ReportOxford Martin School, University of Oxford

Examining AI Safety as a Global Public Good: Implications, Challenges, and Research Priorities

Kayla Blomquist et al, 2025

https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/publications/examining-ai-safety-as-a-global-public-good-implications-challenges-and-research-priorities

This publication frames AI safety as a critical global public good, highlighting challenges in balancing innovation with robust safety measures, ensuring international cooperation, and promoting equity so AI benefits align with sustainable development goals. It calls for clear accountability alongside shared responsibility through collaborative governance to manage AI risks worldwide

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ReportAI Now Institute

Lessons from the FDA for AI

2024

Ex ante regulation modeled on the FDA enhances public safety by rigorously assessing AI systems before deployment to prevent harm, while providing industry with clear, consistent standards that build consumer trust, reduce costly post-release failures, and foster sustainable innovation.

ReportCenter for Political Accountability

Mason-Dixon/CPA Shareholder National Poll Findings

2024

Surveys of a national sample of investors revealed that 87% believe companies should adopt a code of conduct for political spending. Additionally, 91% support measures to ensure that political contributions are lawful and consistent with the company’s public policies and objectives.

ReportNational Association of Corporate Directors

Navigating a New Wave of Reputational Risks

2024

This report details the increasing complexity of reputational risks in today’s business environment, highlighting how political, societal, and environmental issues are challenging corporate reputations. It emphasizes the need for boards to adopt adaptive governance strategies and stay ahead of public and regulatory pressures to avoid brand damage.

VideoCorporate Political Responsibility Taskforce

Navigating Diverse Views on Sustainability Policy

2024

ArticleCivic Alliance

Politics and Polarization in the Workplace: An Employer Guide to Bridge Building

2024

This guide provides concrete ways that companies can integrate civic activities into its talent management and other processes.

ReportInstitute for Economics & Peace

Positive Peace Report 2024

2024

This report demonstrates that countries investing in stable, healthy systems and norms—such as resilient institutions, inclusive economies, and social trust—are more likely to flourish, while those that don’t face increased risk of future violent conflict.

BookHarper Business

Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict

William Ury, 2024

A far-reaching account of how intractable conflicts can be transformed, and the mindset that enables breakthroughs. Outlines specific approaches from conflict resolutin and peace-building, including how to leverage a "third side."

ReportOxfam

Right-Sizing Corporate Voice: A Briefing for Business on Responsible Political Engagement

Andrew Slight, 2024

This article outlines a new approach to corporate political engagement that builds on human rights frameworks to help combat corporate short-termism and enable companies to align their political engagement with longer-term priorities. The article outlines specific action steps that companies can use to align their political engagement with longer-term environmental, institutional stability, and human rights considerations.

ReportSociety for Human Resource Management

SHRM Political Conversations Playbook

Allen Smith, J.D., 2024

This playbook offers HR professionals guidance on managing political discussions at work, providing strategies to ensure civil dialogue, resolve conflicts, and maintain a respectful, productive environment. It includes practical tips and real-world examples for handling political topics in diverse workplaces.

ArticleThe Erb Institute CPR Taskforce

South Africa: A Case Example of Corporate Political Responsibility in Polarized Times

Patricia McLagan, 2024

Patricia McLagan is an author, consultant, and business owner with fifty years’ experience supporting large scale change processes in business and governments globally. From 1983 through 2004, Pat consulted with major South African businesses, government entities, universities, and parastatals, and chaired the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation after returning to the US. This article draws on her personal experience with South African businesses and government entities from 1983 into the 2010s, focusing on what some white South African business leaders did in a time of polarization and potential civil war.

VideoCorporate Political Responsibility Taskforce

The Business Case for CPR

2024

ReportThe Erb Institute CPR Taskforce

The Erb Principles for CPR: What People are Saying

2024

Comments from business leaders, academics, civil society organizations and others commenting how the Erb Principles for Corporate Political Responsibility can help with managing risk, sustaining market economies, strengthening civic institutions and enabling long-term value for business and society.

VideoCorporate Political Responsibility Taskforce

The Future of Trade Associations & Sustainability Policy

2024

ReportBoston College Law Review

The New Corporate Political Governance

Tom C. W. Lin, 2024

This paper examines how the intersection of corporate governance and political engagement is reshaping business strategies and societal impact. It explores how factors like ESG investing, corporate activism, and political changes are pushing businesses into social issues, complicating the roles of shareholders vs. stakeholders, and blurring the lines between private and public power. The author offers new models for businesses and policymakers to navigate these evolving dynamics.

ReportPotential Energy Coalition

The Return on Responsibility: Re-framing Corporate Climate Messaging

2024

This guide offers companies a research-backed climate communication strategy that emphasizes materiality over morality—framing climate action as a business necessity, not just ethical responsibility. Drawing on extensive surveys and focus groups from the US and abroad, it outlines how to connect with skeptical audiences by stressing the concrete, economic benefits of climate initiatives.

VideoCorporate Political Responsibility Taskforce

The ROI of Values: How Quantification Strengthens the Case for Action (and CPR)

2024

ToolUN Global Compact

Transformational Governance Corporate Toolkit

2024

This toolkit helps companies adopt practical transformational governance steps aligned with SDG 16 principles of peace, justice, and strong institutions. It includes a self-assessment tool to identify governance gaps, offers actionable recommendations, and focuses on board leadership, responsible lobbying, and sustainable investment strategies, enabling companies to improve transparency, reduce risks, and drive long-term societal impact.

PresentationLeadership Now

Understanding U.S. Political Risk: Implications for Business

2024

This executive presentation supports business leaders:

Understand the current threats to U.S. democratic institutions and their implications for business.
Analyze how political instability and the erosion of democratic values can directly affect your business environment.
Learn actionable steps that business leaders can implement to mitigate political risks and support the stability of U.S. democracy.

VideoCorporate Political Responsibility Taskforce

What are "Commercial Determinants of Health"

2024

ReportStrategic Management Journal

When Corporate Silence Is Costly: Negative Consumer Responses To Corporate Silence On Social Issues

Marco Quin, Xueming Luo, Todd Schifeling, Yang Wang, 2024

This research paper provides data that shows the costs to companies of deciding not to speak up on certain issues and the negative stakeholder response to such decisions. The researchers theorize whether and when consumers will negatively respond to corporate silence on a social issue based on the visibility of silence.

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