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Why Companies Under-Communicate their Environmental Performance

When Toyota achieve zero waste-to-incineration production, it never publicized this remarkable accomplishment. While significant research has focused on companies exaggerating their sustainability and environmentally friendly records, known as “greenwashing”, less attention has been paid to “brownwashing” or “greenhushing” the decision to hide or understate environmental successes. The reasons for companies under-reporting their environmental accomplishments can […]

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Enlightened Shareholder Value: Linking CSR and Long-Term Shareholder Value

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Discussion of corporate social responsibility is typically framed within the either-or debate on the purpose of a corporation pitting those who believe the purpose of a corporation is to increase shareholder value against those who believe the purpose of a corporation must incorporate the interests of all stakeholders. The concept of Enlightened Shareholder Value (ESV) […]

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Reward Executives for Environmental and Social Success

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A significantly increasing number of companies—from 3% in 2010 to more than 30% in 2021—are incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics, in their executive compensation plans. The number of global companies incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics—e.g., lower carbon emissions, greater diversity, or a positive, effective company culture—in their executive compensation plans have […]

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How Social Activist Roles in Companies Become Deradicalized

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Social movements in society lead to transformations in the companies and organizations within that society. The environmental movement led to environmentally friendly practices and processes, for example. Movements for the rights of women and minorities led to efforts by companies to promote women and diversify their workforces. While companies will face pressure from outside groups […]

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To Inspire Recycling, Describe the Product to Come

Governments, companies and consumers all generally agree on the importance of recycling for environmental reasons. The challenge is turning awareness into action. Governments and non-governmental organizations are taking steps to encourage consumer recycling through public service announcements and public policy, while companies are attempting to make more of their products from recyclable materials. Consumers, however, […]

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