A tectonic shift in supply chain governance

Developing options to advance sustainability is a major focus of rethinking supply chains. To be successful, though, sustainability cannot be managed as a standalone set of factors. Read More

Transforming science and policy to solve generational challenges

The One Environment-One Health framework proposes new research and policy solutions that better informs the complex interactions among environmental, social and economic systems. Read More

CSOs and their evolving purpose and impact

CSOs could amplify their power with additional sticks and carrots, in deliberations of business strategy and broader corporate governance. It should be formally designated as a C-suite position. Read More

Losing ourselves in the Tower of (Risk) Babel

A basic assumption in approaches to risk assessment is that the problems they address can be resolved primarily by better information and technocratic solutions. But business executives, policymakers and the public crave simpler, more practical alternatives. Read More

Can Gen Z save the planet?

Zoomers differ significantly from their predecessors through their recognition of global trends, connection to domestic and international peers, and willingness to build intergenerational coalitions. Read More

Why I’m becoming a climate optimist

Whether for selfish or moral reasons, the greater mobilization of coalitions that can yield climate progress is an essential reaffirmation of our common humanity and the ability of people to govern themselves. Read More

Political heavyweight or yesterday’s voice? Trade associations and environmental policy

Ironically, the waning of judicial deference towards federal agency rulemakings coincided with a declining influence of trade associations. Read More

The battle for the soul of the modern CEO

We should not expect CEOs to be dislodged from their narrow focus on shareholder value or opposition to greater public accountability. Read More

Place your big bets: Long-term impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act

Five big ways in which the new U.S. climate legislation could reshape consumer behavior, economics and political alignment. Read More

10 things I think about ESG

Many challenges face the ESG agenda, but it is simply too connected to core societal issues and political movements in the U.S. and the European Union for it to dissipate, much less disappear. Read More