Contents
Chapter 1:Sustainability in 2020 and Beyond
Sustainability: Four Big Buckets
But Wait—Delhi, Delft, Des Moines
Why Have Companies Pursued ESG?
The Business Case for Sustainability
Chapter 3:Terminology—What Does Sustainability Really Mean?
ESG and the Triple Bottom Line
Two Sides of the Coin: Stop and Go
Today’s Sustainability Conversation
Chapter 4:What Does Sustainability Mean to Your Industry?
The Common Denominator: More Profit—Less Stuff
Tomorrow’s Industry Sectors—Today
Chapter 5:Governance and Leadership: The “G” in ESG
The Situation: Governance and Sustainability
Investors’ Dilemma: Failing the 80/20 Rule
Governance at a Glance: Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
The Scorecard: Governance and Leadership
Chapter 6:Strategy and Execution: The Missing “S” in ESG
The Opportunity: Strategy and Sustainability
Strategy and Execution at a Glance: Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
The Scorecard: Strategy and Execution
Chapter 7:Environmental Stewardship: The “E” in ESG
The Situation: Overdose on Environmental Issues
Environmental Stewardship at a Glance: Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
The Scorecard: Environmental Stewardship
Chapter 8:Social Responsibility: The “S” in ESG
The Situation: Looking Back—Not Looking Ahead
Social Responsibility: The Key Elements
The Opportunity: Glass Half Full
Social Responsibility: Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
The Scorecard: Social Responsibility
Chapter 9:The New ESG Regulators
The Global Regulatory Landscape
Chapter 10:Introduction to the Corporate Sustainability Scorecard—C-Suite Rating System
What Is the Corporate Sustainability Scorecard?
Who Is the Scorecard Intended for?
How Is the Scorecard Structured?
The Four-Stage Transformation Model
How Should the Scorecard Be Used?
Will the Scorecard Change over Time?
Chapter 11:Vision, Mission, and Values
Private Actions to Reinforce Sustainability in Vision, Mission, and Values
CEO Engagement with Sustainability
Structuring the Sustainability Organization
Chapter 13:Board of Directors Leadership
Board of Directors Sustainability Structure and Resources
Board of Directors’ Assurance Processes
Board of Directors’ Commitment of Time to Sustainability
Time Horizon of Sustainability Goals
Content and Impact of Sustainability Goals
Chapter 15:Culture and Organization
Management Accountability for and Attention to Sustainability
Key Culture Indicators Related to Sustainability
Chapter 16:Stakeholder Engagement
Chapter 17:Disclosure, Reporting, and Transparency
Disclosure of Sustainability Risks, Posture, Programs, and Plans
Reporting of Sustainability Progress and Performance
Sustainability Positioning and Strategy
Business Drivers for Sustainability Within the Company
Sustainability Inputs to Corporate Planning Process(es)
Chapter 19:Innovation, Research, and Development
Role of Sustainability and Innovation
Sustainable Innovation Investments
Chapter 20:Customers and Markets
Sustainability Linkage to Customers
Shaping Future Market Opportunities
Chapter 21:Products, Services, and Solutions
The Product Development Process
Chapter 22:Environmental Footprint—Operations
Managing Purchased Resource Inputs
Managing Own Physical Footprint
Chapter 23:Environmental Impacts—Supply Chain
Posture and Management Processes
Addressing the Most Material Supply Chain Environmental Impacts
Nature and Extent of Supplier Sustainability Partnerships
Chapter 24:Environmental Impacts—Products
Overall Product Stewardship Approach
End-of-Life Product Management
Chapter 25:Own Operations—Workplace
Sustainability Capability-Building Initiatives
Chapter 26:Supply Chain Social Impacts
Posture and Management Processes
Addressing the Most Material Supply Chain Impacts
Chapter 27:Community Investment
Community Policies and Programs
Chapter 28:Conclusion: Tomorrow’s Elite Corporation
Trim: Decoupling Growth and Profitability from Resource Intensity