations seeking to integrate impact outcomes as part of their DNA – and, ultimately, their enterprise value – need to embark on along with their stakeholders (the producers and recipients of …

Over the past fifteen years, sustainability risks have ignited the dialogue between management teams, boards of directors and special interest groups. From environmental catastrophes associated with oil drilling to the myriad recalls affecting auto manufacturers, governance responsibilities in the context of E&S principles have become directly correlated with upfront costs rather than value creation.Are boards …