The legal profession is much maligned in the business community and in society in general, and many lawyers complain of deep dissatisfaction with their choice of career and the day-to-day tasks associated with their roles in the legal system. Proactively participating in environmental and social...
In 2012 the National Association for Environmental Management (“NAEM”) issued a report on the results of a survey of the organizational structure, staffing levels and responsibilities of the function that supported a company’s environmental, health and safety (“EHS”) and sustainability goals.[1] The survey consisted of online...
We have previously discussed the role and responsibilities of chief responsibility officers; however, many companies refer to that position as the chief sustainability officer, or CSO. In a 2007 White Paper on the changing role of the CSO, Heidrick & Struggles noted that for many...
Rangan et al. argued that well-managed CSR creates social and environmental value, while supporting a company’s business objectives and reducing operating costs, and enhancing relationships with key stakeholders and customers.[1] Rangan et al. joined others in recommending that companies establish an independent full-time position to...