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Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide

HR Digest

Leadership Commitment : Demonstrate visible commitment from senior leadership to promote and uphold the D&I policy, setting the tone for the entire organization. In England, Wales, and Scotland, the Equality Act 2010 requires employers to make reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or neurodivergence.

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Why CSR's Future Matters to Your Company

Harvard Business Review

More and more, companies are building long-term commitments to corporate social responsibility. The Corporate Leadership Council reports that highly engaged organizations have the potential to reduce staff turnover by 87% and improve performance by 20%. Four particular areas stand out among many. Marketing experts agree.

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Timberland’s CEO on Deciding to Engage with Angry Activists

Harvard Business Review

Of all the environmental problems Timberland has been actively committed to addressing, deforestation tops the list. The lack of traceability in our materials supply chain is almost archaic. It’s called a supply chain for a reason: There are a lot of links—ranchers, slaughterhouses, tanneries. Crafting a Response.

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The Future Economy Project: Q&A with Marne Levine

Harvard Business Review

Levine talked with HBR about her firm’s sustainability efforts as part of the Future Economy Project, an HBR initiative that shares real-world lessons on sustainability leadership. When I joined Facebook in 2010, it was already well established that sustainability was central to the way that we operated.

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There’s a Leadership Vacuum on Climate Change. Business Should Fill It

Harvard Business Review

Just this week, three large companies demonstrated serious commitments to reducing emissions across their value chains (where most companies’ emissions lie): Walmart announced that it would ask suppliers to reduce greenhouse gases by 1 billion tons by 2030. In apparel, this is more than aggressive.

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Sustainable Business Will Move Ahead With or Without Trump’s Support

Harvard Business Review

political leadership have a chilling effect on corporate action around environmental and social issues? The cost to build and produce solar and wind power, for example, has dropped 60%–80% since 2010 , making it cheaper than grid electricity in most states. Global Commitment and Competitive Pressure.