About this event Deepening divisions in the US, both politically and culturally, pose a threat to our democracy. The issue goes beyond a move to the right for Republicans or to the left among Democrats, as extremism has marginalized long-standing moderate political beliefs in both camps, and bipartisanship has been vilified. Our political system’s polarization […]
The Niskanen Center and Business for America designed a four-part webinar series to discuss the root causes of political polarization, its social and economic costs, and what the business community can do to reduce division and have the greatest unifying impact.
As campaigning starts up for 2022, companies face critical decisions about how to align their political influence with their public commitments and shifting expectations from employees, investors, customers and the public.
Why Diversified Shareholders Must Mobilize to Ensure ESG Includes Corporate Political Responsibility (CPR) Thursday, July 22, 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm EDT Boards, executives and investment managers are working to address evolving shareholder interest in environmental, social and governance issues. Yet few have yet focused on the particular interest that “universal owners” -- large institutional investors […]
New Rules for Business: Why CPR is Required to Unleash a New Era of Real, Long-term Value for All Stakeholders(CPR) Wednesday, July 28, 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm EDT As companies are pressed to get back in the political "game,” many are trying to resolve employee concerns, primarily as an engagement or motivation issue. Yet […]
Re-thinking Business’ Role in U.S. Polarization and How CPR Can Help Companies Respond Thursday, August 5, 2:00-3:15pm EDT Mark Mizruchi, Robert Cooley Angell Collegiate Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan Business leaders across the U.S. are increasingly alarmed at the destructive effects of political polarization, in their communities, in their interactions with state, local and […]
Leveraging Millenial and Gen Z Expectations for CPR Thursday, August 12, 5:00-6:15pmEDT Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA Many companies are stepping forward on social issues because their employees—or potential employees—are pushing them to. At the same time, firms are wrestling with internal conflicts caused by deepening political polarization, and tensions between younger and older generations around […]
Why CPR Is Essential for Black Economic Progress and Prosperity Thursday, August 19, 3:00-4:15pmEDT David Clunie, Executive Director of the Black Economic Alliance Over the past two years, many companies have made ambitious commitments to supporting racial equity. While much of this work involves internal hiring and promotional practices, addressing structural barriers also means re-thinking […]
CPRT Expert Dialogue: CPR versus Shareholder Value: Is There Really a Debate? Thursday, August 26, 3:00-4:15pmEDT Jerry Taylor, President of the Niskanen Center As the U.S. wrestles with policies related to COVID-19 safeguards, voting rights and election procedures, fossil fuel divestitures, and more, businesses face pressures both to get more involved and to stay out […]
As campaigning starts up for 2022, companies face critical decisions about how to align their political influence with their public commitments and shifting expectations from employees, investors, customers and the public.
