What gets you on the Good list?

For the last several years we’ve watched Americans increasingly put their wallets where their values are. Despite a dip in this approach two months into the pandemic, as of January, a quarter of Americans could name a brand that they’ve purchased — or not purchased — because of the environmental record of the manufacturer, which is right where that number was pre-pandemic.

We’ve just released a report called Good Company that seeks to unpack exactly how Americans are deciding which companies and brands are “good” and which are “bad.” You can download the full report here and and watch the video above to get a narrated view of a few of the high-level insights and takeaways.

Every family-owned company and ESOP should consider ESG
— Forbes

The importance of being perceived as a good company – as reflected in the organization's environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities – is well-established among public corporations. But family-owned and employee-owned companies (through employee stock purchase or ESOP programs) need to consider them as well. Because managing a business to reflect [good behavior] can lead to better outcomes for all stakeholders, ESG considerations aren’t simply a matter of ethical behavior – they can have a distinct impact on revenues, ROI and the long-term sustainability of the business. Read more...

The rise of ESG and the importance of compliance
— World Finance

The pressure from stakeholders, be they lawmakers or shareholders, regulators or activists, or indeed society at large, on companies of all sizes, and across all sectors, to recognize, adhere to, improve, measure and report performance against ESG metrics is increasingly urgent and compelling, according to World Finance. Furthermore, the importance of human rights due diligence cannot be overstated, in the context both of the company itself, but also up and down the supply and value chain. Read more...