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ESG - Navigating Business Expectations in a Fractured Political Environment

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore the challenges and opportunities facing business leaders in navigating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues in this 52-minute panel discussion from the Aspen Ideas Festival. Gain insights from executives on the frontlines as they discuss balancing competing interests, addressing rising stakeholder expectations, and progressing towards long-term company success in a fractured political environment. Delve into topics such as climate change, corporate purpose, B Corps, and the intersection of business and society. Learn how companies like Walgreens and Prudential are tackling complex issues, and hear perspectives on choosing which social and environmental challenges to address. Join Judy Samuelson, Lata Reddy, Melanie Chow, and John Driscoll as they share their experiences and vision for the future of ESG in business.

Syllabus

Introduction
Job and Scope
Walgreens Birth Control
Prudential
Climate change
BCorp
The Business Purpose
Dairy Farmers
Business and Society
Parallel Track
How do you choose which issues to go after
Question from Kitty Boone
Question from Melanie
Question from Claire

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