The general election campaign for President of the United States is underway and the tensions and stakes are high. In our latest edition of Policy Matters, we assess recent, consequential developments in Washington, D.C., from the White House to Capitol Hill, as well as on the campaign trail and before the courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. […]
Powell Tate’s report Leading at the Intersections 2024 covers six of the most front-and-center issues that impact businesses across all sectors, including AI, geopolitics and the 2024 elections. See our perspectives on 2024. […]
This year’s Public Affairs Council’s STRIDE summit brought together social impact leaders to discuss breaking through a crowded issues-focused landscape, increasing skepticism towards ESG policies, and managing reputational risk. […]
Our latest national survey “Pulse on America: Public and Employee Opinions on Business and Societal Issues” sheds light on employees’ and consumers’ attitudes on corporate social engagement, the term “woke,” and recent rulings related to affirmative action and LGBTQ+ issues. […]
With over 70,000 anticipated participants and several global pre-COP events, this year’s UN’s climate summit COP 28 has already attracted attention across world leaders, corporations, and NGOs. Our expert on international public affairs shares insights on the topics to watch. […]
This edition of Policy Matters looks at some of the biggest, most divisive issues playing out at the state level in 2023. Several states are proving to be “trend-setters” – on the leading edge of certain policies that have captured the attention and energy of the national political parties. The outcomes of the 2023 state legislative session preview some of the issues that will dominate campaigns up and down the ballot in the 2024 elections. […]
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres declared at COP27 that “we must have zero tolerance for net zero greenwashing” and lawmakers around the world are responding to this call. While global companies are moving quickly to adopt, there is real evidence to suggest that organizations are overlooking an important internal watchdog — their own employees. […]
From geopolitics to cyberattacks to ESG, major trends are shaping our world. We are excited to share the latest perspectives on a variety of critical issues. Unpredictions: Insights into policy, business, tech, media and culture around the world explores these trends and raises some overarching questions for organizations and their leaders to consider. […]
In the four-part Purpose Decoded Forecast video series, we feature expert commentary on the key environment, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability trends shaping the agenda in 2023. […]
‘2023 Sustainability Agenda’ is the third installment of our ‘Purpose Decoded Forecast’ series on the global trends shaping the environment, social and governance (ESG) agenda in 2023. Our global Sustainability Task Force spoke to a range of experts to better understand the future of sustainable business and where leaders should focus to accelerate progress. […]
‘2023 ESG Disclosure Landscape’ is the second installment of our ‘Purpose Decoded Forecast’ series on the global trends shaping the environment, social and governance (ESG) agenda in 2023. Our global Sustainability Task Force spoke to a range of experts to better understand why ESG disclosure matters and how alignment to relevant and reliable disclosure practices can help advance ESG as a strategic business driver. […]
‘2023 Climate Action Roadmap’ is the fourth and final installment of our ‘Purpose Decoded Forecast’ series on the global trends shaping the environment, social and governance (ESG) agenda in 2023. Our global Sustainability Task Force spoke to a range of experts to better understand the business transformation opportunity and the broader innovation imperative to achieve a net-zero future and protect vital natural capital in the era of climate change. […]
‘2023 ESG Outlook’ is the first installment of our ‘Purpose Decoded Forecast’ series on the global trends shaping the environment, social and governance (ESG) agenda in 2023. Our global Sustainability Task Force spoke to a range of experts to discuss how CEOs and corporate leaders should define ESG strategically to drive business performance and impact. […]
Powell Tate’s report, Leading at the Intersections 2023 provides our clients with actionable insights on some of the biggest issues of the moment, what to be watching for in 2023, as well as some of our best thinking from the past year. […]
In the ‘Sustainability Sensemaking’ series, we feature expert commentary on the global trends shaping the climate and environment, social and governance (ESG) agenda surrounding the U.N. Climate Conference. […]
While many hoped this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) would catalyze global momentum towards addressing the increasingly dire predictions of our warming climate, the outcome was once again flawed yet consequential for our world and our organizations — with clear implications for corporate communicators. […]
The World Economic Forum hosted an off cycle Annual Meeting on 22–26 May. Our experts are tracking five trends from the Davos dialogue with implications for global companies navigating issues and reputation at the intersection of geopolitics, capital markets and ESG. […]
With all the major issues facing the world, climate change still looms as the largest threat to society and humanity. Here are four key considerations for all brands or businesses, wherever they may be on their sustainability journeys. […]
Sustainability terms are oftentimes vague and extremely technical — and using these terms incorrectly or interchangeably can lead to confusion among stakeholders and significant reputational issues for brands. To help reduce risk and provide full transparency to your stakeholders on your environmental progress, communicators should know and understand this vocabulary. […]
Six weeks into the war in Ukraine, it is clear there will be both predicable and unpredictable ripple effects from the conflict with profound implications for environment, social and governance (ESG) considerations for businesses. […]
Powell Tate’s report, Leading at the Intersections in 2022, offers insight on key themes at the center of our work in 2022, as well as some of our best thinking from the past year. […]
This year’s intergovernmental UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) takes place from November 1–12, in Glasgow, and will be the most important global climate summit since the landmark Paris Climate Agreement was finalized in 2015. […]
Having a concrete set of timebound goals is a necessary underpinning for any sustainability, corporate responsibility or diversity and inclusion communications strategy. However, it is increasingly difficult to earn attention through this alone in a crowded space. […]