Across the globe, a rise in authoritarian populist forces threatens democratic institutions in more countries. In the presence of anti-democratic extremist populism, from left or right, the business environment suffers because of a correlated rise in crony capitalism...
By Elizabeth Doty As businesses balance shifting expectations from stakeholders — from investors to customers and employees — resilience has become increasingly critical to long-term business and societal sustainability. Embracing a framework for corporate political...
We live in a time of increasing polarity when it comes to geopolitics: Both domestic and international issues are viewed through lenses of culture, experience, history, and more, and we see the challenges of trying to appease the public when it comes to the strategic...
By Elizabeth Doty Trade associations are key players in helping businesses and industry sectors deliver on ambitious sustainability goals, stakeholder priorities, and an ultimate interest in a healthy environment. In these efforts, public policy is a critical lever....
By Elizabeth Doty We recently spoke with Yamika Ketu, Senior Associate, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, about steps companies can take for responsible policy engagement on climate. Ketu argued that this is necessary for businesses to...
At a recent private virtual event, business leaders convened around strategies for a proactive, principled approach to a polarized political environment. Among the key themes explored were the political risks and implications for business, the power of a principled...
By Elizabeth Doty At a recent private virtual event, business leaders convened around strategies for a proactive, principled approach to a polarized political environment. Among the key themes explored were the political risks and implications for business, the power...
By Elizabeth Doty The heated corporate-political standoffs of 2023 — with headline-grabbing stories involving giant corporations such as Disney and Budweiser — are glaring examples of why brands today increasingly consider expectations and threats around...
Richard Eidlin (pictured above left) and Sarah Bonk (pictured above right) By Elizabeth Doty In a recent Expert Dialogue presented by the Corporate Political Responsibility Taskforce at the Erb Institute, Richard Eidlin and Sarah Bonk of Business for America...
By Elizabeth Doty Daniella Ballou-Aares and Lauren Caplan of the Leadership Now Project recently joined us to discuss expected “democracy flashpoints” in the lead-up to the 2024 election cycle and what business leaders and board members can do now to prepare....
