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Can the U.S. Become a Base for Serving the Global Economy?

Harvard Business Review

During the 2000s, however, a worrisome trend appeared. The evidence indicates that the United States is losing its ability to attract and expand the operations of multinationals and their significant contributions to productivity growth, innovation, and high-wage employment. economy, these trends are alarming.

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

Today’s executives are dealing with a complex and unprecedented brew of social, environmental, market, and technological trends. For example, Bunge, an agribusiness firm, reported a $56 million quarterly loss in its sugar and bioenergy segments due to drought in 2010. billion in mining projects since 2010.

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The Changing Role of Global Leaders

Harvard Business Review

In November 2010, to big fanfare at Unilever's London headquarters, chief executive Paul Polman boldly articulated a new strategy. Witness Chris Lazslo's work on sustainable value , and Michael Porter's theorizing about shared value. integrate social and environmental trends into strategic decision-making (70%).