Choosing Wisely: How Companies Can Make Decisions and a Difference on Social Issues
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Choosing Wisely: How Companies Can Make Decisions and a Difference on Social Issues

June 28, 2021 | Report

From LGBTQ+ equality to Black Lives Matter, and from gun rights to gun control, companies have been asked to take public positions on social issues, but the process for doing so hasn’t always been clear or consistent. This report discusses (1) the evolving context in which companies are operating; (2) who is involved in raising and deciding the company’s stance on social issues; (3) the criteria used in deciding whether and how to respond; (4) how companies ensure that there is appropriate follow-through; and (5) lessons learned from 2020 and what companies are planning to do differently.

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AUTHORS

PaulWashington

President and CEO
Society for Corporate Governance

MerelSpierings

Former Senior Researcher, Governance & Sustainability Center
The Conference Board


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