Tom Lyon’s book on corporate political responsibility helps to ‘unrig’ the system Many Americans believe business has too much influence in politics, says Erb faculty member Tom Lyon, the Dow Chair of Sustainable Science, Technology and Commerce. “If you look at...
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2024 Election Readiness and Corporate Political Responsibility U.S. Political Risks and Implications for Business: Possible Scenarios
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...
A Proactive Approach to Election Readiness for Business Leaders: Six Strategies for CPR in 2024
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...
Corporate Political Responsibility in an Environment of Distrust: Highlights from a Workshop at SB’23 San Diego
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...
Addressing the Root Causes of Dysfunctional American Politics with Richard Eidlin and Sarah Bonk from Business for America
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...
Navigating Democracy Flashpoints with Daniella Ballou-Aares and Lauren Caplan: How Business Leaders & Boards Can Reduce Risk & Strengthen Civic Trust by Preparing for a Principled Response
By Elizabeth Doty In a recent Expert Dialogue presented by the Corporate Political Responsibility Taskforce at the Erb Institute, Daniella Ballou-Aares and Lauren Caplan of the Leadership Now Project discussed expected “democracy flashpoints” in the lead-up to the...
How Business Can Help Address the American Schism Without Touching Political ‘Third Rails’: Highlights from my CPRT Expert Dialogue with Seth Radwell
By Elizabeth Doty In a recent Expert Dialogue presented by the Corporate Political Responsibility Taskforce at the Erb Institute, award-winning author and former CEO Seth Radwell explored the dilemmas and opportunities that business leaders face amid increasing...
Investor Coalition Highlights Erb Principles for CPR in Call to Action for Business Roundtable
A coalition of more than 300 U.S. institutional investors recently sent letters to Business Roundtable (BRT) members, calling on them to address potential risks to company reputation and democracy by assessing their approach to political engagement and considering the...
The Role of Corporate Political Responsibility in Human Rights and the Rule of Law
“So when we talk about the guiding principles in business and human rights, government has a duty to protect human rights. Companies have a responsibility to respect human rights,” says Jonathan Drimmer, Partner at Paul Hastings, LLC and Senior Advisor to Business for...
How A Framework For Corporate Political Responsibility Can Enhance Business Social And Environmental Sustainability
In a Forbes Q&A article, author and Cambridge University Professor Christopher Marquis talks with Elizabeth Doty and Tom Lyon about the Erb Institute Principles for Corporate Political Responsibility and how they help provide a framework for business leaders...