ArticleForbes

It’s Time For NGOs To Rethink Their Sustainability Strategies

Robert Eccles, 2025

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobeccles/2025/08/11/its-time-for-ngos-to-rethink-their-sustainability-strategies/

From a survey of 884 sustainability experts in 72 countries, the piece finds NGOs’ go-to tactics—such as boycotts, litigation, and public shaming—are seen as low-impact and risk fueling backlash. It points instead to higher-leverage strategies like policy advocacy, education, and constructive engagement with skeptics as more effective paths forward.

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WebsiteThe Hoover Institute

Hoover Regulation and Rule of Law Initiative

Michael McConnell & Amit Seru, 2022

This initiative explores how clear, stable legal systems support freedom, innovation, and economic growth—laying the groundwork for healthy markets and democratic institutions.

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VideoCorporate Political Responsibility Taskforce

How Solutions Happen

Bill Shireman of In This Together and Madeleine Para of Citizens Climate Lobby, 2022

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VideoCorporate Political Responsibility Taskforce

Implications of Authoritarian Threats for Businesses

Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Katherine Venice, 2022

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ArticleHarvard Business Review

Leadership in a Politically Charged Age

Nour Kteily, Eli J. Finkel, 2022

This article explores how political identity is increasingly shaping workplace dynamics and offers a leadership strategy grounded in setting clear norms, proactively addressing tensions, and fostering inclusive dialogue—an approach aligned with Third Side principles of navigating conflict through shared understanding and long-term organizational strength.

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VideoCorporate Political Responsibility Taskforce

Leading & Partnering for Net Positive Advocacy

Andrew Winston, co-author of Net Positive, 2022

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ArticleDirectors & Boards

Navigating the Risks of Corporate Political Spending

Bruce F. Freed & Karl J. Sandstrom, 2022

Provides a framework for boards to manage the reputational, legal, and financial risks of political spending, including misalignment with public commitments, shareholder backlash, and regulatory scrutiny. Emphasizes the need for transparency and alignment with a company’s stated objectives and strategic goals.

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VideoCorporate Political Responsibility Taskforce

Net Positive Advocacy & De-risking Sustainable Business

Andrew Winston, co-author of Net Positive, 2022

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ToolOECD

OECD Regulating Corporate Political Engagement

2022

This report reviews how 17 jurisdictions regulate corporate political engagement, highlighting gaps in transparency, oversight, and accountability. It calls for stronger governance and investor involvement to prevent undue influence.

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VideoCorporate Political Responsibility Taskforce

Paths Forward & the Role of Business in Democracy Protection

Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Katherine Venice, 2022

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Policy & Systematic Racial Inequality

Cecily Joseph, Board Director of MercyCorps, 2022

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Rebuilding Trust in American Civic Institutions

Ciara Torres-Spelliscy and Kevin Johnson, 2022

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ReportPrinciples for Responsible Investment

Responsible political engagement: stewardship practices and challenges

2022

In partnership with Chronos Sustainability, this article reflects a survey about (i) how investors identify and assess political engagement activities; (ii) how investors integrate political engagement into their stewardship activities; and (iii) challenges to engaging on responsible political engagement with investees.

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ArticleHarvard Business Review

Strategy in a Hyperpolitical World

Roger L. Martin & Martin Reeves, 2022

Based on the fact that the assumption that business and politics can and even should be kept separate is no longer realistic, the authors outline steps that effective leaders should take to ensure strategic decisions in the space, which include: (1) develop robust principles to guide strategic choices; (2) address ethical issues early; (3) consistently communicate and implement their choices; (4) engage with and beyond the industry to shape the context; and (5) learn from mistakes to make better choices in the future.

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VideoCorporate Political Responsibility Taskforce

The Bridge-Building and Healthy Self-Governance Movement

Debilyn Molineaux and Rev. Dr. F. Willis Johnson of The Bridge Alliance, 2022

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WebsiteThe Capitals Coalition

The Capitals Coalition

2022

The Capitals Coalition is a global network that helps businesses recognize how their success is directly or indirectly supported by natural, social, and human capital—like clean air, skilled workers, and public trust. It offers practical frameworks, case studies, and tools to help companies measure, value, and better manage these dependencies for more sustainable, informed decisions.

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The Human Prosperity Project: Essays on Socialism and Free-Market Capitalism from the Hoover Institution

2022

This volume explores the promise of free markets to deliver prosperity and well-being—and the social, political, and institutional conditions required to sustain that promise. It shows why businesses have a stake in helping maintain those conditions through responsible political engagement.

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ArticleMIT Sloan Management Review

The Importance of Corporate Political Responsibility

Andrew Winston, Elizabeth Doty & Thomas Lyon, 2022

This article discusses how businesses can thrive by achieving a net positive impact on people and the planet, and avoiding achieving returns by creating problems for people and planet. Calls on businesses to recognize that investing in healthy systems -- economic, civic and natural -- is the key to his positive impact.

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ReportUN PRI

The investor case for responsible political engagement

2022

PRI sets out to create the case for investors to encourage responsible corporate political engagement. PRI shares precedent-setting principles followed by detailing the risks faced from irresponsible political engagement practices (e.g. the revolving door), which burden companies, investors, and society alike.

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ReportCouncil for Inclusive Capitalism

The Just Transition: Framework for Company Action

Council for Inclusive Capitalism, 2022

This framework is a comprehensive guide for institutions to justly transition to net-zero emissions, including four core pillars and 20 building blocks that provide practical examples for implementation, with alignment to just transition assessment methodologies.

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VideoCorporate Political Responsibility Taskforce

The Meaning of “Net Positive”

Andrew Winston, co-author of Net Positive, 2022

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