Episode #11: Navigating Corporate Ethics and Championing Sustainability in a Divided World
In this episode
Meet Alison Taylor, a seasoned expert in corporate ethics, as she shares her journey navigating complex business landscapes, building strong organisational cultures, and understanding the evolving role of sustainability, both in the U.S. and Europe. Discover what it looks like for businesses to truly do the right thing.
Learn about:
- How CEOs can define clear environmental and social priorities.
- Building a healthy and ethical organisational culture amidst societal divisions.
- Navigating the large-scale shifts in corporate values whilst building trust.
- Comparing ESG approaches and regulation differences between the U.S. and Europe.
- The role of human rights frameworks in shaping corporate ethics.
- Challenges faced by Chief Sustainability Officers and board members in integrating sustainability into business strategies.
- The impact of transparency on accountability and strategic decision-making.
About Alison Taylor
Alison is a Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business and former Executive Director of Ethical Systems. In her new book Higher Ground, Alison provides a practical and grounded guide to help companies navigate the evolving ethical challenges and pitfalls in today’s corporate landscape. She has spent the past two decades consulting with multinational companies on risk, anti-corruption, sustainability, human rights, culture and behavior, stakeholder engagement, ESG, as well as ethics and compliance.
About Sustainable Edge
The Sustainable Edge podcast series delves into the challenges and opportunities for achieving a net-zero economy and the UN SDGs by 2030. Hosted by Position Green’s Executive Chairman, Joachim Nahem, the series explores sustainability issues that are top of mind among business leaders, investors, and policymakers, and how to drive value creation and increase competitiveness by turning ESG data insights into targeted action.
