Many of the pressures facing brand and sustainability leaders today are reflective of a broader shift in the social, political, and institutional landscape. As democratic norms are tested and polarization grows, companies are navigating increasing policy volatility, legal uncertainty, and reputational risk. How can internal champions make sense of these issues that have the potential to affect their company’s governance and operational strategy?
Constitutional democracy and strong rule-of-law institutions are not just civic ideals—they underpin stable markets, fair competition, and long-term business planning. Yet these foundations are facing new pressures as companies navigate an era marked by eroding democratic norms, declining bipartisanship, and a weakening of institutions.
This webinar, hosted by Sustainable Brands, explores how macro-level trends—from ESG backlash to shifting legal precedents and stakeholder expectations—are translating into real and critical strategic considerations for companies. Through expert insights, participants will gain practical and actionable internal governance practices that align rule–of-law principles with business objectives to navigate this evolving environment.
What you will learn:
- How weakening institutions and rule-of-law norms can create strategic, operational, and reputational risks for business
- Why short-term accommodation strategies can undermine long-term resilience
- Practical internal governance and external engagement approaches companies can use to navigate political volatility
Sustainable Brands®, a female-founded Public Benefit Corporation, is the premier global community of brand innovators who are reshaping the future of commerce worldwide. Since 2006, our mission has been to inspire, engage and equip today’s business and brand leaders to prosper for the near and long term by leading the way to the future we want for all people for all time. Digitally published news articles and issues-focused conversations, a robust e-learning library and internationally known conferences and regional events, along with peer-to-peer membership groups, unique market intelligence, tools and services all facilitate community education and transformative action throughout the year.