A New Way of Doing Business


For businesses to thrive for generations to come, advancing equity, inclusion, and socially responsible business practices is an imperative to meet the expectations of stakeholders, stay competitive, and protect sustainable value creation.

Read our latest report showcasing a new tool to support businesses in doing just that — the Business Standards for 21st Century Leadership — informed by extensive research, testing within companies, and the voices of people from all walks of life.

 

Download the Public Consultation Report

Read the Executive Summary

 

Review the Draft Standards

 

1 Governance and Leadership

2 Internal Infrastructure

3 Leadership and Board Skills

4 Culture

5 Workforce and Board Diversity

6 Job Quality

7 Products and Services

8 Value Chain

9 Climate and Environment

10 Community Engagement

11 Corporate Philanthropy

12 Communications

13 Civic and Political Engagement

14 Investments, Profits, and Tax

 

Preview supporting tools: Standard 4 Data Supplement and Standard 9 Data Supplement.
 

Learn More About Our Standards Effort